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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Charging Port Repair
Charging Port Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cups
- Guitar picks for prying
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic prying tools
- Tweezers
- Clean workspace mat
Parts / materials
- Replacement USB-C daughterboard
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from potential glass splinters while prying the display.
- Always disconnect the battery before removing or installing internal components.
- Do not bend, puncture, or apply direct heat directly over the lithium-ion battery cell.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the tablet
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before proceeding.
- 2
Heat the display edges
3 minUse a heat gun on low setting to warm the outer edges of the screen for 2 to 3 minutes. This softens the strong display adhesive underneath.
- 3
Attach a suction cup
1 minPlace a heavy-duty suction cup near the bottom edge of the glass screen. Press down firmly to create a secure seal.
- 4
Insert an opening pick
2 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap between the display and the frame. Insert a thin plastic opening pick into the seam.
- 5
Slice the perimeter adhesive
8 minSlide the pick carefully along all four edges of the tablet to separate the screen adhesive. Reapply heat if you feel resistance.
- 6
Lift the display panel
2 minGently hinge the display open from the left side like a book. Do not pull it away completely yet, as fragile ribbon cables are still attached.
- 7
Unscrew the display cable bracket
2 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the small metal bracket covering the display connector. Set the screws aside in a organized tray.
- 8
Disconnect the display ribbon cable
2 minPry the display cable straight up from its socket on the motherboard using a flat plastic spudger. Carefully lift away the display screen.
- 9
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minLocate the main battery connector and use a spudger to pop it straight off the board. This prevents accidental short circuits during repair.
- 10
Remove the daughterboard shield screws
3 minUnscrew the Phillips screws securing the lower daughterboard metal shield near the USB-C port. Lift the shield off with tweezers.
- 11
Disconnect the charging port interconnect flex
2 minUse the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the flex cable connecting the USB-C daughterboard to the mainboard.
- 12
Remove the USB-C port daughterboard
3 minRemove the final mounting screws securing the USB-C daughterboard. Carefully lift the board out of the tablet chassis.
- 13
Install the new charging port board
3 minAlign the replacement USB-C daughterboard into the lower housing socket. Secure it firmly with the original Phillips screws.
- 14
Reconnect all internal cables and display
10 minReconnect the interconnect flex cable, attach the battery, replace the metal shields, and reconnect the display panel. Reapply fresh pre-cut adhesive before closing the screen.
After your Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra charging port repair
Power the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra back on and test the charging port repair 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 Tab S9 Ultra job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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