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Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus Screen
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive strips
- 91% Isopropyl alcohol
- Clean microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against flying glass splinters during screen removal.
- Do not puncture or bend the internal lithium-ion battery.
- Use heat gun cautiously to prevent heat damage to internal components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minPower off your Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus completely. Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top edge and push to eject the tray.
- 2
Heat Back Cover Glass
3 minApply heat evenly across the perimeter of the back glass using a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Slice Back Glass Seal
5 minPress a suction cup onto the lower back glass, pull up gently, and insert a plastic pick into the gap to slice through the perimeter adhesive.
- 4
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minSlightly lift the back glass from the right side and use a plastic spudger to detach the short fingerprint sensor flex cable.
- 5
Remove Back Cover
1 minLift the rear glass panel completely off the phone body and set it aside in a safe area.
- 6
Unscrew Frame Assemblies
4 minRemove the 15 Phillips #000 screws securing the wireless charging coil frame and lower speaker module.
- 7
Remove Wireless Charging Coil
2 minPry up the top antenna and wireless charging coil assembly from the upper edge and lift it out of the frame.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to snap the battery connector straight up off the motherboard.
- 9
Remove Loudspeaker Module
2 minGently pry up the bottom loudspeaker module from the frame using a spudger and set it aside.
- 10
Disconnect Display Cable
1 minLocate the display flex cable on the lower section of the mainboard and disconnect it using your spudger.
- 11
Heat Front Display Assembly
3 minHeat the front glass surface with a heat gun for 3 minutes to loosen the strong adhesive beneath the curved display.
- 12
Slice Screen Adhesive
6 minInsert a thin plastic pick under the front glass edge and slice around all four sides to separate the OLED display panel.
- 13
Remove Damaged Screen
2 minThread the display flex cable carefully through the frame slot and remove the display panel from the chassis.
- 14
Clean Frame Perimeter
4 minScrape remaining adhesive off the metal frame using isopropyl alcohol and a spudger, then wipe clean with a lint-free cloth.
- 15
Apply Screen Adhesive
3 minApply pre-cut screen adhesive strips around the rim of the frame and peel off the protective backing films.
- 16
Mount New Screen Assembly
3 minFeed the new screen's flex cable through the frame opening and firmly press the new panel into the adhesive frame.
- 17
Reconnect Internal Cables
2 minSnap the display flex cable back onto its motherboard terminal, followed by the battery connector.
- 18
Reassemble Internal Modules
4 minReinstall the loudspeaker and wireless charging pad, then replace and tighten all 15 Phillips #000 screws.
- 19
Attach Fingerprint Cable and Seal
3 minReconnect the fingerprint sensor cable to the board, align the rear glass, and press firmly along the edges to seal.
After your Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus screen replacement
Power the Galaxy S9 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 S9 Plus 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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