DIY Samsung Galaxy vibration motor replacement guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 10 Steps

Step 1

– Grab that SIM eject tool and pop it into the little hole on the SIM tray.

– Give it a gentle push until you see part of the SIM tray start to peek out.

– Now, just pull out the rest of the SIM tray like a pro!

Step 2

If you can, grab a few picks to keep that back cover from snapping shut on you.

– Carefully lift the back cover near the SIM tray with your trusty iFixit opening pick. You’ve got this!

– Slide that pick along the seam and gently pop open the clips that are holding everything snugly together.

Step 3

If it’s necessary, gently pop off the button from the bottom of your device. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty hair dryer and set it to low heat! Give that fingerprint sensor a warm hug for about 30 seconds at a time to help loosen up the adhesive that’s holding it in place.

– Once it’s feeling nice and cozy, gently nudge the fingerprint sensor until it pops off the back cover. You’ve got this!

Step 4

– Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and take out those three 3 mm screws from the shield. You’ve got this!

– Now, gently lift the shield off the phone and set it aside. Easy peasy!

Tools Used

Phillips #000 Screwdriver

Step 5

– Grab your trusty tweezers, a spudger, or just your fingers, and gently disconnect that battery press connector from the phone. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Step 6

If you find it necessary, grab a hairdryer and set it to low heat to gently warm up that adhesive under the battery.

When you’re ready, don’t hesitate to use a few pry tools to keep the battery steady while you’re working your magic.

– Grab your trusty iFixit pry tool and gently slide it under the edge of the battery.

– Keep on slicing through that adhesive until you can easily lift the battery away from the phone.

– Carefully take the battery out of the phone and give yourself a pat on the back!

Step 7

– Time to get those eight shiny silver and black 3 mm screws off the speaker cover! Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and twist them out.

– Now, gently lift that speaker cover off the device and reveal the magic inside!

Tools Used

Phillips #000 Screwdriver

Step 8

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry away the antenna heads from the daughterboard. You’ve got this!

– Next up, carefully disconnect the ribbon cable from the daughterboard. Easy peasy!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 9

When handling those metal tools, remember to take it easy! A gentle touch goes a long way in keeping your device safe and sound.

– With a steady hand and a bit of finesse, use your tweezers to carefully lift the daughterboard out of the device. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Tweezers

Step 10

If you find yourself in a sticky situation, a little heat can help you gently release the adhesive from the motor.

– Grab your trusty tweezers and gently lift out the vibrator motor from the device. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Tweezers