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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra S Pen Repair

S Pen Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Difficult
~45 min
19 steps

Before you begin

Tools

  • Heat gun or hair dryer
  • Suction cup tool
  • Plastic opening picks
  • Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver
  • Tweezers
  • Spudger tool
  • SIM eject tool

Parts / materials

  • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra back cover adhesive strip
  • Replacement S Pen slot sensor flex assembly
  • Isopropyl alcohol (99%)

Safety

  • Power down the device completely before beginning disassembly.
  • Wear eye protection when applying heat and handling glass components.
  • Disconnect the battery flex cable immediately after opening to prevent electrical shorts.

Overview

# Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra S Pen Repair Repair Guide Action-specific s pen repair walkthrough for the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. About 45 minutes across 19 steps. This DIY guide walks through s pen repair on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (Galaxy Note series phone). Before you open the device, confirm the exact model number on the Samsung settings screen or rear housing so your replacement part matches the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra specifically—not a similar Galaxy Note sibling. Most DIY techs finish this Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra s pen repair in about 45 minutes when parts and tools are ready. Difficulty is rated advanced for this model. Recommended tools for this Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra job: Heat gun or hair dryer, Suction cup tool, Plastic opening picks, Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver, Tweezers, Spudger tool, SIM eject tool. Parts and supplies: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra back cover adhesive strip, Replacement S Pen slot sensor flex assembly, Isopropyl alcohol (99%). Power the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra off completely, remove SIMs/SD cards if present, and work on a clean, well-lit surface with a magnetic mat for screws. If a step feels wrong for your Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, stop and compare the connector layout to the photos in this guide. When you prefer a same-day pro repair in Seattle instead, LML Repair can handle s pen repair for this model with tested parts and a workmanship warranty.

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Eject SIM Tray

    1 min

    Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the top edge of the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Press firmly to pop out the SIM card tray and remove it.

  2. 2

    Heat Rear Glass

    3 min

    Apply heat to the rear glass cover using a heat gun set to low for two to three minutes. Focus on the outer edges to soften the internal waterproof adhesive.

  3. 3

    Attach Suction Cup

    1 min

    Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back glass cover, avoiding the camera bump. Press down firmly to create a secure vacuum seal.

  4. 4

    Insert Opening Pick

    2 min

    Pull up on the suction cup to create a small gap between the glass and the frame. Slide a thin plastic opening pick into the seam.

  5. 5

    Slice Rear Adhesive

    4 min

    Slide the plastic pick around all four perimeters of the rear panel to cut through the adhesive. Apply additional heat if the pick meets resistance.

  6. 6

    Remove Rear Glass

    2 min

    Gently lift the back glass off the phone body, taking care not to strain any lingering adhesive threads. Set the panel aside on a soft surface.

  7. 7

    Unscrew Wireless Charging Coil

    3 min

    Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the five screws securing the upper wireless charging pad and NFC coil assembly.

  8. 8

    Detach Wireless Charging Pad

    2 min

    Pry up the wireless charging coil connector from the motherboard using a plastic spudger. Lift and remove the coil pad from the device.

  9. 9

    Disconnect Battery Flex Cable

    1 min

    Locate the main battery press connector on the motherboard. Pry it straight up with a nylon spudger to cut power to the device.

  10. 10

    Unscrew Loudspeaker Bracket

    3 min

    Remove the five Phillips #00 screws holding the lower speaker module in place over the S Pen chamber.

  11. 11

    Remove Loudspeaker Module

    2 min

    Insert a spudger under the edge of the speaker enclosure and pry it up. Remove the speaker assembly from the bottom of the frame.

  12. 12

    Disconnect S Pen Sensor Flex

    2 min

    Locate the S Pen charging sensor press connector on the lower mainboard array. Carefully pop the connector straight up using a spudger.

  13. 13

    Unscrew S Pen Slot Assembly

    2 min

    Remove the two Phillips #00 screws anchoring the S Pen eject spring bracket to the bottom frame housing.

  14. 14

    Remove Damaged S Pen Assembly

    2 min

    Use fine tweezers to gently lift the internal S Pen sleeve and ejector mechanism out of its chassis slot.

  15. 15

    Install New S Pen Assembly

    3 min

    Slide the replacement S Pen slot assembly into the bottom chamber, aligning the screw holes and sensor alignment pins.

  16. 16

    Connect S Pen Sensor Cable

    2 min

    Align the S Pen sensor ribbon cable over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it clicks into position.

  17. 17

    Reinstall Loudspeaker Assembly

    3 min

    Set the speaker housing back onto the bottom frame and reinsert the five Phillips #00 screws until snug.

  18. 18

    Reconnect Battery and Wireless Coil

    3 min

    Snap the battery flex cable back into its socket, then position the wireless charging coil and secure its five Phillips #00 screws.

  19. 19

    Seal Rear Glass Panel

    4 min

    Apply new pre-cut adhesive to the rear frame, press the glass back cover into place, and apply gentle pressure along the edges to seal.

After your Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra s pen repair

Power the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra back on and test the s pen repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.

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