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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery set (Upper and Lower)
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Back cover adhesive gaskets
Safety
- Discharge device battery below 25% prior to disassembly to prevent accidental thermal events.
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from sharp glass fragments during panel removal.
- Never use sharp metal tools or pry directly against lithium-ion battery cells.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons, then tap Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Heat Lower Rear Glass
2 minApply heat to the lower rear glass panel using a heat gun for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup on the lower glass panel near the bottom edge and pull upward to create a slight gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minSlide a plastic opening pick into the gap created between the lower back cover and the frame.
- 5
Slice Lower Glass Adhesive
4 minCarefully slide the opening pick around all four edges of the lower back glass panel to cut through the adhesive seal.
- 6
Remove Lower Back Glass
2 minLift the lower back glass panel straight up and remove it from the phone chassis.
- 7
Heat Upper Rear Glass
2 minApply heat to the upper rear glass panel surrounding the outer cover display for two minutes.
- 8
Slice Upper Glass Adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic pick under the upper glass edge and slice through the adhesive along the perimeter.
- 9
Remove Upper Back Glass
2 minGently lift off the upper rear glass panel, paying close attention around the camera cutout.
- 10
Unscrew Wireless Charging Assembly
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the upper motherboard shield and wireless charging pad.
- 11
Disconnect Wireless Charging Pad
2 minUse the pointed end of a spudger to pry the wireless charging coil flex cable straight up from the motherboard.
- 12
Remove Wireless Charging Pad
2 minPeel the wireless charging pad and thermal layer away from the motherboard assembly.
- 13
Unscrew Lower Speaker Module
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws holding the loudspeaker assembly to the bottom frame.
- 14
Remove Lower Speaker Module
2 minLever the plastic loudspeaker module out of the lower chassis with a plastic spudger.
- 15
Disconnect Main Battery Cable
2 minPry the lower battery connector straight up off the sub-board using a plastic tool.
- 16
Disconnect Secondary Battery Cable
2 minUse a spudger to disconnect the upper battery flex cable from the main motherboard.
- 17
Dissolve Lower Battery Adhesive
3 minApply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the lower battery and wait two minutes.
- 18
Pry Out Lower Battery
4 minInsert a flat plastic opening card beneath the lower battery and gently pry it out of the recess.
- 19
Dissolve Upper Battery Adhesive
3 minApply isopropyl alcohol along the edge of the upper battery and let it soften the glue.
- 20
Pry Out Upper Battery
4 minLever the upper battery up using a flat plastic spudger until it separates from the frame.
- 21
Clean Adhesive Residue
4 minClean remaining adhesive residue from both battery compartments using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
After your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G battery replacement
Power the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G 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 Z Flip 3 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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