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Samsung Galaxy S10e Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S10e
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery for Galaxy S10e
- Battery adhesive strips
- Pre-cut rear glass adhesive gasket
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+ concentration)
Safety
- Discharge the battery below 25% prior to starting the repair to prevent thermal runaway if accidentally punctured.
- Wear safety glasses while applying heat to glass panels to protect your eyes from possible glass shards.
- Never use sharp metal tools directly against the battery casing.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down and Remove SIM Tray
2 minTurn off your Galaxy S10e completely. Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top frame and push gently to eject the tray.
- 2
Heat the Rear Glass
3 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer evenly along the edges of the rear cover for about two minutes. Softening the adhesive makes prying much easier.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup to Rear Glass
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the glass back cover. Press down firmly to create a tight seal.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick into Bottom Edge
2 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap at the bottom edge. Insert a plastic opening pick directly into the seam.
- 5
Slice Bottom Edge Adhesive
2 minSlide the pick back and forth along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive seal. Leave the pick in place to prevent the cover from re-adhering.
- 6
Slice Left Edge Adhesive
2 minInsert a second opening pick and carefully slide it up the left edge of the phone. Keep the pick flat to avoid damaging internal ribbons.
- 7
Slice Top Edge Adhesive
2 minSlide an opening pick around the top corner and across the top edge. Take extra care near the camera bump.
- 8
Slice Right Edge Adhesive
2 minSlide another pick down the right edge of the rear glass. Ensure all four sides of adhesive are fully separated.
- 9
Remove the Rear Glass
1 minGently lift the back glass panel straight off the phone frame. Set it aside in a safe, clean location.
- 10
Unscrew Midframe Screws
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 15 identical screws securing the plastic midframe panel. Keep the screws organized for reassembly.
- 11
Pry Up Wireless Charging Coil
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the right edge of the wireless charging assembly. Gently lift to unclip it from the housing.
- 12
Disconnect Wireless Charging Coil
1 minLocate the press connector for the wireless charging pad near the top frame. Pry the connector straight up with your spudger.
- 13
Remove Midframe Assembly
1 minLift the midframe and attached wireless charging pad away from the phone body. Place it off to the side.
- 14
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse a spudger to pry the battery connector directly up from its socket on the motherboard. This cuts power to the device during repair.
- 15
Apply Isopropyl Alcohol to Battery Edges
2 minDispense a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol into the small gaps around the battery perimeter. Avoid soaking the upper motherboard area.
- 16
Wait for Adhesive Softening
3 minAllow the alcohol to sit for 2 to 3 minutes to dissolve the strong factory adhesive beneath the battery.
- 17
Pry Up the Battery
3 minInsert a plastic spudger or opening card under the top edge of the battery. Slowly apply upward lever pressure to release the adhesive.
- 18
Remove Old Battery
1 minLift the degraded battery out of the chassis. Ensure you do not bend or puncture the battery pouch during removal.
- 19
Clean Battery Well
2 minWipe away remaining adhesive residue inside the battery compartment using a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
- 20
Apply New Battery Adhesive
2 minPeel the backing off new double-sided adhesive strips and lay them flat into the floor of the battery well.
- 21
Install New Battery
2 minPosition the new replacement battery over the adhesive strips and press down firmly to secure it.
- 22
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minAlign the battery flex connector over its motherboard socket and press firmly until it snaps into place.
- 23
Reinstall Midframe Assembly
2 minPlace the midframe with the wireless charging pad back onto the chassis and press around the perimeter until clips snap.
- 24
Secure Midframe Screws
4 minReinstall the 15 Phillips #00 screws tightly to hold the midframe securely against the motherboard.
- 25
Apply Rear Glass Adhesive
3 minRemove old adhesive strips from the frame and attach a pre-cut replacement adhesive gasket along the outer edge.
- 26
Reseal Rear Glass
2 minAlign the rear glass cover precisely over the frame and press firmly around all edges to bond the new seal.
After your Samsung Galaxy S10e battery replacement
Power the Galaxy S10e back on and test the battery replacement 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 S10e job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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