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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Tweezers
- Spudger
- Plastic opening tools
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy S5 Active screen assembly
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- 91% isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear protective safety glasses when handling cracked or broken glass.
- Disconnect the battery before manipulating internal connectors to prevent electrical shorts.
- Do not heat display glass beyond 80°C (176°F) to avoid damaging internal components.
- Use isopropyl alcohol in a well-ventilated area away from open flames.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the Power button on the right side. Select Power Off on the screen and wait for the device to shut down completely.
- 2
Remove Back Cover
1 minPry open the rubberized back cover using your thumbnail or a plastic opening pick at the top notch. Lift and set the back cover aside.
- 3
Remove Battery
1 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the recess at the bottom of the battery compartment. Lift the battery out of the phone frame.
- 4
Remove SIM and MicroSD
1 minPress down gently on the MicroSD card and SIM card, then slide them straight out of their slots.
- 5
Remove Rear Frame Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 10 screws securing the inner plastic frame under the battery compartment.
- 6
Heat Top Display Edge
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer to the top edge of the screen for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 7
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a heavy-duty suction cup firmly onto the upper portion of the glass screen near the ear speaker.
- 8
Slice Top Adhesive
2 minPull up gently on the suction cup to create a gap, then slide an opening pick under the top edge glass to slice the adhesive.
- 9
Heat Display Side Edges
2 minApply heat evenly down the left and right sides of the display assembly for 1 minute.
- 10
Slice Side Adhesive
3 minSlide plastic picks carefully down both the left and right edges, staying shallow to avoid damaging internal flex cables.
- 11
Heat Bottom Edge
2 minHeat the bottom perimeter near the physical menu, home, and back keys for about 90 seconds.
- 12
Slice Bottom Adhesive
3 minCarefully guide an opening pick around the bottom corners and physical buttons without lifting the display panel forcefully.
- 13
Lift Top Display Edge
2 minGently tilt the top edge of the display assembly away from the phone body while keeping the bottom edge near the frame.
- 14
Unclip Cable Cover Bracket
1 minLocate the small plastic cover over the screen connector near the top right, then lift it off with precision tweezers.
- 15
Disconnect Display Flex Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to pop the display flex cable straight up from its motherboard socket.
- 16
Remove Display Assembly
2 minLift the display assembly free from the body, carefully feeding the physical button flex cables through the bottom cutouts.
- 17
Peel Old Frame Adhesive
3 minUse tweezers to peel away all leftover black adhesive strips around the rim of the phone chassis.
- 18
Clean Frame Perimeter
2 minDampen a microfiber cloth with 91% isopropyl alcohol and thoroughly wipe down the adhesive recess on the housing.
- 19
Apply New Screen Adhesive
4 minPeel the backing off pre-cut adhesive strips and apply them precisely around the perimeter of the internal frame.
- 20
Connect New Display Cable
2 minPosition the new screen assembly near the top and snap its flex connector into the motherboard socket.
- 21
Secure Cable Cover Bracket
1 minPlace the plastic connector cover bracket over the display flex connection and press until it clicks shut.
- 22
Seat Display Assembly
2 minAlign the bottom physical buttons with the new glass, press the display down into the frame, and apply firm pressure along all edges.
- 23
Reinstall Rear Frame Screws
3 minReplace the 10 Phillips #00 screws in the battery compartment to secure the frame assembly.
- 24
Reinsert SIM and MicroSD
1 minSlide the SIM card and MicroSD card back into their respective slots until they latch into place.
- 25
Reinstall Battery
1 minAlign the gold contacts of the battery with the phone housing terminals and press the battery flat into the compartment.
- 26
Snap On Back Cover
1 minAlign the back cover with the phone body and press tightly around all edges until the waterproof seal snaps shut.
After your Samsung Galaxy S5 Active screen replacement
Power the Galaxy S5 Active 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 S5 Active job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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