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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 5G Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Replacement battery set
Safety
- Discharge both batteries below 25% before starting the repair to lower thermal runaway risk.
- Wear protective eye safety glasses during heating and battery prying steps.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply excessive force to the lithium-ion batteries.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down the Device
1 minTurn off your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 completely before beginning disassembly. Ensure the charging cable is disconnected.
- 2
Heat the Lower Rear Cover
2 minApply heat to the edges of the lower back glass panel using a heat gun for 2 minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup to Lower Panel
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower rear glass panel near the bottom edge and pull upward firmly to create a seam.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
1 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created between the lower back cover and the aluminum frame.
- 5
Slice Lower Panel Adhesive
3 minSlide the opening pick slowly along the perimeter of the lower glass cover to slice through all retaining adhesive.
- 6
Lift Off Lower Rear Cover
1 minCarefully lift the lower back panel away from the chassis and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 7
Heat Upper Cover Display
2 minWarm the outer edges of the top rear glass section surrounding the cover screen for 2 minutes with low heat.
- 8
Slice Upper Glass Perimeter
3 minInsert an opening pick under the upper glass border and slice through the adhesive surrounding the display.
- 9
Disconnect Upper Display Flex
2 minSlightly lift the upper back glass and use a plastic spudger to disconnect the cover screen ribbon cable.
- 10
Unscrew Lower Loudspeaker Bracket
2 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the lower speaker and wireless charging assembly in place.
- 11
Remove Lower Loudspeaker Assembly
1 minLift the lower loudspeaker bracket out of the frame using tweezers and place it aside.
- 12
Disconnect Main Lower Battery Cable
1 minPry the lower battery press connector straight up from the sub-board socket using a plastic spudger.
- 13
Unscrew Upper Motherboard Cover
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the main upper motherboard protective shield.
- 14
Detach Upper Motherboard Shield
1 minUse tweezers to lift the metal shield away from the top mainboard assembly.
- 15
Disconnect Secondary Top Battery
1 minUse your plastic spudger to disconnect the top battery flex cable from the main motherboard.
- 16
Apply Alcohol to Lower Battery
2 minApply a few drops of high-purity isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the lower battery pouch to break down the adhesive.
- 17
Pry Out Lower Battery
3 minInsert a flat plastic spudger underneath the lower battery and lever it out smoothly from the housing.
- 18
Apply Alcohol to Upper Battery
2 minDrop isopropyl alcohol around the perimeter of the top secondary battery compartment.
- 19
Pry Out Upper Battery
3 minGently pry up the secondary upper battery using the flat edge of your plastic spudger until it separates from the frame.
- 20
Clean Adhesive Residue
3 minScrape away remaining adhesive remnants inside both battery wells using a spudger and isopropyl alcohol.
After your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 5G battery replacement
Power the Galaxy Z Flip 6 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 6 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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