DIY Samsung Galaxy S Display Replacement Guide – Step-by-Step

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 10 Steps

Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to be super careful while you’re tinkering with your device. We want to make sure everything goes smoothly, and if you run into any trouble, remember that you can always schedule a repair for some expert help!

Swapping out the display is a moderately challenging task, but don’t worry, you’ve got this! You’ll need a few tools like a guitar pick and a heat gun. Make sure you’re familiar with the safety protocols for these tools before diving in. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– Slide your fingernail or a trusty plastic opening tool into the little notch at the top of the rear-facing camera.

– Carefully pop and twist the flexible rear cover off the back of your phone—it’s like unwrapping a surprise!

Step 2

– Slide a fingernail or a trusty plastic opening tool into the little gap in the bottom right corner of the battery and give it a gentle lift upwards.

– Carefully pull the battery away from the phone, and just like that, you’ve made some progress!

Step 3

– Gently use your digits to pop out the SIM card

Step 4

Hey there! In this step, we’ll be working with a heat gun. This little gadget gets pretty toasty, so let’s use it wisely to keep both you and your device safe. Be sure to check out the safety tips in its manual to avoid any mishaps. You’ve got this!

– First things first, let’s make sure to give your device a little makeover. Remove the battery, SIM card, and MicroSD card to keep them safe from the heat coming their way. We wouldn’t want them to throw a fit later, right?

– Now, it’s time to bring out the heat gun! Hold it about 2-3 inches away from the phone like a boss, and let the magic happen. The goal here is to give that adhesive in the display a little nudge to loosen up. You got this!

Tools Used

Heat Gun

Step 5

– Kick off your repair adventure by popping a guitar pick into the gap between the display and the phone case, starting at the upper left corner. Let’s pry this open with style!

Step 6

Gently wiggle that display around the phone’s edge, but watch out at the bottom! There’s a sneaky thin metal strip hitching the screen to the motherboard. Be super careful not to break up that techy relationship! If it’s putting up a fight, pause your prying, give it some warm love with more heat, and then continue.

– Grab your pick and let’s make magic! Glide the pick along as shown to pop that display open. Who’s ready to rock this repair?

Step 7

Hit a snag? Hold up, don’t force it! Maybe it’s time to warm things up again before you continue. Keep it cool, keep it safe!

– Alright, buddy! Time to put on your superhero cap and prepare to save the day! Slide that pick through the sides and the lower part of the display to pry it open like a treasure chest. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 8

Feel free to remove the home button if you’d like.

– Grab your guitar pick and gently nudge the screen up a bit.

Step 9

Hey there! Just a heads up, make sure you don’t completely detach the front panel yet. It’s still connected by a little connector.

Oh, and if you’re thinking of reusing the home button flex cable, be super careful not to accidentally cut it off from the home button. Adhesive can be sneaky and might tear the cable away from the home button. While the home button will still function, sadly, the fingerprint scanner won’t. No worries though, you got this!

– Gently raise the upper end of the display assembly, but no need to take it off completely.