Samsung Galaxy Note10 Screen Replacement Guide – DIY Tutorial
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 30 Steps
Get ready to tackle the screen replacement on your Samsung Galaxy Note10 with this handy guide! First up, since the Note10 likes to keep things snug, you’ll need to pop off the back panel to reach that pesky screen cable. Before diving in, make sure you’ve got a set of replacement adhesives handy for both the back panel and the screen. If you hit any bumps along the way, remember, you can always schedule a repair!
Step 1
Make sure to power down your phone completely before diving into the disassembly adventure!
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate can also be used—just be careful not to overheat the phone! The display and internal battery are both a little sensitive to heat, so we don’t want to cause any accidental damage. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Get your iOpener nice and toasty by applying it to the left edge of the back panel for a minute. Think of it like a hot compress for your phone! Ready to get this party started?
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Step 2
If your back glass is cracked, it might be tricky to get the suction cup to stick. Don’t worry! Try covering the cracks with clear packing tape. If that doesn’t work, you can try some strong tape instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, superglue the suction cup to the broken panel. It’s all good!
Depending on how old your phone is, this step might be a little tougher. No worries, just apply more heat to the edge and try again. You’ve got this!
– Grab a suction cup and stick it to the warm edge of the back panel, getting as close to the edge as you can.
– Give that suction cup a solid pull with steady strength to open up a little gap between the back panel and the frame.
– Slide the tip of an opening pick into that gap you’ve just created.
Step 3
Keep that opening pick on a short leash—don’t let it dive more than halfway into your phone, or you might just tick off some delicate internal parts.
– Now it’s time to get that opening pick sliding – gently work it along the left edge towards the bottom left corner to break through the adhesive. You’re making great progress!
– Leave that pick right where it is, stuck in the bottom left corner, to keep the adhesive from sealing back up. You’re doing a great job so far! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 4
– Pop in a second opening pick and glide it along the left edge, heading towards the top left corner to cut through that adhesive like a pro.
– Keep that pick snugly in the top left corner to make sure the adhesive doesn’t get any funny ideas about sealing back up.
Step 5
– Grab your trusty iOpener and place it on the top edge of your phone for a solid minute. Let the magic happen!
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Step 6
– Alright, let’s get that phone open! Insert a third opening pick into the gap at the top of the phone.
– Now, slide the pick to the top right corner, carefully slicing through the adhesive. You got this!
– Leave the pick in place to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing. You’re doing great!
Step 7
– Grab your trusty iOpener and heat up the right edge of your phone for a minute. Get that glue nice and loose!
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Step 8
As you work your way towards the bottom edge, you’ll notice the back panel starting to pop away from the phone. Just a little more effort and you’ll be in!
– Pop in that fourth and final opening pick into the gap on the right side of your phone, and gently slide it down towards the bottom right corner to cut through the adhesive like a pro.
– Now, take that opening pick and glide it back and forth around the entire perimeter of the phone to free any stubborn adhesive that might be holding on. If you encounter some extra clingy spots, don’t hesitate to give it a little heat to help it along!
Step 9
– Let’s get that back panel off! Gently lift it up and remove it. You’ve got this!
Step 10
– Alright, grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and give those five 4mm screws holding the wireless charging coil in place a friendly little twist. They’ll come right off!
Step 13
– Now it’s time to carefully disconnect the wireless charging coil connector from the motherboard – simply use the pointed end of a spudger to gently release it. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 14
The wireless charging coil is playfully glued to the phone with a touch of sticky goodness. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Tilt the metal shielding with a smile, as if it’s a fun puzzle to solve!
– Peel up the wireless charging coil as if you’re gently uncovering a hidden treasure.
– Give a friendly wave to the coil as you remove it, almost like saying ‘see you later!’
Step 15
– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and let’s get to work! Carefully unscrew those five 4 mm screws holding the loudspeaker in place.
Step 17
– Alrighty then, time to get your spudger game on! Gently wiggle that display cable loose from its little home on the motherboard. Once it’s disconnected, you can relax a little bit, but stay focused! Now, reattaching those press connectors is a piece of cake – just line ’em up and give ’em a little press down on each side until you hear that satisfying click! Don’t forget, no pushing in the middle, okay? And if something seems a little off, take a breather and check your work again before you dive in deeper. Remember, you’ve got this! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair!
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Step 18
– Now it’s time to carefully disconnect the S-Pen touch layer cable connector from the motherboard – simply use the pointed end of your trusty spudger to get the job done. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 19
You can use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to help out, but remember to keep it cool! Overheating your phone can lead to some serious heat damage for the display and internal battery. So, let’s keep things chill! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Grab your trusty iOpener and give it a warm hug on the left edge of the display for a solid minute. You’ve got this!
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Step 20
If your screen is sporting some serious cracks, a layer of clear packing tape might just do the trick to help the suction cup stick. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can also try using some super strong tape instead of the suction cup. And if you’re really in a bind, a little superglue on the suction cup can help it cling to that broken display.
Now, depending on how old your phone is, this might be a bit tricky. If you’re running into some trouble, just add a bit more heat to the edge and give it another go!
– Let’s get this display party started! Attach a suction cup to the warmed-up edge of the display, getting as close to the edge as possible.
– Now, give that suction cup a good tug with some steady force to create a little space between the display and the frame.
– Time to slip that opening pick into the gap you just created – let’s go!
Step 21
Hey there! Let’s be careful here. Don’t go sticking that opening pick all the way in. You might accidentally poke something you’re not supposed to! Just go about halfway in, and we’ll be good to go. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Gently glide the opening pick down the left side, making your way to the bottom left corner to cut through that sticky adhesive.
– Keep the pick snugly in the bottom left corner to stop the adhesive from re-sticking. You’ve got this!
Step 22
– Now it’s time to bring in some extra help – insert a second opening pick and gently slide it along the left side, making your way towards the top left corner. This will help you slice through the adhesive with ease.
– Leave that pick right where it is, nestled in the top left corner, to keep the adhesive from re-sealing and making your job more difficult. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 23
– Get ready to unlock your phone’s full potential – start by heating up an iOpener and applying it to the bottom edge of your phone for about a minute. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 24
– Pop a third opening pick into the little gap at the bottom edge of your phone.
– Gently slide that pick over to the bottom right corner, cutting through the adhesive like a pro.
– Keep the pick snugly in the bottom right corner to stop that adhesive from getting all clingy again.
Step 25
– Grab your iOpener and warm things up by sticking it on the top edge of your phone for a solid minute.
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Step 26
– Now it’s time to add a fourth opening pick to the gap at the top edge of your phone – nice job getting this far!
– Gently slide the opening pick towards the top right corner, carefully cutting through the adhesive as you go.
– Leave that pick right where it is, in the top right corner, to keep the adhesive from sealing back up. You’re doing great, and if you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 27
– Grab your iOpener and give it a warm hug on the right edge of the phone for about a minute. It’s like a cozy spa treatment for your device!
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Step 28
As you work your way down to the bottom edge, you’ll notice the display starting to pop away from the phone. It’s all part of the journey!
– Gently glide the opening pick from the top right corner down to the bottom right corner of your phone to cut through that sticky adhesive. You’re doing great!
– Now, take that opening pick and dance it back and forth around the entire edge of the phone to free any sneaky adhesive that might still be hanging on. If you run into some stubborn spots, just give it a little heat to help it along. You’re almost there!
Step 29
Be careful not to completely remove the screen just yet – there are still some cables routed through the phone’s frame that you’ll need to deal with first. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Keep that screen at a chill 15º angle or less while you work your magic on the device!
– Gently lift the screen from the edge where the front-facing camera is located. You’ve got this!
Step 30
– Carefully guide those display and S-Pen touch layer cables through the nifty cutouts on your phone frame.
– Gently remove the display like a pro.
– Make sure to clear away any stubborn adhesive remnants before bringing in the new display.
– Check out this guide for tips on how to apply adhesive to your shiny replacement screen.
– Don’t forget to test your repairs before sticking down any new adhesives!
