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Samsung Galaxy S25 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S25
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Plastic opening picks
Parts / materials
- Samsung Galaxy S25 replacement battery
- Pre-cut battery adhesive strips
- Back glass adhesive seal
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Discharge the battery below 25% before disassembly to reduce the risk of thermal runaway if damaged.
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes when handling heated glass and adhesive solvents.
- Use only plastic opening tools near the battery to prevent electrical short circuits or accidental punctures.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Galaxy S25
1 minPress and hold the Side and Volume Down buttons, then select Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Heat the Back Glass
2 minApply a heated pad or heat gun around the edges of the back cover for two minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back glass and press down firmly to secure a grip.
- 4
Create an Entry Gap
2 minPull upward on the suction cup handle to create a slight gap between the back glass and the frame.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
1 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created at the bottom edge of the phone.
- 6
Slice Side Adhesive
3 minSlide the opening pick along the left and right edges to cut through the frame adhesive.
- 7
Slice Top Adhesive
2 minCarefully guide the pick across the top edge to release the final section of back glass adhesive.
- 8
Remove Back Glass
1 minLift the rear glass off the frame and set it aside on a soft, clean surface.
- 9
Unscrew Wireless Charging Module
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the upper motherboard shield and wireless charging pad.
- 10
Detach Wireless Charging Pad
2 minPry up the wireless charging coil connector with a plastic spudger and gently peel the assembly off the phone.
- 11
Disconnect Battery Connector
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard socket.
- 12
Unscrew Loudspeaker Module
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing at the bottom of the device.
- 13
Remove Lower Loudspeaker
2 minInsert your opening tool under the edge of the loudspeaker assembly and lift it out of the chassis.
- 14
Apply Isopropyl Alcohol
3 minDispense a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the top and side borders of the battery.
- 15
Pry Out Old Battery
4 minInsert a plastic card or flat spudger under the battery edge and gently lever it upward until the adhesive releases.
- 16
Remove Old Battery
1 minLift the depleted battery out of the frame chassis, taking care not to bend or puncture it.
- 17
Clean Adhesive Residue
2 minWipe the battery housing area with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove residual glue.
- 18
Install New Battery
3 minApply new adhesive strips to the chassis, press the replacement battery into place, and reconnect its cable.
After your Samsung Galaxy S25 battery replacement
Power the Galaxy S25 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 S25 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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