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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Screen removal tools
Parts / materials
- Replacement cover screen assembly
- Double-sided adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol wipes
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from fine glass shards.
- Disconnect the batteries before handling interior electronics.
- Do not puncture or bend the internal lithium-ion batteries.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Heat the Back Glass
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer on medium setting to warm the outer edges of the back glass for two minutes. This softens the factory adhesive underneath.
- 3
Attach a Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup tool near the bottom edge of the back glass panel. Press firmly to create a secure seal.
- 4
Slice the Back Glass Adhesive
5 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert a plastic opening pick under the glass. Slide the pick along all four edges to slice through the perimeter adhesive.
- 5
Remove the Back Glass
2 minGently lift the back glass off the phone body. Set it aside on a clean surface.
- 6
Unscrew the Midframe
4 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the 10 housing screws securing the top and bottom midframe plates.
- 7
Detach the Wireless Charging Coil
3 minCarefully pry up the wireless charging pad using a spudger. Peel it away from the battery top layer and remove it.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Cables
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to snap off both battery press connectors from the mainboard. This cuts power to the device completely.
- 9
Heat the Outer Display Edges
2 minWarm the outer display perimeter with a heat gun for 90 seconds to soften the screen adhesive.
- 10
Attach Suction to the Front Screen
1 minPress the suction cup onto the lower corner of the front cover display glass.
- 11
Slice Front Screen Adhesive
5 minLift the suction cup to form a slight seam, then insert a plastic prying tool. Slide around the front display border to separate the adhesive.
- 12
Open Front Screen Assembly
2 minSwing the front cover display open like a book, taking care not to strain the attached flex cable at the edge.
- 13
Disconnect Cover Screen Ribbon Cable
2 minUse tweezers or a spudger to flip up the locking tab on the display connector and pull the flex ribbon out.
- 14
Clean Frame Surface
4 minScrape off residual glue and glass particles from the chassis perimeter using a plastic prying tool and isopropyl alcohol.
- 15
Apply Pre-Cut Adhesive
3 minAlign and lay down double-sided adhesive strips along the inner frame ledge. Peel off the protective backing film.
- 16
Connect New Screen Ribbon Cable
2 minAlign the replacement screen's flex cable over the ZIF socket on the mainboard and gently press it into place.
- 17
Set the Replacement Screen
3 minAlign the outer display precisely over the frame and press firmly around all edges to bond the adhesive.
- 18
Reconnect Battery Connectors
1 minAlign and press down both battery press connectors onto the mainboard until they snap into place.
- 19
Reinstall the Wireless Charging Coil
2 minPosition the wireless charging pad back over the battery and press the connector into its slot.
- 20
Secure Midframe Screws
3 minReinstall all 10 Phillips #000 screws to fix the upper and lower midframe plates back into position.
- 21
Reseal the Back Glass
3 minApply fresh adhesive strips along the back chassis, align the back glass, and press firmly along the perimeter to seal.
After your Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G screen replacement
Power the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G 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 Z Fold 2 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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