Samsung Galaxy S8 vibration motor Motor Replacement Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 26 Steps
Make sure to have some fun by using your device until the battery is below 25%. Remember, a battery mishap is less likely when it’s discharged. Stay cool and keep that battery safe!
Follow this guide to swap out the vibration motor motor in your Samsung Galaxy S8. To tackle this task, you’ll first peel off the sleek rear glass cover. Make sure to grab some replacement adhesive for sticking the back cover back on snugly. Before diving in, remember to zap the battery down below the 25% mark. Just a precaution—the battery could go boom if it gets a puncture, but we’re lowering the odds here by discharging it.
Step 1
Make sure to give your microwave a quick cleaning session before moving forward. A pristine microwave ensures that your iOpener stays gunk-free and ready to do its magic!
– Pop that iOpener right in the middle of the microwave and let it soak up some heat!
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Step 2
Don’t let the iOpener get too toasty! Overheating can lead to an iOpener explosion. Keep it under 100˚C (212˚F).
Avoid touching the iOpener if it looks puffy.
If the iOpener’s center is still too hot to handle, keep using it while allowing it to cool down before reheating. A well-heated iOpener stays warm for around 10 minutes.
– Pop the iOpener into the microwave for 30 seconds to get it warmed up.
– Keep your repair groovy by reheating the iOpener for another 30 seconds whenever it starts cooling down. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 3
The iOpener is going to be super hot, so handle with care! Oven mitts can be your best friend here. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Take the iOpener out of the microwave, grabbing it by one of the flat ends so you don’t touch the hot middle.
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Step 4
If you’re missing a microwave, no worries! Just pop your iOpener into some boiling water to heat it up.
– Fill a pot or pan with enough water to fully submerge an iOpener.
– Bring the water to a boil and turn off the heat.
– Submerge your iOpener in the hot water for 2-3 minutes. Ensure it’s fully underwater.
– Grab some tongs to retrieve your iOpener from the water.
– Dry it thoroughly with a towel.
– Now your iOpener is good to go! Need to reheat? Just boil the water again, turn off the heat, and pop the iOpener back in for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 5
Feel free to use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but keep an eye on the heat! Your phone’s OLED display and internal battery can be a bit sensitive to heat, so let’s avoid any unwanted surprises.
Remember, cracking open your phone will break its waterproof seals. Make sure to have replacement adhesive on hand before proceeding, or be extra cautious around liquids if you put your phone back together without new adhesive.
While you wait for the adhesive to soften, take a breather and glance at the next step for some tips on where to start prying.
– Warm up an iOpener and place it along one edge of the S8 for about 2 minutes.
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Step 6
– Alright, you’re going to be slicing through the adhesive that’s holding that rear glass panel snugly in place. Let’s get into it!
– Take a peek at the first image to see how the adhesive is positioned on the rear case. It’s your map for what’s ahead!
– Now, let’s talk about the prying pattern. Here’s the game plan from the outside of the phone:
Step 7
– Once the back panel feels nice and toasty, grab a suction cup and place it as close to the warmed edge of your phone as you can, steering clear of that curved area.
– Give that suction cup a gentle pull, and slide in an opening pick beneath the rear glass.
Step 9
Take it easy to prevent any mishaps! If things get tricky, just give the iOpener a little extra love with some heat.
– Gently glide the opening pick along the side of the phone, smoothly separating the adhesive.
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Step 10
– Go ahead and repeat that heating and cutting magic for the other three sides of your phone. You’ve got this!
– Make sure to leave an opening pick in each side as you move on to the next. This little buddy will keep the adhesive from getting all clingy again.
Step 11
– Grab your trusty opening picks and gently glide them along any leftover adhesive to free up the phone just a bit.
– When it’s time to put everything back together, angle that back cover just right so the fingerprint sensor cable lines up perfectly with its socket. Then, with a little finesse, use the flat side of your spudger to press down and click the connector into place. Easy peasy!
– Carefully lift the glass off the phone and you’re on your way!
Hey there! While lifting the glass, take a quick peek to make sure the orange cable with a blue connector is all set.
If the fingerprint sensor cable seems a bit stuck or tight, hold off on opening the phone further. Just disconnect the connector using the point of a spudger before moving on.
Hey there! So, the fingerprint sensor cable is like a little tissue of connection that talks to your phone’s rear glass near the main camera. When you pull off that rear glass, it’s cool how this tiny cable disconnects, right? Just another fascinating tidbit as you dive into this fix journey! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair!
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Step 12
– Ready to give your device a fresh look? Let’s get that new back cover on!
– Check out this guide to reinstall your trusty old back cover, or to pop on a new one that doesn’t come with adhesive already stuck to it.
– Oh, and if you happen to need to swap over the camera bezel to your shiny new part, we’ve got you covered! Just follow our camera bezel replacement guide.
Feeling adventurous? You can totally pop the back cover back on without replacing the adhesive. Just clear off any big chunks that might keep it from sitting flush. Once it’s on, give it a little heat and some pressure to snug it up. It won’t be waterproof, but don’t sweat it—the glue is plenty strong to hold everything in place. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 13
– Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and carefully take out the eleven 3.7 mm screws. You’re doing great!
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Step 15
– Unscrew those three 3.7 mm Phillips #000 screws and let the fun begin!
Step 16
– Time to rock and roll – remove that groovy loudspeaker assembly.
Step 17
– Grab your trusty SIM card ejector tool and gently insert it into the tiny hole located on the left side of the top edge of your phone.
– Give it a little push to pop that tray out like a pro!
– Carefully lift the SIM card tray out of the phone, and voilà, you’re one step closer to success!
Step 18
Don’t worry about the battery in the upcoming steps – no need to take it out for this guide. Just disconnect it and you’re all set!
– Alrighty, techies! It’s time to rock ‘n’ roll that battery connector like a boss. Don’t break a sweat, just use the super cool flat side of that spudger buddy and gently wiggle away. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 19
– Grab that trusty spudger and pop off the sensor array connector. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 22
– Grab your trusty spudger and carefully pop off the two antenna cables that connect the motherboard to the daughterboard. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 23
– Grab that trusty spudger and gently use its flat end to unplug the antenna ribbon cable linking the motherboard to the daughterboard. You’re doing great!
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Step 24
– Gently use the flat end of a spudger to nudge the motherboard up and disconnect it from the daughterboard. You’ve got this!
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Step 25
– Gently lift that motherboard out of the phone. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
