Step-by-step

1. 1

   Remove the SIM Card Tray

   2 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the tray on the upper left edge. Press firmly to eject the tray and pull it out.

2. 2

   Heat the Lower Back Cover

   3 min

   Apply a heat gun or hair dryer around the perimeter of the lower back glass panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive.

3. 3

   Slice Lower Back Adhesive

   4 min

   Attach a suction cup near the bottom edge and lift slightly to create a gap. Insert a plastic opening pick and slide along the perimeter to slice through the adhesive.

4. 4

   Remove the Lower Back Glass

   2 min

   Gently lift and separate the lower back glass panel completely from the chassis once all adhesive is cut.

5. 5

   Heat the Upper Cover

   3 min

   Warm the edges of the upper back glass panel surrounding the small outer preview screen using a heat gun.

6. 6

   Slice Upper Glass Adhesive

   4 min

   Insert a thin plastic pick along the upper glass edges, carefully avoiding deep insertion around the outer display.

7. 7

   Disconnect Upper Display Flex

   2 min

   Lift the upper back cover slightly to access the small ribbon cable. Use a spudger to pop the flex connector straight up off the board.

8. 8

   Remove the Upper Back Cover

   1 min

   Lift the upper panel clear of the device frame and set it aside safely.

9. 9

   Unscrew Upper Midframe Bracket

   3 min

   Remove the Phillips #000 screws securing the upper motherboard shield and wireless charging pad.

10. 10

    Remove the Wireless Charging Coil

    2 min

    Gently peel up the wireless charging coil assembly along with its attached protective shield.

11. 11

    Disconnect the Main Battery

    1 min

    Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect both battery press-connectors from the motherboard to stop all power.

12. 12

    Unscrew the Loudspeaker Module

    3 min

    Unscrew the remaining Phillips screws securing the bottom speaker enclosure and lift it out of the lower chassis.

13. 13

    Disconnect Main Display Flex Cables

    2 min

    Locate the primary foldable screen ribbon cables near the hinge and disconnect them from the main board using a spudger.

14. 14

    Heat the Inner Screen Bezel

    4 min

    Apply gentle heat along the plastic bezel framing the inner foldable screen panel to soften its light adhesive backing.

15. 15

    Pry Off the Plastic Outer Bezel

    5 min

    Carefully slide a thin guitar pick under the plastic bezel surround to unclip it from the perimeter frame.

16. 16

    Lift Out the Foldable Screen Assembly

    5 min

    Carefully insert a thin prying tool underneath the flexible OLED panel and lift the damaged screen off the main frame.

17. 17

    Clean Frame Residual Adhesive

    4 min

    Scrape off residual adhesive using a plastic tool and clean the metal recess thoroughly using isopropyl alcohol.

18. 18

    Apply Fresh Frame Adhesive

    5 min

    Lay pre-cut double-sided adhesive strips cleanly along the display recess perimeter of the phone frame.

19. 19

    Seat the Replacement Foldable Screen

    5 min

    Thread the ribbon cables through the frame slots and press the new foldable panel down evenly into place.

20. 20

    Connect Display Cable and Test

    4 min

    Attach the display flex cables to the board, temporarily reconnect the battery, and power on the device to verify screen output.