Samsung Galaxy A11 Display Assembly Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 18 Steps

Get ready to tackle the display assembly of your Samsung Galaxy A11 like a pro! This guide will help you safely remove or replace that touchscreen, which is your gateway to all the fun on your device. Before diving in, make sure your battery is at 25% or less and power off your phone for safety’s sake. We’ll walk you through how to check for a swollen battery, how to remove and recycle it, and how to avoid future battery bulges. If you’re swapping out your screen and saying goodbye to the old one, 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 tiny hole on the SIM tray.

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

– Now, go ahead and pull out the rest of that 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 wiggle your iFixit opening pick into the area just above the SIM tray to pop open the back cover. No need to rush – take your time!

– Once you’re in, slide that pick along the seam and gently nudge the clips apart. You’re doing great!

Step 3

If necessary, gently pop that button off by prying it from the bottom of your device. Remember, you’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty hair dryer and set it to low heat. Now, warm up that fingerprint sensor in 30-second bursts to help loosen the adhesive holding it in place.

– Once you’ve done that, gently nudge the fingerprint sensor until it pops free from the back cover. Easy peasy!

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 the battery press connector from the phone. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Step 6

If you’re feeling a bit stuck, grab a hairdryer and set it to low heat to gently warm up that stubborn adhesive under the battery.

And if the battery is playing hard to get, don’t hesitate to use a few pry tools to keep it steady while you work your magic.

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

– Keep working that tool to slice through the adhesive holding the battery in place until you can easily lift it away from the phone.

– Now, go ahead and take the battery out of the phone with confidence!

Step 7

– Carefully grab your trusty tweezers and lift the copper strip located at the top right corner of your phone. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Tweezers

Step 8

– Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and take out those three black 3 mm screws from the speaker cover. You’re almost there!

– Now, gently lift the cover off the phone. You’re doing great!

Tools Used

Phillips #000 Screwdriver

Step 9

Handle those metal tools with care – we want to keep your device safe and sound!

Feeling a bit chilly about that speaker adhesive? A hair dryer can work wonders to warm things up and make it easier to pry it loose.

When it comes to using those tweezers, feel free to hold them however you like! Whether you prefer a horizontal grip or a vertical one, just make sure you’re steady as you gently remove the earpiece.

– With a steady hand and a bit of finesse, grab those tweezers and gently lift out the earpiece speaker from the top of your phone. You’ve got this!