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Samsung Galaxy S23 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S23
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Replacement rear glass adhesive gasket
Safety
- Discharge the battery below 25% before starting repair to minimize thermal danger.
- Do not use sharp metal tools or puncture the lithium-ion battery.
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from potential glass splinters.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off and remove SIM tray
1 minTurn off your Samsung Galaxy S23 completely. Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the bottom frame to pop out the SIM tray.
- 2
Heat the rear glass cover
3 minApply a heat gun set to low or a hair dryer along the back glass edges for two minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Attach suction cup tool
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the rear panel and pull upward firmly to create a tiny gap.
- 4
Insert plastic opening pick
1 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created between the glass back and the frame.
- 5
Slice perimeter glass adhesive
4 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the back panel to cut through the factory adhesive sealant.
- 6
Remove rear glass panel
1 minGently lift the rear cover off the phone frame and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 7
Unscrew wireless charging coil assembly
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the upper motherboard bracket and wireless charging pad.
- 8
Disconnect wireless coil connector
1 minPry up the press connector for the wireless charging pad using the flat end of a plastic spudger.
- 9
Peel away wireless charging coil
2 minCarefully lift and remove the wireless charging coil and upper housing cover from the device.
- 10
Disconnect battery cable
1 minDisconnect the main battery flex cable from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to stop power flow.
- 11
Disconnect main interconnect flex cables
2 minUnplug the display and mainboard extension cables from the motherboard using your spudger.
- 12
Apply isopropyl alcohol
3 minApply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the battery well to weaken the adhesive tape underneath.
- 13
Pry battery out of frame
4 minInsert a plastic prying tool beneath the battery and gently lever it upward to break the underlying adhesive seal.
- 14
Clean battery compartment
2 minWipe away remaining adhesive residue inside the battery frame recess using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
- 15
Apply replacement battery adhesive
2 minLay down new double-sided battery adhesive strips directly into the clean battery well.
- 16
Install new battery
2 minPlace the new battery into the compartment and press down firmly across its surface to set the adhesive.
- 17
Reconnect interconnect and battery cables
2 minReattach the main flex cables and snap the battery press connector firmly back onto the motherboard.
- 18
Reinstall wireless coil and screws
3 minAlign the wireless coil bracket back over the motherboard and tighten all Phillips #000 screws securely.
- 19
Reseal back panel
3 minApply new perimeter precut adhesive to the frame, press the rear glass back onto the phone, and apply firm pressure.
After your Samsung Galaxy S23 battery replacement
Power the Galaxy S23 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 S23 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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