How to replace Samsung Galaxy A11 motherboard guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 10 Steps

The motherboard of your smartphone is like the heart of your device, packed with all the essential bits and pieces, such as the storage, processor, camera, and more. If your phone is playing hard to get—like refusing to turn on, having a wonky screen, rebooting randomly, or heating up like a hot potato—this guide is here to help you safely take out or swap in the motherboard for your Samsung Galaxy A11. But hold up! Before diving in, we’ll show you how to safely remove the battery first. We’ll guide you on spotting a swollen battery, how to take it out, and even how to recycle it to keep future batteries in check. And if you’re parting ways with your old motherboard, we’ve got you covered with the right steps. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– Grab your trusty SIM eject tool and slide it into the little hole on the SIM tray.

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

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

Step 2

If you can, try using a few picks to keep the back cover from snapping shut. It’s like giving your device a little extra breathing room!

– Carefully lift the back cover near the SIM tray using an iFixit opening pick. Take your time and be gentle!

– Slide the pick along the seam and gently nudge the clips apart to release the cover. You’ve got this!

Step 3

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

– Grab your trusty hair dryer and set it to low heat. Give the fingerprint sensor a warm-up in 30-second bursts to help loosen that pesky adhesive around it.

– Once it’s nice and toasty, gently nudge the fingerprint sensor until it pops free from the back cover.

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’re in a pinch, grab a hairdryer set to low heat to gently loosen that pesky adhesive under the battery. It’s like giving your battery a warm hug!

If you find yourself needing a bit of extra support, feel free to use a couple of pry tools to keep the battery steady while you work 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

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry away the ribbon cable that’s holding on to the fingerprint sensor. It’s like giving it a little hug goodbye!

– Once that’s done, carefully lift out the fingerprint sensor from the device. You’re almost there!