DIY Samsung Galaxy S9+ Headphone Jack Replacement Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 20 Steps
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to take your time and be careful while working on your device. If you run into any bumps along the way, don’t hesitate to reach out for help. You can always schedule a repair if you need a hand!
Ready to tackle the headphone jack removal on your Samsung Galaxy S9+? Let’s do this! Just a heads up, you’ll want to grab some replacement adhesive to stick that fingerprint sensor back in place when you’re putting everything back together. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
The adhesive on the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is quite the stronghold! If the iOpener isn’t cutting it, feel free to turn to a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate for a little extra warmth. Just remember to keep an eye on the heat—both the AMOLED display and the internal battery can be sensitive to getting too toasty.
– First things first, let’s power down your phone and give it a little break! Next up, grab your trusty iOpener and let’s get that rear glass loosened. You’ll want to apply the iOpener for a solid two minutes—maybe even stretch it out a bit if you feel like the adhesive is playing hard to get. Don’t hesitate to repeat this step a few times if needed; we’re in this together!
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Step 2
The adhesive on the inside of the back cover is arranged just like you see in the image.
– First up, we’re going to tackle that adhesive holding down the back cover.
– Carefully slice through the adhesive in these highlighted areas:
Step 3
If the phone’s rear glass is cracked, the suction cup might not stick. Give it a go with some strong tape or superglue the suction cup in place, let it cure, and you’ll be good to go!
– Grab a suction cup and firmly press it onto the back cover.
– Gently lift the bottom edge of the back cover with your suction cup, creating a little gap between the back cover and the frame.
– Slide an opening pick into that gap and move it toward the bottom right corner.
Step 4
– Slide in a second opening pick and glide it down to the bottom left corner like you’re on a smooth ride.
– Now, pop in a third opening pick at the bottom of the phone. This little buddy will hang out there during the rear glass removal to keep that pesky adhesive from sealing back up.
Step 5
– Gently start sliding the tip of the opening pick from the bottom left corner along the side of your S9 Plus.
– Let that opening pick chill in its spot once you’ve cut the adhesive halfway up the left side of the phone.
– Slide the opening pick from the bottom right corner about halfway up the frame and hang loose there.
Step 6
Whoa, hold up! Don’t open the phone all the way just yet—the flex cable for the fingerprint reader is still hooked to the motherboard.
– Pop in a fourth opening pick on the right side of the frame and glide it up to the top right corner like a pro.
– Next, slide in a fifth opening pick along the left side of the phone, making your way to the top left corner with style.
– Now, use that trusty opening pick to slice through the last of the adhesive under the upper part of the rear glass. You’re almost there!
Step 7
– Gently lift the edge of the rear glass where the volume button hangs out. Be careful, it’s a delicate dance!
– Grab your trusty spudger and use its edge to carefully pry up and disconnect that sneaky fingerprint sensor flex cable.
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Step 8
– Start by gently taking off the rear glass. It’s like peeling a sticker, but way more satisfying!
– When you’re putting everything back together, just follow this guide to stick on some fresh adhesive and pop that rear glass back in place.
– Thinking about swapping out your rear glass? No problem! Just follow this guide to carefully transfer the rear camera bezel and the fingerprint sensor. You’ve got this!
Step 9
– Let’s kick things off by unscrewing those nine 4 mm Phillips #00 screws like a pro!
Step 10
– Slide an opening pick under the right edge of the plastic cover that houses the NFC antenna and charging coil. You’ve got this!
– Turn the opening pick sideways to pop the cover out of those snug plastic clips—it’s almost free!
– Keep moving around the plastic cover, gently prying upwards to release the remaining clips. You’re almost there!
Step 11
– Pop off that plastic cover with the NFC antenna and the charging coil—it’s like opening a secret door!
Step 12
– Time to show that battery flex cable who’s boss! Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry it up and disconnect it.
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Step 13
– Unscrew those two 4 mm Phillips #00 screws. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 15
– Unscrew those five 3.5 mm Phillips #00 screws like a pro!
Step 16
– Slide an opening pick under the top edge of the loudspeaker assembly with a gentle nudge.
– Carefully lift the loudspeaker assembly using the opening pick, like you’re peeling a banana. Easy peasy!
Step 17
– Time to groove to the beat and gently remove the loudspeaker assembly.
Step 18
– Loosen up that 3.5 mm Phillips #00 screw.
Step 19
– Gently use the flat end of a spudger to lift and detach the headphone jack flex cable. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 20
– Grab those trusty tweezers and gently pop out the headphone jack. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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