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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Screen Replacement

Screen Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus

Difficult
~57 min
24 steps

Before you begin

Tools

  • Heat gun or hair dryer
  • Suction cup tool
  • Plastic opening picks
  • Phillips #00 screwdriver
  • Spudger tool
  • Tweezers
  • SIM eject tool

Parts / materials

  • Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus replacement screen
  • Pre-cut screen adhesive strips
  • Pre-cut back glass adhesive strips
  • Isopropyl alcohol (99%)

Safety

  • Wear safety glasses to protect against flying glass fragments during screen removal.
  • Do not puncture or bend the internal lithium-ion battery.
  • Use caution when handling hot glass surfaces after applying heat.

Overview

# Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Screen Replacement Repair Guide Action-specific screen replacement walkthrough for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus. About 57 minutes across 24 steps. This DIY guide walks through screen replacement on the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus (Galaxy S series phone). Before you open the device, confirm the exact model number on the Samsung settings screen or rear housing so your replacement part matches the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus specifically—not a similar Galaxy S sibling. Most DIY techs finish this Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus screen replacement in about 57 minutes when parts and tools are ready. Difficulty is rated advanced for this model. Recommended tools for this Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus job: Heat gun or hair dryer, Suction cup tool, Plastic opening picks, Phillips #00 screwdriver, Spudger tool, Tweezers, SIM eject tool. Parts and supplies: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus replacement screen, Pre-cut screen adhesive strips, Pre-cut back glass adhesive strips, Isopropyl alcohol (99%). Power the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus off completely, remove SIMs/SD cards if present, and work on a clean, well-lit surface with a magnetic mat for screws. If a step feels wrong for your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, stop and compare the connector layout to the photos in this guide. When you prefer a same-day pro repair in Seattle instead, LML Repair can handle screen replacement for this model with tested parts and a workmanship warranty.

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Turn Off Device

    1 min

    Power down your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus completely before beginning disassembly.

  2. 2

    Eject SIM Tray

    1 min

    Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top edge of the phone to remove the SIM tray.

  3. 3

    Heat Rear Glass

    2 min

    Apply heat evenly around the outer edges of the rear glass for two minutes to soften the adhesive.

  4. 4

    Attach Suction Cup

    2 min

    Press a suction cup onto the lower section of the rear panel and gently pull upward to create a small gap.

  5. 5

    Slice Back Glass Adhesive

    4 min

    Insert an opening pick into the gap and slide it along all four edges to slice through the rear cover adhesive.

  6. 6

    Remove Back Glass

    2 min

    Lift the rear glass cover completely off the phone frame and set it aside safely.

  7. 7

    Unscrew Midframe

    3 min

    Remove the 13 Phillips #00 screws securing the plastic midframe to the internal assembly.

  8. 8

    Separate Midframe

    3 min

    Press down on the battery through the rear frame cutout while pulling the outer plastic bezel away to free the chassis.

  9. 9

    Disconnect Battery

    1 min

    Use a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex cable connector straight up from the motherboard.

  10. 10

    Disconnect Display Flex

    1 min

    Pry up the display connector located near the upper section of the motherboard using your spudger.

  11. 11

    Disconnect Home Button Assembly

    2 min

    Unplug the home button flex connector and capacitive soft key connectors from the bottom of the motherboard.

  12. 12

    Remove Motherboard

    2 min

    Gently tilt up the motherboard from the bottom edge and lift it out of the chassis.

  13. 13

    Heat Screen Edges

    3 min

    Apply heat to the front glass edges and curved sides for three minutes using a heat gun.

  14. 14

    Separate Curved Screen

    4 min

    Attach a suction cup to the front screen, pull upward, and slip a thin opening pick beneath the glass.

  15. 15

    Slice Display Adhesive

    4 min

    Work the opening pick carefully along the curved side edges and top rim to loosen the display assembly.

  16. 16

    Remove Damaged Screen

    2 min

    Lift the damaged display off the frame, guiding the ribbon cable out through its slot.

  17. 17

    Clean Frame Residue

    3 min

    Clean remaining glue and glass fragments off the metal chassis using 99% isopropyl alcohol.

  18. 18

    Apply Display Adhesive

    3 min

    Lay down fresh pre-cut adhesive tape along the top, bottom, and side contours of the inner frame.

  19. 19

    Install New Screen

    3 min

    Thread the new display flex cable through the chassis slot and align the glass panel evenly onto the frame.

  20. 20

    Reinstall Motherboard

    3 min

    Lower the motherboard back into the frame and reconnect the display, touch key, and home button flex cables.

  21. 21

    Reconnect Battery

    1 min

    Press the battery connector firmly down onto its matching socket on the motherboard.

  22. 22

    Secure Midframe

    3 min

    Snap the midframe bezel back onto the inner assembly and tighten the 13 Phillips #00 screws.

  23. 23

    Seal Rear Glass

    3 min

    Apply new adhesive tape to the back frame perimeter and press the rear glass panel down firmly to seal.

  24. 24

    Reinsert SIM Tray

    1 min

    Slide the SIM tray back into its slot on the top of the phone until it sits flush.

After your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus screen replacement

Power the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus 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 S6 Edge 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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