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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Fingerprint Sensor Repair
Fingerprint Sensor Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy S23 Plus fingerprint sensor flex
- Back glass adhesive replacement sticker
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear protective eyewear while heating and prying glass.
- Power off the phone completely before beginning internal disassembly.
- Do not bend, puncture, or apply pressure to the battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power and volume down buttons to completely power off your Galaxy S23 Plus. Disconnect any connected cables.
- 2
Heat the Back Glass
3 minApply a heat gun around the perimeter of the back glass for two to three minutes to soften the strong adhesive seal.
- 3
Attach the Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the back glass and pull up firmly to create a gap. Insert an opening pick into the seam.
- 4
Slice the Perimeter Adhesive
5 minSlide the plastic opening pick carefully along all four edges to slice through the factory adhesive. Reapply heat if you encounter resistance.
- 5
Remove the Back Glass
1 minLift the rear panel off the frame carefully. Set the glass aside on a clean surface.
- 6
Unscrew the Upper Midframe Cover
4 minRemove the 13 Phillips #000 screws securing the wireless charging coil and upper midframe shield.
- 7
Remove the Wireless Charging Assembly
2 minUse a spudger to disconnect the wireless charging pad connector from the motherboard. Lift and remove the coil and midframe cover.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to prevent electrical shorts.
- 9
Unscrew the Loudspeaker Housing
3 minRemove the 6 Phillips #000 screws holding the lower loudspeaker housing in place.
- 10
Remove the Loudspeaker Assembly
2 minPry the loudspeaker module up with a spudger and lift it out of the lower chassis.
- 11
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor Flex
2 minLocate the fingerprint sensor ribbon connector near the bottom of the mainboard assembly and disconnect it with a spudger.
- 12
Remove the Fingerprint Sensor
4 minApply a small drop of isopropyl alcohol around the sensor recess to soften the adhesive. Pry the fingerprint sensor module out using fine-tip tweezers.
- 13
Install New Fingerprint Sensor
3 minPosition the new sensor into the frame recess, press firmly into place, and securely reconnect the ribbon cable to the board.
After your Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus fingerprint sensor repair
Power the Galaxy S23 Plus back on and test the fingerprint sensor 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 S23 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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