Month: August 2025

– Warm up your iOpener and set it on the lower edge of the back cover for a couple of minutes. Let that heat work its magic!

– Stick a suction cup near the bottom edge of your phone’s back—right in the center is your sweet spot.

– Give that suction cup a confident pull upwards to open up a small gap between the back cover and the frame.

– Slide an opening pick into the gap you just made. You’re officially in!

– Gently slide your pick back and forth along the bottom edge to cut through the adhesive. Keep the pick in place afterward to stop the adhesive from sealing back up.

– Warm up that iOpener and give the left edge of the back cover a cozy two-minute hug!

– Place a suction cup on the back of the phone, as close to the middle of the left edge as you can manage.

– Gently pull up on the suction cup, applying firm and steady pressure until you create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.

– Slide an opening pick into that gap to get things moving.

– Glide an opening pick down the left edge until you hit the bottom left corner—you’re slicing through that sticky adhesive.

– Keep the pick parked right there so the adhesive doesn’t sneak back together.

– Give the back cover’s right edge a warm hug with a heated iOpener for about two minutes.

– Place the suction cup on the back of your phone, aiming for the center of the right edge. Make sure it’s nice and snug.

– Give the suction cup a firm, steady pull to gently separate the back cover from the frame, creating a small gap.

– Slide an opening pick into the gap and you’re on your way!

– Gently slide the opening pick along the right edge of the back cover, moving it back and forth to slice through the adhesive.

– Leave the pick in place to keep the adhesive from sticking back together. You’ve got this!

– Slide your top pick as close as you can to the camera shell—don’t be shy, get in there!

– Now, do the same with the pick on the left edge. You’re practically a phone ninja at this point.

– Warm up your iOpener, then let it chill on the camera shell for about two minutes.

– Turn the back cover counterclockwise to loosen it up and create a small gap between the camera shell and the frame.

– Gently slide an opening pick into that gap to help lift it away.

– Gently slide the two picks toward the camera shell, slipping them under the corners of the back cover next to the camera. Then, wiggle the picks back and forth along the gap between the back cover and the camera shell until you gently pry them apart and create a space between the camera shell and the frame. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently slide an opening pick between the camera shell and the frame to carefully cut through the adhesive. Take your time, and if you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Sneak your pick past the camera’s right side—there’s a sneaky strip of adhesive waiting to be sliced.

– Tilt the pick down like you’re giving the internals a gentle high-five to keep everything safe and sound.

– Aim the tip of your opening pick right at your phone’s flash—like you’re a phone surgeon.

– Slide the pick in gently, keeping clear of the flash’s metal plate. No sudden moves!

– Cut through the sticky adhesive just to the right of the camera. Take your time; you’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and unscrew the five 4mm-long screws holding the motherboard bracket in place. Keep those screws safe—they’re your key to unlocking the next step!

– Grab a pair of tweezers and gently lift the motherboard bracket off the frame. It’s a delicate move, so take your time!

– Grab your tweezers or fingers and gently move the motherboard bracket out of the way. Then, use a spudger to carefully lift the battery press connector up.

– To snap connectors back into place, align one side and press down until it clicks. Then do the same for the other side. Avoid pressing in the middle. If it gets misaligned, the pins could bend, leading to permanent damage.

– While keeping the motherboard bracket safely out of the way, use a spudger to gently pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil’s press connector.

– Gently peel the wireless charging coil away from your phone using your fingers—think of it as removing a sticker, but with a little extra care.

– When you’re putting everything back together, start by tightening those motherboard bracket screws first. This helps line up the charging coil just right. Then, press the rest of the coil down so it sticks where it should.

– Grab your trusty Phillips driver, give it a little pep talk, and spin out those six 4 mm screws that are keeping the loudspeaker snuggled up to the frame. They’ll come out smoother than your favorite playlist.

– Gently insert a spudger into the notch at the top-left corner of the loudspeaker and carefully pry upward to pop it free from its clips. Once loosened, lift out the loudspeaker to continue with your repair. If you need extra hands, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab the flat end of your spudger and gently pop up the press connector at the bottom of the secondary interconnect cable. Easy does it—no need to wrestle with it!

– Gently use the flat end of a spudger to lift and disconnect the top press connector of the secondary interconnect cable. You’ve got this!

– Before you wrap things up, check your new part against the old one—don’t forget to peel off any sticky backs or swap over any bits that didn’t come with your replacement.

– Ready to put it all back together? Just retrace your steps in reverse.

– Once you’re done, take a moment to run through a quick test to make sure everything’s working as it should.

– Got leftover parts or old electronics? Give them a second life and recycle at an R2 or e-Stewards certified spot.

– Stuck somewhere or just feeling puzzled? Drop by our Answers community for tips and troubleshooting.

– If the DIY road gets too bumpy, you can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair. You’ve got this!

– Grab a SIM eject tool, a tiny screwdriver bit, or a brave paper clip and poke it into the little hole next to your SIM card tray at the bottom edge of your phone.

– Give it a gentle push until the tray pops out—don’t be shy, but don’t go Hulk mode either.

– Slide the SIM card tray out and set it aside. Easy does it!

– Stick a suction cup near the bottom center of the back of your phone to get a good grip.

– Gently pull up on the suction cup with steady, confident pressure to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.

– Slide an opening pick into that gap to start prying it open.

– Glide the pick back and forth along the bottom edge to slice through the sticky stuff holding things together.

– Leave the pick chilling there to keep the adhesive from getting cozy again.

– Time to give your device a spa moment: warm up the left edge of the back cover with a heated iOpener for about two minutes.

– Stick a suction cup on the back of your phone, aiming for the center of the left edge—like you’re giving your phone a little badge of courage.

– Give the suction cup a good, steady pull to open up a gap between the back cover and the frame. Don’t be shy; your phone can handle it.

– Slide an opening pick into that gap to keep things moving along. You’re officially in business!

– Gently slide an opening pick along the left edge, making your way to the bottom left corner to slice through that pesky adhesive.

– Keep the pick in place to stop the adhesive from sealing back up. You’ve got this!

– Warm up the right edge of the back cover with a heated iOpener for about two minutes—think of it like giving your device a cozy little spa day before the big repair.

– Stick a suction cup onto the back of the phone, aiming for just off-center on the right side for leverage.

– Pull gently but firmly on the suction cup to pry open a small gap between the back cover and the frame.

– Slide an opening pick into that gap to start lifting the back panel away.

– Gently slide a plastic opening pick along the right edge of the back cover to cut through the adhesive. Keep the pick in place afterward to stop the adhesive from sealing back up.

– Swing that opening pick up and around the top-right corner—like you’re tracing the edge of a really expensive cookie.

– Gently slide the top pick as close to the camera shell as you can get it. You’re doing great!

– Now, give the left-edge pick a go. Keep up the awesome work!

– Warm up an iOpener and hold it against the camera shell for about two minutes to loosen things up.

– Watch out for some extra glue to the right of the camera—use your tools to cut through it smoothly.

– Tilt the pick downward as you work to keep from damaging any nearby parts—stay gentle and steady.

– Gently slide an opening pick between the camera shell and the frame to slice through the adhesive. Keep it steady and take your time, you’ve got this!

– Align the tip of the opening pick with your phone’s flash to get started.

– Gently slide the pick in, taking care to avoid the flash’s plate along the way.

– Carefully cut the adhesive just to the right of the camera to free it up.

– Pop off the back cover to get started. During reassembly, it’s a good idea to power on your device and check all the functions before sealing it up tight. Just make sure to turn it off completely before you proceed. Use tweezers or your fingers to carefully pick away any stubborn adhesive chunks—applying a bit of heat can help loosen things up if they’re really stuck. If you’re working with custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide. For double-sided tape, refer to this guide to get it just right.

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and remove the five 4 mm screws holding down the motherboard bracket. Easy peasy—just turn those screws counterclockwise and keep them safe for reassembly. Need a hand? You can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair.

– Grab your tweezers, gently coax the motherboard bracket upward, and unclip it from the frame—easy does it!

– Hold the motherboard bracket to the side with tweezers or your fingers. Next, gently pop up the battery press connector using a spudger—think of it like giving the connector a gentle high-five.

– When reconnecting press connectors, line them up with care and press down on one side until you hear a click, then do the same on the other side. Avoid pressing in the middle—misaligned pins can get bent and that’s a whole world of hassle. Take your time and show those connectors some respect.

– Hold that motherboard bracket aside and, with your trusty spudger, gently pop up the wireless charging coil’s press connector. Easy does it!

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and remove the six 4 mm screws holding the loudspeaker to the frame.

– Gently insert a spudger into the notch at the top-left corner of the loudspeaker. Carefully pry upward to unlock and release the clips holding it in place. If you need extra hands, you can always schedule a repair.

– Carefully detach the wireless charging coil from your device. Keep your spirits high—this is a straightforward step. If you need assistance at any point, don’t hesitate to schedule a repair.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently slide the flat end under the primary interconnect cable’s press connector to pop it up and disconnect it. You’ve got this!

– Grab the flat end of a spudger and gently pry up to disconnect the secondary interconnect cable’s press connector. Easy does it—think of it as giving your device a little nudge to loosen things up. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab a spudger and gently pry up the secondary interconnect cable’s press connector to disconnect it.

– Repeat the same for the main interconnect cable’s press connector to free it.

– Gently snag both cables with tweezers or your fingers and lift them out.

– Pop those cables somewhere safe—you’ll need them when you put everything back together.

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and loosen the three 3.5mm screws holding the daughterboard in place. Easy does it, and you’ll have it out in no time!

– Gently pop the daughterboard loose using the pointy end of your spudger—like opening a stubborn bag of chips, but with more style.

– Grab the daughterboard and lift it up and out from the bottom of the phone. It’s outta there!

– Gently pop up the earpiece speaker cable’s connector using the pointy end of your spudger—think of it as giving the cable a little nudge to say hello and goodbye!

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and get ready to tackle those seven 4 mm-long screws holding the earpiece speaker snugly to the motherboard. Let’s get this done!

– Slide the tip of your spudger into the little gap next to the right side of the earpiece speaker—like you’re sneaking a backstage pass.

– Gently pop the speaker loose by prying up with the spudger, letting those clips know who’s boss.

– Grab the earpiece speaker with tweezers or your fingers and lift it out—easy does it!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently wiggle it to lift up and disconnect the display cable’s top press connector. You’ve got this!

– Slide your spudger under the left 5G mmWave antenna’s snap connector and give it a gentle lift to pop it free—like unhooking tiny headphones from a sleepy robot.

– Next, show the power button cable the same smooth move and disconnect its press connector with a second quick pop.

– Grab some tweezers or use your fingers to gently peel the power button cable away from the phone. Do the same for the left-edge 5G mmWave antenna cable—careful now, these tiny connections need a gentle touch. If you run into any trouble, remember you can always schedule a repair for extra help.

– Grab the flat end of a spudger and gently pry up to disconnect the front camera’s press connector. Keep it careful and steady—you’re doing great! If you need a hand, remember you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry up to disconnect that orange press connector next to the 5G mmWave antenna cable’s press connector. You’ve got this!

– Now, let’s do the same for the green 5G mmWave antenna cable’s press connector. Easy peasy!

– Grab tweezers or just your nimble fingers and give those two right-edge cables a gentle nudge away from the motherboard—think of it as politely scooting them over for a better view.

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and take out the 4 mm screw holding the camera bracket and motherboard to the frame. Easy does it!

– Slip your spudger between the motherboard’s bottom-right edge and the frame—like you’re sneaking a chip out of a bowl.

– Gently pry upward to pop those clips loose. No need to wrestle, just a little encouragement.

– Lift the motherboard out using your fingers, like you’re picking up a prize. Handle with care, and you’re golden!

– Warm up the front camera with a heated iOpener for about 90 seconds. Think of it as giving the camera a little spa treatment to loosen things up.

– Slip the point of a spudger into the gap between the frame and the front camera, like you’re opening a tiny door.

– Gently pry upward with the spudger to lift the front camera free—think of it as giving it a polite nudge out of its seat.

– Grab the front camera with tweezers or your fingers and lift it out—easy does it, no rush!

– Alright, time to bring your front camera back to life! Follow these steps to get it securely back in place:

– Start by peeling away the front camera adhesive from its liner and stick the gooey side onto the frame.

– Grab some tweezers or your fingers, and gently tug on the tab to reveal the top layer of adhesive. Easy peasy!

– Now, slide in the front camera and give it a little push to make sure it sticks tight to the frame.

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and take out the three 3.5 mm screws that are holding the 5G mmWave antenna brackets to the frame. Keep those screws safe—they love to roll away!

– Pop up the right 5G mmWave antenna bracket’s bottom screw tab using the tip of your spudger—like you’re flipping the tiniest pancake.

– Grab the 5G mmWave antenna with tweezers or your fingers and lift it out, smooth and easy.

– Set that antenna aside for now. You’ll bring it back when it’s time to put everything together.

– Grab a spudger and gently lift the top edge of the 5G mmWave antenna bracket on the left side—think of it as giving it a little lift-off handshake.

– Using tweezers or just your fingertips, carefully remove the 5G mmWave antenna—it’s ready to be freed from its spot.

– Set the antenna aside for now; you’ll be reusing it when it’s time to put everything back together.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry up to disconnect the display cable’s press connector located near the bottom of your device. You’ve got this!

– Grab some tweezers or just your fingers and gently peel away the display cable. Once it’s free, set it aside—you’ll be reusing it when you’re putting everything back together.

– Time to put everything back together—just follow these steps in reverse and you’ll be golden.

– Got old parts? Drop them off at a certified R2 or e-Stewards recycler and keep things green.

– If things went sideways, hit up our Answers community for some troubleshooting magic. Still stumped? You can always schedule a repair.

– Take off that phone case and set your phone down on a nice, clean, flat surface with the screen facing up, ready for action!

– Gently peel off that damaged screen protector like you’re unwrapping a gift—slow and steady, so you don’t mess up that precious screen underneath.

– Give your phone screen a little TLC by wiping it down with an alcohol wipe. This will help banish those pesky fingerprints and dust, leaving your screen sparkling clean!

– Give your phone screen a quick polish and dry-off with a trusty microfiber cloth—let’s keep those smudges in check!

– Grab some stickers or a piece of tape to gently lift off any dust specks hanging out on your screen.

– Keep the new screen protector within arm’s reach so it’s ready to go when you need it.

– Gently peel off the protective layer from your screen protector, then carefully align the camera cutout with your phone’s front-facing camera. Lay the top edge of the protector onto the screen, making sure everything lines up smoothly. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Now it’s time to let the rest of the screen protector do its thing – gently drop it onto the screen, making, double-check to ensure or making sure it. ensure that it lines up nicely and is square with the phone screen. once you get it lined up nicely, it will start to stick to the, screen all by itself, and you will be golden.

– Gently press the screen protector onto the display, starting from the center and smoothly working your way outward with your fingers. Keep it steady and confident—you’re almost there! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Check out that slick new screen protector! Enjoy the fresh vibes. If anything feels off, you can always schedule a repair.

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– Warm up an iOpener and gently press it against the bottom edge of the back cover for about two minutes. This helps loosen the adhesive so you can get inside more easily. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Stick a suction cup near the bottom center of the phone’s back. Give it a good press—firm but steady, no tug-of-war needed.

– Gently pull up on the suction cup, applying consistent pressure to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.

– Slide an opening pick into that gap and get ready to peel it apart.

– Gently glide the pick along the bottom edge, back and forth, to cut through that pesky adhesive.

– Keep the pick in place to ensure the adhesive doesn’t seal back up.

– Warm up the back cover’s left edge by applying a heated iOpener for about two minutes. This softens the adhesive, making it easier to lift. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Stick a suction cup onto the back of your phone, aiming for the center along the left edge.

– Give the suction cup a good, steady pull to pop a gap open between the back cover and the frame.

– Slide an opening pick into that newly made gap and get ready to work your magic.

– Carefully glide an opening pick down the left edge, aiming for that bottom left corner to slice through the adhesive like a pro.

– Keep that pick in place to make sure the adhesive doesn’t decide to make a comeback!

– Gently press a heated iOpener against the back cover’s right edge and hold it there for about two minutes to loosen things up.

– Grab a suction cup and stick it on the back of your phone, aiming for the center near the right edge for the best grip.

– Give that suction cup a strong, steady pull! This will help you create a little gap between the back cover and the frame.

– Now, slide an opening pick into the newly formed gap and let the fun begin!

– Work that opening pick along the right edge of the back cover—think of it as slicing through stubborn glue.

– Park your pick in place to keep the adhesive from playing reunion.

– Gently rotate the right-edge opening pick around the top-right corner of the phone to get things started.

– Glide the top pick as close as you can to the camera shell—like you’re sneaking past a sleeping cat.

– Do the same for the pick on the left edge. Stealth mode: activated.

– Warm up an iOpener and gently press it onto the camera shell, holding it there for about two minutes. This helps loosen things up so you can get inside more easily. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Twist that back cover to the left and watch as a little gap appears between the camera shell and the frame. Magic, right?

– Now, slide an opening pick into that gap and let’s get this party started!

– Slide the two picks toward the camera shell until they’re sitting right under the corners of the back cover next to the camera shell. Nice and easy, no need to rush.

– Work those picks back and forth along the bridge between the back cover and the camera shell, wiggling gently until you spot a gap forming between the camera shell and the frame.

– Gently slide an opening pick between the camera shell and the frame to break that pesky adhesive seal.

– There’s a bit more sticky stuff hanging out to the right of the camera—slide your pick through it and keep things moving.

– Tilt your pick downward like a pro to steer clear of any accidental damage.

– Get that opening pick lined up with your phone’s flash—precision is the name of the game.

– Ease the pick in nice and slow, steering clear of the flash plate. No sudden moves!

– Work the pick to slice through the sticky stuff just to the right of the camera. Smooth operator!

– Pop off the back cover.

– On your way back to reassembly:

– Now’s a great moment to power up your phone and check that everything’s working before you button it all up again. Don’t forget to shut it down completely before you get back to business.

– Pick off any leftover adhesive bits with tweezers or your fingers. Wipe up the sticky residue using high-strength (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol.

– If you grabbed Samsung’s custom-cut adhesives, check out this guide.

– If double-sided tape is your jam, hit up this guide.

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and get ready to tackle those five 4 mm-long screws holding the motherboard bracket snugly to the frame. Let’s get this party started!

– Grab a pair of tweezers and gently lift the motherboard bracket from the frame, unclicking it with a light touch. If you hit any snags, remember you can always schedule a repair for extra help.

– Gently move the motherboard bracket aside using tweezers or your fingers, and grab a spudger to lift the battery press connector. Be careful—it’s a delicate little move.

– To snap that press connector back in place, align one side first, then press down gently until it clicks. Do the same for the other side. Avoid pressing in the middle, as that could bend the pins and lead to some costly damage. Slow and steady wins this race.

– Keep the motherboard bracket out of your way and grab your trusty spudger—gently pop up that wireless charging coil’s connector like you’re opening a stubborn pickle jar. Easy does it!

– Gently lift the wireless charging coil away from the phone using your fingers—think of it like peeling a sticker, but with more care. When you’re ready to put everything back together, start by tightening the motherboard bracket screws first—that’ll help line up the charging coil just right. Once that’s in place, press down firmly on the rest of the coil to make sure it sticks well. If you need a hand along the way, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and get ready to tackle those six 4 mm screws holding the loudspeaker snugly to the frame. Let’s get this party started!

– Take your spudger and slide it into the notch in the top-left corner of the loudspeaker. Give it a gentle twist to pop those clips loose.

– Lift out the loudspeaker and set it aside. Easy does it!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop up the bottom press connector on the primary interconnect cable—like opening a stubborn jar, but with less risk of pickle juice everywhere.

– Grab the flat end of a spudger and gently pry up to disconnect the top press connector of the main interconnect cable. Keep it smooth and steady—no rush, and if you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Give your new part a quick side-by-side with the old one—sometimes a few bits need swapping or a sticky needs peeling before it’s ready to go.

– Putting things back together? Just reverse the steps above and you’re golden.

– Once you’re done, check out our testing guide to make sure everything’s working like a charm.

– Got leftover parts? Take your e-waste to a certified recycler and keep things green.

– Hit a snag? The Salvation Repair Answers community is packed with troubleshooting tips.

– If you’re still stuck, you can always schedule a repair.

– Warm up your iOpener and give the back cover’s bottom edge a cozy two-minute spa treatment.

– Gently slide a plastic pick along the bottom edge to cut through the adhesive. Keep the pick in place afterward to prevent the adhesive from sealing back up. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Give the back cover’s left edge a warm hug with a heated iOpener for about two minutes.

– Grab your trusty suction cup and stick it right in the center of the left edge of the back cover. It’ll give you just the right spot to get started.

– Now, pull up on the suction cup with a solid, consistent force—this is your chance to create that tiny gap between the back cover and the phone’s frame.

– Slip an opening pick into the gap you’ve made, and you’re on your way to opening it up!

– Glide your opening pick down the left edge, aiming for the bottom left corner to slice through that sticky adhesive.

– Keep the pick in place so the adhesive doesn’t play tricks and stick itself back together.

– Warm up that iOpener and give the right edge of the back cover a cozy two-minute hug!

– Place the suction cup on the back of the phone, aiming for the center of the right edge. Get it nice and close.

– Now, give the suction cup a strong, steady pull to create a little gap between the back cover and the frame.

– Slip an opening pick into that gap you just made and get ready to move forward!

– Glide an opening pick back and forth along the right edge of the back cover to slice through that sticky adhesive.

– Keep the pick in place so the adhesive doesn’t sneakily try to stick itself back together.

– Gently rotate the right-edge opening pick around the top-right corner of your phone. Take your time, it’s like guiding a mini spaceship around a tight turn – smooth and steady!

– Scoot the top opening pick up nice and close to the camera shell—like they’re old friends.

– Do the same move with the pick on the left edge. Teamwork makes this easier!

– Warm up an iOpener and gently press it onto the camera shell for about two minutes. This helps loosen things up for the next step.

– Twist the back cover gently counterclockwise to create a little gap between the camera shell and the frame.

– Slip an opening pick into that gap to start the magic.

– Gently slide the two picks toward the camera shell so they slide under the corners of the back cover near the camera. Then, wiggle the picks back and forth along the seam between the back cover and the camera shell until you see a gap forming between the two parts. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Slide an opening pick between the camera shell and the frame to slice through the adhesive—think of it as giving the lens a smooth escape route.

– There’s some sneaky adhesive chilling to the right of the camera—slice through it with style.

– Tilt your pick downward to steer clear of any accidental camera oopsies.

– Align the tip of your opening pick with the flash on your phone.

– Gently slide the pick in, being careful to steer clear of the flash’s plate.

– Carefully slice through the adhesive to the right of the camera.

– Start by removing the back cover. When you’re ready to reassemble, it’s a good idea to power on your device and test all functions before sealing it up—just to make sure everything’s working smoothly. Remember to shut it down completely before you proceed. Next, gently scrape away any leftover adhesive chunks using tweezers or your fingers. For stubborn residue, a swipe with some high-percentage (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol does the trick. If you’re using custom-cut adhesives from Samsung, follow this guide for best results. For double-sided tape, stick to this guide. If you need help at any point, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and get ready to show those five 4 mm-long screws who’s boss! Unscrew them to liberate the motherboard bracket from its cozy spot in the frame.

– Grab a trusty pair of tweezers and carefully lift up that motherboard bracket from the frame. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty tweezers or fingers and gently hold the motherboard bracket out of the way. Now, take a spudger and carefully pry up that battery press connector like a pro!

– When it’s time to re-attach those press connectors, make sure to align them just right. Press down on one side until you hear that satisfying click, then do the same on the other side. Remember, no pressing down in the middle! If things get misaligned, those little pins can bend, and we definitely don’t want that kind of drama.

– With the motherboard bracket out of the way, gently use a spudger to lift and disconnect the wireless charging coil’s press connector. Keep it friendly and steady—you’re almost there! If you get stuck, remember you can always schedule a repair for extra help.

– Gently peel back the wireless charging coil from the phone using your fingers—think of it as carefully lifting a sticker without tearing it. When you’re ready to put everything back together, start by tightening the motherboard bracket screws first; this helps line up the charging coil just right. Once secured, press down firmly on the rest of the coil to make sure it sticks well. If you need a hand along the way, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently use the tip of your spudger to lift and unplug the earpiece speaker cable’s press connector. You’ve got this!

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and take out the seven 4 mm screws holding the earpiece speaker in place on the motherboard. You’re doing great—just keep those screws safe for reassembly!

– Slip the tip of your spudger into the little gap by the right side of the earpiece speaker—like you’re giving it a gentle nudge.

– Leverage the spudger to pop those clips loose and set the speaker free.

– Grab the earpiece speaker with tweezers or your fingers and lift it out.

– Grab the flat end of your spudger and gently pop up the front camera’s connector—like opening a tiny treasure chest.

– Grab a spudger and gently pry up the orange press connector next to the 5G antenna cable’s press connector. Keep it smooth and steady.

– Do the same for the green 5G antenna cable’s press connector—careful does it!

– Grab a spudger and gently nudge up the 5G antenna cable’s press connector to disconnect it. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop up the power button cable’s connector—think of it as giving the cable a little high-five.

– Take the flat end of your spudger and gently pop up the display cable’s connector—like opening a stubborn soda can, but with way less mess.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop up the secondary interconnect cable’s press connector. It’s like giving it a little handshake.

– Now give the main interconnect cable’s press connector the same treatment. Quick and easy!

– Gently use a spudger or your fingers to nudge that power button cable away from the phone, giving it some room to breathe.

– Now, give some love to the left-edge 5G antenna cable and repeat the same gentle bending motion.

– Grab some tweezers or use your fingers to gently push the orange 5G antenna cable away from the phone. Repeat the same careful move for the green 5G antenna cable to keep everything neat and safe. If you need help along the way, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and get ready to tackle that 4 mm screw holding down the camera bracket and motherboard to the frame. You’ve got this!

– Slip a spudger between the bottom-right corner of the motherboard and the frame like you’re sneaking a cookie before dinner.

– Gently pry up with the spudger to pop those clips loose and set the motherboard assembly free.

– Grab the motherboard assembly with your fingers and lift it out—mission accomplished!

– Grab the point of your spudger and gently pry up the ultra wide camera’s press connector from the motherboard — it’s like a little handshake between parts. Then, use tweezers or your fingers to carefully lift out the ultra wide camera. Easy does it! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently wedge the flat end of your trusty spudger to lift and detach the wide and telephoto camera’s press connector from the motherboard. Easy peasy!

– With a little finesse, use your tweezers or just your fingers to carefully take out the wide and telephoto camera. You’ve got this!

– Take a moment to compare your shiny new replacement part with the original—don’t forget to transfer any leftover components or peel off those pesky adhesive backings before you dive into the installation!

– When it’s time to put everything back together, just retrace your steps in reverse. Easy peasy!

– Once you’ve wrapped up the repair, follow this guide to give your device a little test run and make sure everything’s working smoothly.

– Got some e-waste? Don’t just toss it! Make sure to drop it off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

– If things didn’t go quite as planned, no worries! Swing by our Answers community for some troubleshooting tips. And remember, if you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Warm up your iOpener and let it hang out on the bottom edge of the back cover for a couple of minutes.

– Stick a suction cup on the back of your phone, aiming for the center near the bottom edge—precision counts, but no stress.

– Lift the suction cup with a steady, confident pull until you see a tiny gap forming between the back cover and the frame. You’re making progress!

– Slide an opening pick into that gap—go slow, and let the tool do the work.

– Gently glide the pick back and forth along the bottom edge to cut through that sticky adhesive like a pro.

– Keep the pick in place to stop the adhesive from sealing up again. You’re doing great!

– Warm up the left edge of the back cover with a heated iOpener for about two minutes. Get ready for some gentle prying action!

– Slap that suction cup on the back of your phone, aiming for the center of the left edge. It’s like giving your device a little hug.

– Give the suction cup a steady, confident pull—think strong but chill. You’re going for a gap between the back cover and the frame, not a wrestling match.

– Slide an opening pick into the gap you just made. Congrats, you’re officially prying things apart like a pro.

– Glide an opening pick along the left edge and down to the bottom corner to slice through that stubborn adhesive.

– Keep the pick parked there to stop the glue from making a comeback.

– Warm up the back cover’s right edge with a heated iOpener for about two minutes. This helps loosen the adhesive so you can get inside more easily.

– Stick a suction cup onto the back of your phone—aim for the center along the right edge for best grip.

– Give the suction cup a steady, strong pull to crack open a little gap between the back cover and the phone’s frame. (Think of it like opening a stubborn pickle jar, just much cooler.)

– Slide an opening pick into the gap you created. You’re in!

– Work an opening pick along the right edge of the back cover, slicing through that stubborn adhesive.

– Keep the pick in place to stop the sticky stuff from sealing itself back up.

– Swing that opening pick around the top-right corner to keep things moving smoothly!

– Slide that top opening pick right up next to the camera shell—it’s like they were meant to be neighbors.

– Do the same with the pick on the left edge. Let those picks mingle!

– Warm up an iOpener and gently press it onto the camera shell for about two minutes. This helps loosen things up for the next step.

– Turn the back cover counterclockwise to loosen it up and create a small gap between the camera shell and the frame.

– Slide an opening pick into that gap to start prying it open.

– Slide those picks gently toward the camera shell, sneaking them right under the back cover’s corners next to the camera shell.

– Wiggle the picks back and forth along the spot where the back cover and camera shell meet, working your magic until you see a gap between the camera shell and the frame.

– Gently slide a pry tool or opening pick between the camera shell and the frame to loosen the adhesive holding it in place. Keep it steady and work your way around to avoid any cracks or damage. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Don’t forget to slice through the extra adhesive hanging out to the right of the camera. It’s just waiting for you to give it a little snip!

– When you’re using the pick, tilt it downwards to keep everything safe and sound. We want to avoid any mishaps!

– Aim the tip of your opening pick right at your phone’s flash—it’s not a game of darts, but close!

– Slide the pick in gently, dodging the flash plate like a pro.

– Cut through that sticky adhesive just to the right of the camera. You’re almost there!

– Pop off the back cover.

– When you’re putting everything back together:

– Now’s the perfect moment to power up your phone and make sure everything’s working right—test it out before you button it up. Just don’t forget to turn it off again before diving back in.

– Clear away any leftover adhesive chunks using tweezers or your fingers. A little isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) works wonders for getting rid of sticky residue.

– Rolling with Samsung custom-cut adhesives? Check out Salvation Repair’s guide.

– Using double-sided tape? Salvation Repair’s guide has you covered.

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and get ready to tackle those five 4 mm-long screws holding the motherboard bracket snugly to the frame. Let’s get this party started!

– Grab your tweezers and carefully lift up the motherboard bracket, unclipping it from the frame. Easy does it—no need to muscle through this part!

– Use tweezers or your fingers to carefully hold the motherboard bracket out of the way, then gently pry up the battery press connector with a spudger. When it’s time to reconnect, align the press connector carefully—press down on one side until it clicks, then do the same on the other side. Avoid pressing in the middle to prevent bending the pins and causing permanent damage. Need some help? You can always schedule a repair.

– Keep the motherboard bracket out of the way with one hand, and with the other, grab your trusty spudger to gently pop up and disconnect the wireless charging coil’s press connector.

– Gently peel the wireless charging coil away from the phone using your fingers. No rush, take your time!

– When putting everything back together, start by securing the motherboard bracket screws. This will help line up the charging coil just right. Then, press down firmly on the rest of the coil to make sure it sticks properly.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop up the earpiece speaker cable connector. Easy does it—no need to flex your muscles!

– Grab a Phillips screwdriver and unscrew those seven 4mm screws holding the earpiece speaker to the motherboard. Once they’re out, you’re one step closer to swapping or repairing that part. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Slide your spudger into the gap right next to the earpiece speaker on the far right side of your phone.

– Pop those speaker clips out by gently prying with your spudger—like opening a stubborn bag of chips.

– Grab the speaker with tweezers or your fingers and lift it out. Nice work!

– Grab the flat end of a spudger and gently pry up to disconnect the front camera’s press connector. Take your time—patience is key to keeping everything in one piece. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab some high-octane isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) and drop a few magic drops around the edges of the front camera. Let it work its cleaning charm in those tiny gaps.

– Slide the spudger gently into the gap between the frame and the front camera.

– Carefully pry up with the spudger to free the front camera.

– Grab the front camera with tweezers or your fingers and remove it with ease.

– Grab a SIM eject tool, a small flat tool, or even a paperclip that you’ve straightened out, and gently pop it into the SIM card tray hole on the bottom of your phone.

– Give it a little push to eject the SIM tray. Don’t be shy, but don’t go too hard either.

– Once the tray is out, carefully remove it. Easy peasy!

– Warm up your iOpener and gently place it against the bottom edge of the back cover for a cozy two minutes.

– Wiggle that pick along the bottom edge to slice through the sticky stuff holding things together.

– Let the pick chill there—this keeps the adhesive from sneakily sticking itself back.

– Place a heated iOpener along the left edge of the back cover and let it work its magic for about two minutes.

– Grab a suction cup and stick it on the back of your phone, aiming for the center of the left edge.

– Pull up with a nice, steady force on that suction cup; we want to create a little space between the back cover and the frame.

– Now, slide an opening pick into the newfound gap!

– Gently glide an opening pick along the left edge down to the bottom left corner to slice through that pesky adhesive.

– Keep that pick in place so the adhesive doesn’t seal itself back up.

– Heat up your iOpener and give that right edge of the back cover a cozy two-minute spa session. It’s all about warming things up for a smooth repair!

– Stick your suction cup smack dab near the middle of the right edge of the phone’s back.

– Give the suction cup a confident pull—steady and strong—to wiggle open a gap between the back cover and the frame.

– Slide an opening pick into that gap like you’re sneaking into a secret club.

– Gently slide an opening pick along the back cover’s right edge to slice through the adhesive. Keep the pick in place afterward to stop the adhesive from sealing back up. If you need extra help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently glide the right-edge opening pick around the top-right corner of your phone, like you’re giving it a little hug!

– Gently slide the top-most opening pick as close to the camera shell as you can get. You’ve got this!

– Now, let’s do the same thing with the left-edge pick. Keep it steady!

– Warm up an iOpener and gently press it onto the camera shell, holding it there for about two minutes to loosen things up.

– Twist the back cover to the left and watch as a gap appears between the camera shell and the frame—like magic, but with less glitter.

– Slide an opening pick into that new gap like you’re sneaking into a secret club.