DIY Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Display Assembly Replacement Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 10 Steps
Heads up!
Just a friendly reminder:
Hey there! Ready to tackle that cracked screen on your Samsung Galaxy S20 FE? Let’s do this, but remember, we’re not just fixing the screen, we’re giving it a whole new look! If your screen doesn’t come with the frame already attached, sorry, this party’s not for you. Now, we’re not just changing the screen, we’re also giving that battery a new home. If your battery is feeling a bit puffy, take care of it. Before we jump in, let’s make sure that battery is feeling mellow at 25% or below. Safety first! And hey, if pictures aren’t cutting it for you, we’ve got a groovy video down below to guide you along. Stay cool and let’s get cracking!
Step 1
– Before diving into the repair, make sure to pop out the SIM Tray gently so you can smoothly access the internal components.
Step 2
Watch out when you’re using that opening pick on the right side! The WLAN antenna cable is lurking close to the edge of the frame, and it’s a bit delicate. Let’s keep it safe and sound!
– Get that back cover sizzling with a heat gun!
– Gently slip a slim plastic tool between the back cover and middle frame to wiggle that adhesive loose. Take your time going around the entire frame to set that back cover free.
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Step 3
– Alrighty, techies! There are two fun steps for you: Firstly, unclothe our antenna friend by removing its 9 little friends – screws, that is. Don’t try to wave goodbye to the module just yet though! Next, loosen the bottom of your phone’s plastic shield with a friendly 7-screw removal. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair!
Step 4
– Slide a slim pry tool into the gap of the lower plastic cover to pop it off.
– Gently insert a thin tool into the side of the antenna module to loosen it up, but hold off on fully detaching it for now.
– Carefully fold the antenna module over towards the battery, getting it out of the way.
– Beneath that, you’ll find the battery connector and the antenna module connector. Use a spudger to gently pry both off and free the antenna module. You’ve got this!
Step 5
– Gently use a spudger to set free the rear camera so you can pop it out of its cozy home.
– With a Philips screwdriver, bid farewell to the retaining screw that holds the mainboard in place.
– Liberate the cable connecting the mainboard and sub-board using the spudger.
– The red and white cables are friendly enough to be coaxed out without disconnecting them from the mainboard. Happy repairing!
Step 6
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently detach the connectors for the display, fingerprint sensor, and the main-sub board. For the fingerprint sensor, just pry it from the side to set it free and remove it with ease.
– Next up, unscrew the retaining screw holding the sub-board in place. You’ve got this!
– Now, use that spudger again to carefully pry the sub-board loose. Once it’s free, gently lift the cables to release them from the channel along the side of the frame.
– With everything loosened up, you can carefully pull out the mainboard, sub-board, and cables together. If you’re feeling a bit unsure about removing them all at once with the cables still attached, no worries! Just disconnect the cables from the sub-board and mainboard first.
Step 8
– Let’s start by removing those two pesky screws keeping this part in place.
– Now, it’s time to transfer this over to the new frame.
Step 9
– Grab a heat gun and gently warm up the front side of the display to loosen the adhesive that’s keeping the battery snug.
– Slide in a slim, flat, bendy tool to unstick the battery from the frame. Glide it along the battery’s edge until it starts to come off.
– Once one side is free, repeat the same smooth moves on the other side. You should then be able to lift the battery up and out with ease.
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Step 10
– To put your phone back together, just follow the steps we covered earlier in reverse. You’ve got this!
