DIY Guide to Replace Galaxy S9 USB-C Port

– First things first: Hit that power button and hold it down until you see the ‘Power off’ option. It’s time for a little device downtime!

– Tap to confirm and say ‘see ya later’ to your screen. Once it’s nice and blank, we’re ready to roll!

– Once you’ve popped off the back cover, gently lift it up, and use the spudger to disconnect the fingerprint sensor with a little finesse.

– Now, go ahead and fully remove the back cover, and feel free to set it aside for the time being.

– The top of the logic board cover, which has the NFC tag, is securely latched in place.

– Gently pry it up just a bit and then lift it out with care.

– Great news! The battery connector is now all set free.

– To keep things safe and sound during your repair adventure, go ahead and disconnect the battery.

– Gently lift the speaker with your trusty tweezers, and then go ahead and take it out!

– First up, gently disconnect the front camera connector with your trusty spudger.

– Carefully pry it up from the side that’s free of any PCB components.

– Now, with a little finesse, lift the camera out of its snug holder.

– First things first, let’s get that SIM tray out of there!

– The easiest way to do this is by using a SIM tool or a trusty paper clip.

– Now, gently pull out the SIM tray and give yourself a high five for being awesome!

– First things first, let’s unplug those connectors from the logic board. You’ve got this!

– Gently twist the spudger – it’s not a crowbar, so treat it with care to keep the logic board safe.

– Watch out for those tiny parts near the connectors; they can be a bit delicate.

– Next up, it’s time to disconnect the button plugs of the antenna cables. Easy peasy!

– When grabbing the cable, use tweezers and avoid the plug itself. You’re doing great!

– To disconnect the plug, just give it a little twist with the tweezers. Smooth moves!

– First things first, let’s get that single screw on the logic board out of the way!

– Before you dive into removing the logic board, just double-check that all connectors are nicely tucked aside and not in a tangled mess.

– Now, the logic board is still hanging out with the USB board on the bottom side. Gently lift up the logic board and use a spudger to flick off the connector.

– Once that’s done, feel free to set the logic board aside and give yourself a pat on the back!

– Take that trusty screwdriver and unscrew the little fella holding the jack snugly in its spot.

– Gently unplug the audio port’s connector from the USB board—it’s time for a little separation!

– Now, carefully lift the audio port out of the case. It’s like giving it a little vacation!

– Time to tackle those USB board screws! Unscrew the remaining ones; they’re all the same length, so no need to stress about sorting them.

– Next up, gently detach the white and blue antenna cable from its little guide. It’s just a little tug, nothing too wild!

– Now, the USB board is glued to the frame. Grab a spatula and carefully unstick it. Think of it as giving it a little spa treatment.

– Once it’s free, lift the USB board and slowly ease it out with your spatula. Patience is key here!

– And voilà! You’ve successfully removed the entire USB board. Great job!

– Carefully grab the plugs with your tweezers and give them a gentle twist to pop them off. You’ve got this!

– Get that USB board into the display unit and press it down gently. Ensure all parts are snug.

– Time to stick that flex cable back onto the frame.

– Next, pop those antennas into their guide and connect them to the USB board. Start with the blue one, then move on to the white.

– Now, tighten up those screws on the USB board.

– Slide that jack right into the cozy little spot on the bottom edge of the enclosure.

– Grab a screw and secure that jack to the enclosure like a pro.

– Connect the jack’s contact to the PCB and listen for that satisfying click as it locks in place.

– Alright, let’s get that logic board snuggled in! First, grab it and plug in the connector at the bottom.

– Gently fold the logic board into its home – nice and easy does it!

– Watch out for those cables; don’t let them get squished!

– Time to bend the antennas and connectors to the side – think of it as a little yoga for your tech.

– Give the logic board a gentle press until you hear that satisfying click. You got this!

– Last step: Secure it with that single screw. You’re a repair rockstar!

– Grab those antenna plugs with your trusty tweezers and give them a little click to lock them in place.

– Next up, let’s connect the display and volume button connectors—just a little click and you’re golden!

– Remember, all connectors should snap into place with a satisfying click. If they’re being stubborn, just unplug and give it another go!

– Pop that SIM tray back in place!

– Pop in the front camera and snap that connector into place!

– Now, gently place the speaker back over the USB board, give it a little press to secure it in place, and fasten it with screws to keep everything snug.

– Don’t forget to check that it’s properly latched at the bottom!

– Plug in that battery connector like a pro!

– Then attach the midframe with the NFC tag.

– Latch it in and press it in all around.

– Then fasten all the screws again.

– Alright, before you snap that back cover back on, let’s make sure to reconnect the fingerprint sensor first. Can’t have your fancy gadget going rogue, can we?

– Now, gently place the back cover over your device and lift it just a tad to get to that connector. Keep it steady and close to the device – we want to avoid any drama!

– Grab a plastic tool, like a spudger, to reach the connector and give it a little push down. If you’re feeling adventurous, ESD tweezers or an ESD spudger work great too! Just remember to take a deep breath and keep those hands steady.

– Before you pop that back cover back on, take a peek at the glue. It should be spread out nice and even on the back cover. Feel free to tidy up any extra glue that might be hanging around.

– Next up, give the back cover a good press down.

– Now, let’s heat things up a bit! Warm the back cover again to help the glue stick like it means it.

– While the glue is cooling, you can give the back cover a gentle press with your fingers. Just a little encouragement goes a long way!