Month: August 2025

– Grab your iOpener and let it chill on the back cover for at least three minutes—this gives the adhesive underneath a chance to loosen up.

– Grab a suction cup and stick it right at the bottom edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as you can get. Then, gently lift the back cover with the suction device to create a tiny space between it and the frame. Next, slide an opening pick into that gap—think of it as your opening wedge. Carefully move the pick toward the bottom left corner to slice through the adhesive holding everything together. Keep that pick in place to prevent the adhesive from sticking back together. If you need a hand along the way, you can always schedule a repair.

– Slide another pick under the lower edge—think of it as giving the glue a gentle nudge to loosen up.

– Glide the pick down toward the bottom-right corner, slicing the sticky stuff like you’re carving a tiny path.

– Leave both picks chilling in place so the adhesive doesn’t pull a sneaky and reseal while you’re not looking.

– Pop a third opening pick into the bottom right corner—like you’re dealing cards, but for your phone.

– Glide that pick up the right edge to slice through the adhesive. Think of it as giving your phone a gentle haircut.

– Leave the pick chilling in the top right corner so the sticky stuff doesn’t sneak back together.

– Slide a fourth opening pick under the top right corner of your phone like a pro.

– Gently glide the pick along the top edge to cut through that sticky adhesive.

– Keep the opening pick in the top left corner to stop the adhesive from sealing back up.

– Slide a fifth opening pick under the bottom-left corner and cruise it along the left edge to shoo away the last bits of glue.

– Start by removing the back cover of your device. As you reassemble, it’s a good idea to power on your device and test all functions before sealing everything up tight. Make sure to shut it down completely before moving forward. Use tweezers or your fingers to carefully pick away any leftover adhesive chunks, and wipe away residue with high-concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol for a clean finish. If you’re working with Samsung custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide. For double-sided tape, check out this guide. If you need a hand, remember you can always schedule a repair.

– Slip an opening pick under the lower left edge of the NFC antenna and charging coil setup—like you’re sliding into home base.

– Gently glide the pick along the bottom left side to loosen it from the battery. Take your time—no need for a wrestling match here.

– Start by gently slipping an opening pick underneath the bottom edge of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. Then, carefully slide the pick along the bottom of the assembly to loosen it from the loudspeaker. If you need help along the way, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop the charging coil connector straight up from its socket. You’ve got this!

– Gently pry up the NFC antenna connector using a spudger, lifting straight up from its socket. Take your time—it’s a small connection, but steady hands will do the trick. If you need help along the way, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and tackle those five 3.9 mm-long screws that are holding down the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. Let’s get it done!

– Gently lift out the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly using tweezers or your fingers—like you’re plucking the last cookie from the jar, but with a little more precision.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop the battery connector straight up out of its socket. Easy does it—no wrestling moves required!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop the display flex cable’s top connector straight out of its socket. Easy does it—no force needed!

– Pop the main and interconnect flex cables loose with a spudger—just give the upper connectors a gentle upward nudge and they’ll hop right out of their sockets. Easy does it!

– Grab your trusty Phillips driver and pop out the seven 3.9 mm screws holding the earpiece speaker in place—think of it as freeing the tiny DJ from its cage.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop the earpiece speaker cable connector straight up from its socket—easy does it!

– Slide a spudger under the bottom left corner of the earpiece speaker assembly.

– Gently use your spudger to lift the earpiece speaker assembly up.

– Grab your tweezers or use your fingers—whichever feels cooler—and gently lift out the earpiece speaker assembly.

– When you’re putting things back together, lay down some fresh adhesive after giving those spots a quick clean with isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%).

– Grab your spudger and gently lift the front-facing camera cable connector out of its socket. It should come right up without a fuss.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop the power button flex cable connector straight up from its socket—no acrobatics required.

– Now, use your spudger to nudge the flex cable aside, so it stays safe and out of the way while you work on freeing the motherboard.

– Grab your spudger and gently pry the power antenna flex cable straight up from its socket to disconnect it—think of it as gently lifting a delicate lid.

– Carefully bend the flex cable to the side with your spudger, giving it a gentle nudge so it doesn’t get damaged when removing the motherboard. Easy does it!

– Gently slide a spudger underneath the top edge of the motherboard assembly, right next to the vibration motor. Then, use your spudger to carefully lift and pry the motherboard assembly upward. Need a hand? You can always schedule a repair.

– Gently lift out the motherboard assembly, making sure to bring the rear cameras along for the ride.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop up the connector for the ultra wide camera flex cable. It’s like unplugging a tiny robot—just straight up, nice and easy.

– Now, use your spudger to lift the connector for the wide and tele camera assembly. Give it a gentle nudge straight up from its socket. You’ve got this!

– Give your device a test run before sealing it up—better safe than sorry!

– Check out your new part next to the old one. You might need to move over some bits or peel off any sticky stuff before installing.

– To put everything back together, just retrace your steps.

– When you’re done, use this guide to make sure your fix did the trick.

– Got old parts? Drop them off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler—your planet will thank you.

– If things got a little wild and your device isn’t cooperating, try some basic troubleshooting or get advice from our Answers community. And if you’re still stuck, you can always schedule a repair.

– Get your iOpener nice and toasty, and then stick it on the back cover for a cozy three minutes. This will help loosen up that pesky adhesive hiding underneath.

– Grab a suction handle and attach it to the bottom edge of the back cover, getting as close to the edge as you can.

– Give the back cover a gentle lift using the suction handle to create a little gap between it and the frame.

– Slide an opening pick into that gap you just made.

– Carefully slide the opening pick down to the bottom left corner to cut through the adhesive like a pro.

– Keep that opening pick in place to make sure the adhesive doesn’t seal back up.

– Pop in a second opening pick along the bottom edge of your phone—think of it as giving your phone a gentle nudge.

– Glide that pick over to the bottom right corner to cut through the sticky adhesive—like slicing through digital peanut butter.

– Keep those opening picks chilling in place so the adhesive doesn’t sneak back together.

– Pop a third pick into the bottom right corner of your phone—like you’re dealing cards at a high-stakes poker game.

– Glide that pick up the right edge to break through the sticky stuff holding your phone together.

– Let the pick hang out in the top right corner to keep the glue from sneaking back together.

– Pop in a fourth opening pick just beneath the top right corner of your phone to get things started.

– Slide that pick along the top edge to cut through the adhesive like a hot knife through butter.

– Keep the opening pick in the top left corner to stop the adhesive from sealing back up—no surprises here.

– Gently slide a fifth opening pick into the bottom left corner, like you’re tucking it in for a cozy nap.

– Now, glide that opening pick along the left edge of the back cover to slice through the rest of that sticky adhesive. You’re doing great!

– First up, let’s get that back cover off! You’re on your way to a successful repair.

– Now, as you put everything back together:

– This is a perfect moment to power up your phone and give everything a good test before sealing it up tight. Just remember to power it down completely again before diving back into the assembly.

– Got any pesky adhesive chunks? Use tweezers or your fingers to remove them. A little high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) can help you wipe away any leftover sticky residue.

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

– For those using double-sided tape, make sure to follow this guide.

– Slip an opening pick under the bottom left corner of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly—think of it like giving your phone a gentle nudge.

– Glide the pick along the bottom left edge to loosen the assembly from the battery. No need to rush, just a smooth move does the trick!

– Slide an opening pick under the lower edge of the NFC antenna and charging coil—think of it as giving the pick a backstage pass.

– Gently glide the pick along the bottom to loosen the assembly from the loudspeaker. Take it slow and steady—no need to rush the magic.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop the charging coil connector straight up from its socket—like opening a secret treasure chest for your device.

– Grab a spudger and gently pry the NFC antenna connector straight up from its socket. Easy does it—just a little lift to disconnect.

– Grab your trusty Phillips driver and twist out the five 3.9 mm screws holding the NFC antenna and charging coil—think of it as popping the top off a soda, except way quieter.

– Gently lift out the NFC antenna and charging coil using tweezers or your fingers—no need to wrestle with it!

– Grab a spudger and gently pry up the battery connector straight out of its socket. Keep it steady and avoid any wiggle-wiggle. If you need a hand with tools or the process, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and start unscrewing the six screws that are holding the loudspeaker assembly in place. Each screw is about 3.9 mm long, so make sure to keep them safe while you work your magic!

– Time to get this repair started! Insert an opening pick into the gap between the top edge of the loudspeaker assembly and the midframe. This is where the magic begins.

– Now, use that trusty opening pick to pry up the loudspeaker assembly by gently tilting it downwards. You’re making great progress!

– Take out the loudspeaker assembly with care.

– When putting things back together, fresh adhesive is your friend—just make sure to clean the area first with isopropyl alcohol (over 90%).

– Warm up your iOpener and let it hang out on the back cover for a solid three minutes. This gives the adhesive underneath a chance to loosen up and makes your next moves way easier.

– Stick a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible. Gently lift the back cover with the suction cup to create a small gap between it and the frame. Slip an opening pick into that gap. Carefully slide the pick toward the bottom left corner to cut through the adhesive. Leave the pick in place to keep the adhesive from sticking back together. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Slip a second pick under the bottom edge of your phone—like you’re picking a lock, but way less suspicious.

– Glide that pick over to the bottom right corner to slice through the sticky stuff holding things together.

– Let your picks hang out right where they are, so the adhesive doesn’t sneakily stick everything back together.

– Pop in a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone—it’s like giving your device a little love tap!

– Gently slide that pick right along the edge to slice through the adhesive. You’re basically making a sweet little opening here.

– Now, keep that opening pick snug in the top right corner to make sure the adhesive doesn’t decide to make a comeback!

– Pop a fourth opening pick under the top right corner of your phone—just like adding sprinkles to a cupcake.

– Slide that pick along the top edge to loosen up the sticky stuff holding things together.

– For a pro move, leave the pick chilling in the top left corner so the adhesive doesn’t get any ideas about sticking again.

– Slip a fifth pick under the bottom left corner—just like sliding into the DMs.

– Glide the pick up the left edge to break up the last bits of sticky stuff holding the back cover on.

– First things first, let’s pop off that back cover. It’s like opening a surprise gift!

– Now, during the reassembly phase, give yourself a moment to showcase your handiwork. Power up your phone and make sure everything’s working like a charm before putting the final seal on this tech treasure. Just remember to power it down completely before you dive back in.

– Got any sticky adhesive remnants hanging around? Grab a pair of tweezers or your fingers and show them who’s boss. A little splash of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol will help wipe away that pesky residue.

– If you’re using Samsung custom-cut adhesives, follow this awesome guide.

– And if double-sided tape is more your style, check out this helpful guide.

– Gently slide an opening pick underneath the lower left corner of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. You’re on the right track!

– Carefully glide the opening pick along the bottom left edge of the assembly to separate it from the battery. Keep it smooth and steady!

– Slide an opening pick underneath the lower edge of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly with care.

– Gently glide the opening pick along the bottom of the assembly to detach it from the loudspeaker.

– Grab a spudger and gently lift the charging coil connector straight up from its socket to disconnect it. Keep it smooth and steady—no force needed. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab your trusty spudger and pop the NFC antenna connector straight up from its socket. Just a gentle lift—no wrestling required!

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and take out the five 3.9 mm screws holding down the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. Easy does it!

– Gently grab your trusty tweezers or just use your fingers to carefully pop out the NFC antenna and the charging coil assembly. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the battery cable connector upward from its socket. It’s like giving it a little lift-off!

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and unscrew the six 3.9 mm screws holding the loudspeaker assembly in place. It’s like unlocking the secret level—just keep track of those tiny screws!

– Slide an opening pick into the little gap between the loudspeaker assembly’s top edge and the midframe. You’re on the right track!

– Now, use that trusty pick to gently pry up the loudspeaker assembly by tilting it downwards. You’ve got this!

– First up, let’s liberate that loudspeaker assembly! It’s time to get it out of there.

– When you’re putting things back together, make sure to use some fresh adhesive where it’s needed. Don’t forget to give the surfaces a good clean with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) first—it’s like a spa day for your device!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the upper connectors of the main and interconnect flex cables straight up from their sockets to disconnect them from the motherboard. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop the main flex cable’s bottom connector up from the daughterboard socket. Easy does it—think of it like unplugging a stubborn headphone jack.

– With your fingers or tweezers, lift out the main flex cable with care. No tug-of-war here—just a smooth removal!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently nudge the interconnect flex cable off the daughterboard. Just pry that bottom connector straight up from its cozy socket, and it should pop right out!

– Now, with a delicate touch—either with your fingers or a pair of tweezers—carefully lift out the interconnect flex cable. You’re doing great!

– Grab an iOpener and gently place it on the back cover. Let it sit there for at least three minutes to help loosen that stubborn adhesive. If you need a hand or want to get this done smoothly, you can always schedule a repair.

– Stick a suction handle right near the bottom edge of the back cover—get it as close as you can.

– Gently pull up with the suction handle to pop open a tiny gap between the cover and the frame. You got this!

– Slide an opening pick into that little gap you made.

– Glide the pick over to the bottom left corner and slice through the sticky stuff holding it together.

– Leave the pick chilling in the corner to stop the adhesive from sticking itself back together.

– Pop in a second opening pick at the bottom edge of your phone.

– Gently slide that opening pick over to the bottom right corner to cut through the adhesive.

– Keep those opening picks in place so the adhesive doesn’t decide to stick back together!

– Pop a third opening pick into the bottom right corner of your phone.

– Gently glide that pick along the right edge to cut through the adhesive like a pro.

– Keep that pick snug in the top right corner to stop the adhesive from sticking back together.

– Pop in a fourth opening pick under the top right corner of your phone—like sneaking an extra fry into your order.

– Glide that pick across the top edge to slice through the sticky stuff holding things together.

– Let the pick chill in the top left corner, so the adhesive doesn’t get any ideas about sealing back up.

– Time to get this repair started! Insert a fifth opening pick underneath the bottom left corner to begin loosening the adhesive.

– Now, gently slide the opening pick along the left edge of the back cover to slice through the remaining adhesive, making sure to take your time and be patient.

– Take off the back cover with a gentle touch.

– When putting everything back together:

– Now’s a great time to power up your phone and check that everything works like a charm before sealing it up! Just make sure to switch your phone off completely before diving back in.

– Use tweezers or your fingers to get rid of any sticky adhesive bits. A little high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol will help wipe away any stubborn residue.

– If you’ve got Samsung custom-cut adhesives, be sure to check out this guide.

– For those using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

– Slide an opening pick gently beneath the lower edge of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. You’re doing great!

– Carefully glide the opening pick along the bottom of the assembly to detach it from the loudspeaker. Keep it smooth and steady!

– Grab a spudger and gently pry the charging coil connector straight up from its socket to disconnect it. If you need a hand with this, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab a spudger and gently pry the NFC antenna connector straight up from its socket. Take your time to avoid damage, and if you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab a Phillips screwdriver and loosen those five 3.9 mm screws holding down the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. Easy does it—you’re just removing the hardware that keeps everything in place. Need a hand? Remember, you can always schedule a repair if things get tricky.

– Grab a trusty pair of tweezers or just your fingers, and gently lift out the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. You’ve got this!

– Grab your spudger and gently lift the battery connector straight up from its socket to disconnect the cable.

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and get ready for some fun! Let’s unscrew those seven 3.9 mm-long screws that are keeping the earpiece speaker assembly in place. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the earpiece speaker cable connector straight up from its socket. You’ve got this!

– Slide your spudger under the bottom left corner of the earpiece speaker assembly. Get in there like you mean it!

– Gently pop up the earpiece speaker assembly with your spudger. Take it slow—no need for a wrestling match.

– Grab some tweezers or just use your fingers—whatever works best for you—and gently lift out the earpiece speaker assembly. No need to rush; slow and steady wins here.

– When putting everything back together, fresh adhesive is your friend! Make sure the area’s clean by wiping it with some isopropyl alcohol (90% or stronger) before sticking things down.

– Grab your trusty iOpener and give it a warm hug against the back cover for a solid three minutes. This will help loosen up that stubborn adhesive hiding underneath, making your repair journey a breeze!

– Grab a suction handle and stick it to the bottom edge of the back cover, getting as close to the edge as you can.

– Give that back cover a gentle lift using the suction handle to make a tiny gap between it and the frame.

– Slide an opening pick into the gap you’ve made.

– Carefully glide the opening pick towards the bottom left corner to slice through that pesky adhesive.

– Keep the opening pick in place to stop the adhesive from playing tricks and sealing back up.

– Place a second opening pick at the bottom edge of your device.

– Carefully slide the pick towards the bottom right corner to cut through the adhesive.

– Keep the opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from sealing back up.

– Pop in a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone.

– Gently glide that opening pick along the right edge to cut through the adhesive like a pro.

– Keep the opening pick snug in the top right corner to stop that pesky adhesive from trying to reseal.

– Pop a fourth pick under the top right corner—like you’re sneaking an extra fry on your plate.

– Glide that pick along the top edge to slice through the adhesive, smooth moves only.

– Leave your pick chillin’ in the top left corner so the adhesive doesn’t get any ideas about sticking things back together.

– Slip a fifth opening pick under the bottom left corner—like you’re sliding a secret note to your device.

– Glide the pick up the left edge to slice through the last bits of sticky stuff holding the back cover on.

– Pop off the back cover.

– When you’re putting things back together:

– Now’s a smart time to power up your phone and check that everything’s working. Make sure to shut it down again before you jump back in.

– Clear away any leftover adhesive with tweezers or your fingers. For any sticky residue, a little isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) will work wonders.

– Rocking Samsung custom-cut adhesives? Here’s a guide for that.

– Going with double-sided tape? Check out this guide.

– Slip an opening pick under the bottom left corner of the NFC antenna and charging coil combo—like you’re sneaking dessert before dinner.

– Gently glide the pick along the lower left edge to free the assembly from the battery. Smooth moves, minimal fuss!

– Slide an opening pick beneath the lower edge of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. You’ve got this!

– Gently glide the opening pick along the bottom of the assembly to separate it from the loudspeaker. Take your time, and remember, you’re doing great!

– Grab your spudger and gently pop the charging coil connector straight out of its socket. Take it easy, no need to rush—just a little lift and you’re good!

– Grab your spudger and gently pop the NFC antenna connector straight up from its socket. Easy does it!

– Grab a Phillips screwdriver and unscrew those five 3.9 mm screws holding down the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. Easy does it—once those screws are out, you’re one step closer to the fix. If you need a hand along the way, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently grab your trusty tweezers or just your fingers and carefully lift out the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the battery cable connector straight up from its socket. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and get ready for some action! Unscrew those six 3.9 mm-long screws holding the loudspeaker assembly in place. You’ve got this!

– Slide an opening pick into the tiny gap between the top of the loudspeaker assembly and the midframe. You’re doing great!

– Now, gently tilt that opening pick downward to pry up the loudspeaker assembly. Keep going, you’ve got this!

– Time to say goodbye to that loudspeaker assembly – carefully remove it.

– When you’re putting everything back together, don’t forget to add some fresh adhesive where it’s needed. First, give the relevant areas a good clean with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop the display flex cable’s top connector straight up out of its socket. Easy does it—no need to wrestle with it!

– If you can, power up your device and give your repair a quick test before you seal it all up with new adhesive.

– Check out your new replacement part against the original one—don’t forget to transfer any leftover components or peel off those pesky adhesive backings before you install.

– To put everything back together, just follow these instructions in reverse order.

– Once you’ve wrapped up the repair, use this guide to test your handiwork.

– Got some e-waste? Make sure to drop it off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

– Things didn’t go as smoothly as you’d hoped? No worries! Try some basic troubleshooting, or if you’re still stuck, feel free to schedule a repair for some extra help.

– Grab an iOpener and gently lay it over the back cover. Let it sit for about three minutes to give the glue a little time to relax and loosen up.

– Get a grip on that back cover by attaching a suction handle to the bottom edge – the closer to the edge, the better!

– Use the suction handle to carefully lift the back cover and create a small gap between it and the frame. You’re making progress!

– Now it’s time to bring in the opening pick. Insert it into the gap you just created and get ready to loosen things up.

– Slide the opening pick all the way to the bottom left corner. This is where the magic happens, and you’ll start to slice through the adhesive.

– Leave the opening pick in place for now. This will prevent the adhesive from sneaking back in and resealing itself. You’re doing great!

– Time to get this repair started! Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge of your phone to help loosen things up.

– Now, carefully slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice through the adhesive – you’re making great progress!

– Leave the opening picks in place for now, so the adhesive doesn’t reseal and you can keep moving forward with your repair.

– Pop in a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone.

– Gently slide that opening pick along the right edge to cut through the adhesive like a pro.

– Keep the opening pick parked in the top right corner to stop the adhesive from sealing up again.

– Pop a fourth opening pick under the top right corner of your phone—like you’re sneaking in an extra slice of pizza.

– Glide that pick along the top edge to slice through the sticky stuff holding it together.

– Leave the pick chilling in the top left corner so the adhesive doesn’t get any ideas about sealing back up.

– Slip in a fifth opening pick right under the bottom left corner to get things started.

– Then, glide your opening tool along the left side of the back cover to carefully cut through the remaining adhesive.

– Pop off the back cover.

– When you’re putting things back together:

– Now’s a great time to fire up your phone and make sure everything works before you seal it up. Don’t forget to power it down again before you get back to business.

– Clear away any leftover adhesive bits with tweezers or your fingers. For those stubborn sticky spots, grab some isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) and wipe them clean.

– Rocking Samsung custom-cut adhesives? Check out this guide.

– Rolling with double-sided tape? This guide’s got your back.

– Sneak an opening pick under the bottom left corner of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly—like a secret agent on a mission.

– Glide the pick along that bottom left edge, gently separating the assembly from the battery. No need to rush, smooth moves only.

– Slip an opening pick under the bottom edge of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly—like you’re slicing into a tech sandwich.

– Gently glide the pick along the bottom to separate the assembly from the loudspeaker. Take it slow and steady, you got this!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the connector for the charging coil straight up from its socket. It’s like a little dance move—just keep it smooth and steady!

– Grab a spudger and gently pry the connector of the NFC antenna straight up from its socket. You’ve got this!

– Grab a Phillips screwdriver and loosen those five 3.9 mm screws holding down the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. Easy peasy—just keep track of those screws so nothing goes missing. If you run into trouble or need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Next, use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to gently pull out the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. Take your time and be careful not to damage any of the surrounding components.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently lift the battery connector straight up out of its socket. Easy does it—no need to fight with it!

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and unscrew the six 3.9 mm screws holding down the loudspeaker assembly. Don’t worry, they’re all the same size—no screw mix-ups here!

– Slip an opening pick into the space between the top edge of the loudspeaker assembly and the midframe—like sliding a note to your secret crush.

– Gently pry up the loudspeaker assembly by tipping it downward. Think of it as giving the assembly a little nudge to get it moving.

– Let’s kick things off by gently removing the loudspeaker assembly. No need to rush, take your time!

– When you’re putting things back together, don’t forget to apply fresh adhesive where needed after giving those areas a good clean with isopropyl alcohol (>90%). It’s all about keeping things nice and tidy!

– Grab a spudger and gently pry the main and interconnect flex cables away from the motherboard, lifting their top connectors straight up from their sockets. Easy does it—patience is key! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab a spudger and gently pry the bottom connector of the main flex cable straight up from its socket to disconnect it from the daughterboard.

– Next, use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to carefully lift the main flex cable out of the way. Easy peasy!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop up the bottom connector of the interconnect flex cable from its socket on the daughterboard. Treat it like opening a stubborn snack bag—firm but careful!

– Now, use your fingers or tweezers to lift out the interconnect flex cable. Take it slow; this cable isn’t going to win any tug-of-war contests.

– Grab your trusty SIM card eject tool, a SIM eject bit, or even a straightened paper clip. Find the tiny hole on the SIM tray at the bottom edge of your phone.

– Give that hole a gentle poke to pop the SIM card tray out like a pro!

– Pop out the SIM card tray with a gentle push or pry. Keep it smooth, and if you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and loosen those three 3.4 mm screws holding the charging board in place. Easy does it—you’re almost there! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently slide the pointed end of your trusty spudger under the left edge of the charging board, right next to where the main flex cable connects.

– Now, give that charging board a little nudge upwards with your spudger to free it from its snug spot.

– Grab some blunt tweezers or just use your fingers—no need to get fancy. Gently lift the top edge of the charging board and then slide that USB-C connector out like you’re unplugging from a wild Friday night.

– When you’re putting things back together, fresh adhesive is your friend. Clean up those spots with isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) before you lay it down. Smooth, clean, and ready to stick!

– Get your iOpener ready and stick it on that back cover for a solid three minutes. This will help loosen up the adhesive lurking underneath, making things a whole lot easier for your next steps!

– Pop in a second opening pick at the bottom edge of your phone like a pro.

– Gently slide that pick over to the bottom right corner to cut through the adhesive.

– Keep those opening picks in place to stop that adhesive from sealing up again.

– Pop a third opening pick into the bottom right corner of your phone—like you’re dealing cards, but for tech.

– Slide that pick up the right edge to loosen up the stubborn adhesive. Take it slow; no need to rush.

– Leave the pick chilling in the top right corner to keep the adhesive from getting cozy again.

– Gently wedge a fourth pick under the top right corner of your device to start loosening things up.

– Carefully slide the pick along the top edge to cut through the adhesive holding it together.

– Keep the pick in the top left corner to stop the adhesive from sticking back together as you work.

– Slip a fifth opening pick beneath the bottom left corner to get things started. Then, glide the pick along the left edge of the back cover, carefully slicing through any remaining glue. Take your time—patience makes perfect. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Start by removing the back cover to get to the inside. When you’re ready to put everything back together, take a moment to power on your device and test all functions—this way, you catch any issues early before sealing it up tight. Once you’re satisfied, shut down your device completely before proceeding. Gently peel away any leftover adhesive chunks using tweezers or your fingers, and wipe away any sticky residue with some high-concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol for a clean finish. If you’re using Samsung-specific pre-cut adhesives, follow this guide. For double-sided tape, follow this guide to get it just right. If you need a hand at any point, you can always schedule a repair.

– Gently slide an opening pick under the lower left corner of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.

– Carefully maneuver the pick along the bottom left edge to wiggle it free from the battery. Keep it smooth and steady!

– Slide an opening pick under the lower edge of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. You’re doing great!

– Gently glide the opening pick along the bottom of the assembly to detach it from the loudspeaker. Keep it smooth and steady!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the charging coil connector straight up from its socket. It’s like giving it a little lift!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the NFC antenna connector straight up from its socket. You’re doing great!

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and get ready to tackle those five 3.9 mm-long screws holding the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly in place. You’re going to do great!

– Grab a trusty pair of tweezers or just your nimble fingers, and gently lift out the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the battery cable connector straight up from its socket. Easy peasy!

– Grab your Phillips screwdriver and take out those six 3.9 mm screws holding the loudspeaker assembly in place. Let’s get that speaker ready for its big exit!

– Slide an opening pick into the tiny gap between the top of the loudspeaker assembly and the midframe. It’s like a little dance move for your tools!

– Now, use that opening pick to gently nudge the loudspeaker assembly upwards by tilting it down. You’re doing great—keep it smooth and steady!

– Carefully detach the loudspeaker assembly. Once you’re ready to put everything back together, make sure to reapply fresh adhesive in the spots that need it, after giving the area a good clean with isopropyl alcohol (>90%). If you get stuck or need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab a spudger and gently pry up the upper connector of the display flex cable to disconnect it from the socket. Easy does it—just lift straight up to keep things safe. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop the main and interconnect flex cables off the motherboard by lifting their top connectors straight out of their sockets. Easy does it—no need to rush, just a smooth little pry!

– Pop the display flex cable connector up with your spudger—just a gentle upward flick and it’s free.

– Pinch or tweeze the flex cable out like you’re picking the first pickle from the jar—slow and steady wins the race.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the main flex cable off the daughterboard by lifting its bottom connector straight up from the socket. You’ve got this!

– Now, use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to delicately detach the main flex cable. Easy peasy!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently lift the bottom connector of the interconnect flex cable straight up from its socket on the daughterboard. Time to disconnect!

– Now, with a steady hand, use your fingers or tweezers to carefully detach the interconnect flex cable. You’re doing great!

– Grab your spudger and gently pry the power button flex cable straight up to disconnect it from its socket. Then, carefully bend the flex cable aside with your spudger to keep it out of harm’s way during the battery removal. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Drop 1-2 drops of high-concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol into the gaps between the frame and the edges of the battery. Don’t be shy—get those gaps nicely coated.

– Give the alcohol a couple of minutes to work its magic and loosen up the battery adhesive. Patience pays off—let it soak in for at least two to three minutes to make the removal smoother.

– Stick a suction handle onto the battery, getting it as close to the battery’s edge as you can—no need to wrestle with it.

– Slide an opening pick into the gap between the battery’s edge and the frame. Take it slow and steady; no need to rush.

– Twist the pick so its long edge slips right into the gap. You got this!

– With a steady grip, lift the suction handle and gently angle the opening pick downward to coax the battery free. You’ve got this!

– Pop out the battery—don’t forget to peel away any stubborn sticky bits.

– If you used isopropyl alcohol, give it a chill ten-minute break before you toss in the new battery. This lets everything dry out nicely.

– Reassembly time:

– Stick the fresh battery down with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape. For perfect placement, slap the adhesive inside your device right where the old stuff was—don’t put it straight on the battery. Press it in so it feels secure.

– For a smooth fit, hook the battery up to the motherboard briefly to line it up. Once it’s in place, unplug it again.

– Warm up an iOpener and gently press it against the bottom edge of the back cover 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.

– Grab a suction handle and stick it to the bottom edge of the back cover, right up against the edge for the best grip.

– Gently pull on the suction handle to lift the back cover just enough to create a tiny gap between it and the frame.

– Slide an opening pick into that little gap you just made.

– Carefully glide the opening pick down to the bottom left corner to cut through the adhesive.

– Keep that opening pick in place to stop the adhesive from sealing back up.

– Pop a second opening pick down along the bottom edge of your phone—like you’re dealing cards to a really stubborn opponent.

– Glide that pick over to the bottom right corner to slice through the sticky adhesive. Think of it as cutting through a gooey slice of pizza.

– Leave your picks hanging out where they are to stop the adhesive from sticking things back together. No surprise reunions here!

– Warm up that iOpener and give it a cozy hug on the right edge of the back cover for a solid two minutes.

– Time to get this repair started! Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone – it’s going to help you get inside.

– Now, gently slide the opening pick along the right edge of your phone to loosen the adhesive. Take your time, you got this!

– Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to keep the adhesive from sealing back up. You’re making great progress!

– Warm up your iOpener and give the top edge of that back cover a cozy two-minute hug.

– Pop that fourth opening pick right under the top right corner of your phone.

– Gently slide the opening pick along the top edge to cut through the adhesive like butter.

– Keep the opening pick snug in the top left corner to stop that adhesive from trying to reseal.

– Warm up your iOpener and park it on the left edge of the back cover for a solid two minutes. Let that heat work its magic!

– Now it’s time to add a fifth opening pick under the bottom left corner – nice and easy!

– Gently slide the opening pick along the left edge of the back cover to cut through the remaining adhesive. You’re making great progress!

– Before installing the new part, take a good look at it and compare it with the original. Don’t forget to transfer any leftover components and peel off any adhesive backings from the new part.

– To put everything back together, just follow the instructions in reverse order. Simple as that!

– Got some e-waste lying around? Make sure to drop it off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler to keep things eco-friendly.

– Things not going as planned? No worries, try some quick troubleshooting or reach out to our community for a hand. We’re here to help!