DIY Samsung Galaxy S II Screen Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 17 Steps

Hey there, awesome fixer! Before diving in, make sure you’ve got all your tools ready and your workspace is clear. Can’t wait to see you bring your device back to life!

Got a Samsung Galaxy S2 with a touchscreen that just won’t cooperate? Fear not! This snazzy guide will walk you through replacing that pesky screen right at home with some basic tools. We’ll also dish out some insider info on the main components of your phone and tips to keep everything else in tip-top shape while you operate. Just remember, handle with care to keep those other delicate parts safe. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– Carefully pop off the back cover starting from the handy slot on the right side. Let’s get this party started!

Step 2

Gently whisk that battery away from any heat or flames, like it’s a delicate little marshmallow!

– Grab your Phillips #00 screwdriver and show that battery who’s boss! Unscrew it and pop it out of the slot with style.

Tools Used

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

Step 3

– Grab your magnetic Philips #0 screwdriver and get ready to whirl away those 7 x 1/16 in (1.6 mm) Philips head screws as shown in the picture. Let’s unscrew with style!

– Once free, pop those screws into a box. Keep them safe and sound, we’ll need them later!

Step 4

To pop open those snaps, give a gentle yet firm nudge right near each snap—just enough to say ‘let’s do this!’ without turning that plastic cover into modern art.

– Start at the top left corner and playfully unlock the snap locks as you move along the perimeter to free the back case. It’s like a little puzzle!

– Next, carefully lift off the plastic cover and lay it down on the white paper like it’s taking a nap.

Step 5

Carefully handle the cable with a touch of finesse to keep both the cable and connector in tip-top shape.

– Grab your trusty screwdriver or any pointy tool and gently unplug the screen connector.

– Now, carefully lift the cable out of its cozy slot.

Step 6

Carefully elevate the cable with a touch of flair, avoiding any harm to the cable or the connector. Keep it snappy!

– Carefully disconnect the speaker and audio jack connector. You got this!

Step 7

– Grab your trusty screwdriver and give a gentle lift to the speaker. It’s just hanging out there with some double-sided tape.

– Now, take your flat screwdriver and carefully pry up the earpiece. Easy does it!

Step 8

Gently handle to dodge a cable-snapping catastrophe!

– Gently disconnect the secondary camera connector and lift off the cable like a pro.

– Next, carefully detach the connector linked to the screen—like a boss!

– Use a screwdriver to remove the charging port connection. You’ve got this!

Step 9

– Whip out your Phillips #00 screwdriver and unscrew those two cheeky 1.6 mm black head screws.

Tools Used

Phillips #00 Screwdriver

Step 10

– Unhook the antennae from both ends using a flat screwdriver with a gentle wiggle.

– Ease that antennae cable out of its cozy slot with a careful tug.

Step 11

Make sure to keep the double-sided tape attached to the button and be super careful with the cable—no ribbon tearing allowed!

– Carefully peel off the power button that’s sticking with some snazzy double-sided tape.

– Gently lift the button from its cozy slot.

Step 12

– Alright, let’s keep the groove going! Just like you did back in step 15, shimmy on over and disco-dance that volume up down button right out of there!

Step 13

– Alright, you rockstar, the main board is now free to party! Gently lift it up like it’s the dance floor king and set it down on your workbench with all the grace of a disco queen.