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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening tools
- Spudger
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini screen assembly
- Pre-cut screen adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from fine glass fragments.
- Do not puncture or bend the lithium-ion battery.
- Keep heat source moving to prevent overheating the frame or plastic components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the Power button until the menu appears, then tap Power Off. Ensure the phone is completely shut down before starting.
- 2
Remove Back Cover
1 minInsert your fingernail or a plastic opening tool into the notch near the top corner. Gently pry the rear cover off the chassis.
- 3
Remove Battery
1 minUse your fingernail or plastic spudger to lift the battery out from the recess at the bottom edge.
- 4
Remove MicroSD Card
1 minPush the microSD card slightly inward until it clicks, then pull it out of its slot.
- 5
Remove SIM Card
1 minPress the SIM card inward to release the lock spring and pull it free from the reader.
- 6
Unscrew Rear Midframe
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the ten screws securing the rear housing.
- 7
Unsnap Rear Midframe
3 minInsert a plastic opening pick between the chrome bezel and front glass to release the internal plastic clips around the perimeter.
- 8
Disconnect Front Camera
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pop the front-facing camera press connector off the motherboard.
- 9
Disconnect Headphone Jack Assembly
2 minPry up the flex cable connector for the headphone jack and earpiece speaker assembly.
- 10
Disconnect Display Flex Cable
2 minCarefully pry the display and digitizer press connector straight up off the motherboard socket.
- 11
Remove Motherboard Screw
2 minRemove the single Phillips #00 screw securing the motherboard to the display frame.
- 12
Remove Motherboard
2 minGently lift the motherboard from the bottom edge and remove it from the display frame assembly.
- 13
Heat Outer Display Glass
3 minUse a heat gun or hairdryer set on low to heat the front glass edges for two minutes to soften the screen adhesive.
- 14
Separate Damaged Screen
5 minApply a suction cup near the top speaker area and slice through the softened adhesive using an opening pick.
- 15
Clean Frame Residue
4 minScrape away remaining old adhesive and small glass fragments using tweezers and a bit of isopropyl alcohol.
- 16
Apply Pre-Cut Adhesive
3 minLay down fresh double-sided adhesive strips around the perimeter of the front frame.
- 17
Install New Screen Assembly
3 minFeed the new screen flex cables through the frame opening and press the display firmly into place along the bezel.
After your Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini screen replacement
Power the Galaxy S4 Mini back on and test the screen 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 S4 Mini job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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