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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement back cover adhesive precut tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Always disconnect the battery before handling internal board connectors to prevent short circuits.
- Wear safety glasses when heating and prying glass panels to protect from glass splinters.
- Wear an ESD anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging sensitive logic board chips.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the USB-C port to release the tray. Pull the SIM tray completely out of the phone.
- 2
Heat the Rear Glass
3 minApply a heat gun or hairdryer along the outer edges of the back panel for two to three minutes. This softens the internal adhesive securing the back cover.
- 3
Slice Rear Panel Adhesive
5 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the back cover and pull upward to create a small gap. Insert an opening pick into the seam and slide it around the perimeter to slice through the adhesive.
- 4
Remove the Rear Glass
2 minLift the rear glass panel away from the phone body. Set it aside on a clean workspace.
- 5
Unscrew Wireless Charging Bracket
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 14 screws holding down the top speaker housing and wireless charging pad.
- 6
Remove Wireless Charging Coil
2 minUse a plastic spudger to unclip the wireless charging coil assembly from the frame. Carefully peel it off and set it aside.
- 7
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery press-connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger. This prevents electrical shorts during the repair.
- 8
Disconnect Interconnect Flex Cables
2 minUse the edge of a plastic spudger to pop up the main and secondary interconnect cable connectors from the logic board.
- 9
Disconnect Display Cable
1 minPry the display flex cable connector off its socket on the right side of the logic board.
- 10
Disconnect 5G Antenna Cables
2 minDisconnect the two mmWave 5G antenna flex cables from their board sockets using a spudger.
- 11
Disconnect Front Camera
1 minPry the front-facing camera flex connector straight up to detach it from the main board.
- 12
Remove Logic Board Screw
1 minRemove the single Phillips #00 screw securing the bottom-left corner of the logic board to the frame.
- 13
Remove the Logic Board
2 minInsert a plastic spudger beneath the bottom edge of the logic board and gently lift it out of the chassis. Hold the board by its edges to avoid static damage.
- 14
Transfer Front Camera to New Board
2 minLift the front camera module out of the old motherboard recess using tweezers and transfer it to the replacement logic board.
- 15
Install the Replacement Logic Board
2 minLower the new logic board into the phone frame top-first, ensuring camera cutouts align perfectly before pressing it into place.
After your Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus logic board repair
Power the Galaxy S23 Plus back on and test the logic board 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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