Galaxy S21 FE 5G – Replacing the screen
Duration: 120 min.
Steps: 37 Steps
If your screen's glass is sporting some serious cracks, don't sweat it! Just grab some parcel tape and secure that bad boy down before you dive into the repair. Safety first, my friend!
Now it’s time to swap out that screen! In this awesome step-by-step photo guide, we’ll walk you through the process in the best way possible.
Step 1
Before diving into the repair, let's make sure your Galaxy S21 FE 5G is ready to rock! Use our handy checklist to test its basic functions. This way, you'll know if your awesome repair skills worked their magic! If you hit a snag, remember you can always schedule a repair
- Press and hold the side button and the volume down button together for a few seconds. If you're in a hurry, you can also power off your Galaxy through quick access.
- Select 'Power off' from the menu that pops up.
Step 2
- Use a SIM tool (or any pointy thing!) to gently nudge the SIM tray out of its hiding spot. It'll pop right out!
- Then, give that tray a little tug and pull it free. You're doing great!
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Step 3
Once you pop open your device, its IP68 certification will be history! So, keep that in mind as you get your hands dirty!
The back cover is glued on pretty well, so you'll need to give it some love with hot air to loosen that adhesive. Grab a heat gun or a trusty hair dryer and warm it up before you try to remove it!
- Warming up the edge of the back cover is key! Use your hot air gadget and give that area a nice even heat bath. It'll help the adhesive loosen up and make your life easier.
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Step 4
Forget the suction cup, try out the iSclack instead! It's a breeze to lift the back cover with this nifty tool. Keep your workspace neat and level to avoid any accidental scratches. Let's keep things looking sharp!
- Grab your suction cup and stick it to the bottom of the back cover. Now, give it a gentle tug to create a tiny gap – you're doing awesome!
- With that gap open, slide in your flat tool between the back cover and the screen. You're halfway to screen-repair success!
Step 5
To keep the camera module safe and sound, don't go too deep with your tool. Just a gentle touch will do the trick!
To keep that back cover from getting too cozy with the glue again, slide some flat plastic picks underneath it at regular intervals. It's like giving your phone a little breathing room!
- Run your tool all the way around the edge of the back cover to gently loosen it piece by piece. You're doing great!
- Once it's all loosened up, set that back cover aside and give yourself a pat on the back!
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Step 6
9 × 3.8 mm Phillips
Keep your repair zone clean and organized! A magnetic parts tray is super helpful for keeping those tiny screws from going AWOL. It's all about that smooth, stress-free repair vibe. Need a hand? You can always schedule a repair
- Loosen those nine Phillips screws that are holding onto the plastic cover above the motherboard.
- Gently nudge that cover out of its guide with a spudger. You're on a roll!
Step 7
To keep things safe and sound during your repair adventure, always unplug the battery connector first. It's like giving your device a little nap before the fun begins!
- Fold the loosened board cover around.
- Carefully disconnect the orange battery connector and black charging coil connector with a spudger from the motherboard.
- Pull the glued end of the cover off the speaker.
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Step 8
6 × 3.8 mm Phillips
- Loosen the six Phillips screws keeping the speaker snugly in its place. You've got this!
- Carefully coax the speaker out of its guide and set it aside like a pro. You're making great progress!
Step 9
You can totally take out the screen cable of the S21 FE 5G! Just a heads up, the lower part of the cable connects to a slot that’s a bit tucked away in the screen unit. Easy peasy!
- Gently part ways with the two connectors of the screen cable using a cool spudger.
- Bid farewell to the cable that's disconnected from your device.
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Step 10
- Using a spudger, gently free the two connecting cables from their cozy spots on the motherboard and USB board. It's like a little unplugging party!
- Once you've got those cables disconnected, just set them aside and give yourself a little high-five for that smooth move!
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Step 11
- Warm up that battery by giving it a nice, even hot air massage from the opposite side of the screen. It’ll help loosen things up and make your job a whole lot easier!
Hey there! When it comes to heating things up, remember to keep that sensitive battery away from direct heat. Instead, warm it up from the display side only. Safety first, buddy!
The battery in your S21 FE 5G is stuck on there pretty well, like a stubborn friend at a party! To get it out safely, you'll want to warm up that glue first. A little heat goes a long way in making things easier!
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Step 12
To give that battery a little wiggle and set it free, slide the iPlastix underneath it with a smooth, knife-like motion. It’s like a gentle dance to loosen it up!
- Gently place a battery spudger at the lower edge of the battery and lift it up with care.
- Once it's free, remove that battery from your device.
- Now, slide the flat iPlastix under the battery at the lifted edge and carefully detach it bit by bit from the bottom of the screen unit.
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Step 13
- Gently detach the last two connectors from the motherboard. They’re for the front camera and those handy volume buttons. You've got this!
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Step 14
1 × 3.3 mm Phillips
Take it easy when you're lifting out the motherboard! We want to keep that main camera and front camera connector safe and sound, so a gentle touch is key!
- Unscrew that single Phillips screw holding the motherboard in place. You got this!
- Now, grab your trusty spudger and gently pry that board out of the device. You're on your way to success!
Step 15
The vibration motor is a bit stuck, but no worries! A quick blast of hot air will help loosen it up for an easy removal. Just give it a little warmth and you'll be good to go!
- Gently work those ESD tweezers under the vibration motor and wiggle it free from the bottom of the screen unit. You got this!
- Set that vibration motor aside like a seasoned pro!
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Step 16
The front camera is stuck on there pretty good, like a stubborn sticker! So, give it a nice warm-up with your heat gun or hair dryer to help it come off without a fuss. A little heat makes all the difference!
- Gently coax the camera out of its cozy spot by sliding those ESD tweezers between the adhesive and the camera guide. You're doing awesome!
- Once the camera is free, take a moment to set it aside with care.
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Step 17
- Give that fingerprint sensor some freedom by gently coaxing its connector off the USB board. Let it take a little break from all that connecting!
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Step 18
3 × 3.3 mm Phillips
Watch out for that flex cable of the fingerprint sensor when you're pulling out the USB board! If it gets in the way, just hold it aside gently. You've got this!
- Start by loosening those three Phillips screws that are keeping the USB board snug as a bug.
- Once they're loose, gently pry that board out of the device like a pro!
Step 19
The fingerprint sensor is a bit stuck, but no worries! A quick blast of hot air will help loosen it up for an easy removal. Just give it a little warmth and you'll be good to go!
- Gently slide those ESD tweezers under the fingerprint sensor and give it a little nudge to detach it from the bottom of the screen unit. You're doing great!
- Once it's free, set that sensor aside and give yourself a little high-five!
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Step 20
- Get your new screen ready by peeling off any protective films from the back. Easy peasy!
- To avoid any accidental scratches, you can totally leave the film on the front until the very end of the repair. No worries!
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Step 21
- Pop that fingerprint sensor into its snug little guide on the screen unit and give it a confident press. You're nailing this!
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Step 22
- Slide that USB board back into its home in the screen unit – easy peasy!
- Secure it with those three Phillips screws. You're a repair rockstar!
3 × 3.3 mm Phillips
Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Just be mindful of that fingerprint sensor's flex cable while you're sliding in the USB board. If it gets in your way, gently nudge it aside. You got this!
When you're sliding in that USB board, just double-check that the charging jack is snugly fit into the edge of the case. We want everything to be just right!
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Step 23
Hey there! Be gentle with those connectors – no need to press down hard. A little too much force can cause a whole component to throw a tantrum and stop working!
- Reconnect the fingerprint sensor by gently pressing its connector onto the board. You should hear a satisfying click as it locks into place!
Step 24
- Settle that front camera back into its home, and give it a nice, firm press. You're doing great!
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Step 25
- Place that vibration motor snugly back into its little guide and give it a gentle press. You've got this!
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Step 26
1 × 3.3 mm Phillips
Hey, keep those connectors safe and sound when you're sliding that board in! If you need a helping hand, just hold them aside with some tweezers. You've got this!
- Pop that motherboard back into your device, making sure it fits snugly and level all around.
- Secure it in place with a single Phillips screw. You're on the right track!
Step 27
- Reconnect the front camera and volume buttons by gently pressing their connectors onto the board. You're almost there!
Step 28
- Slide that battery back into its cozy little guide and give it a good press. The leftover glue on the back of the battery usually does a great job of keeping it snug and secure!
Step 29
Let's keep things looking sharp and tidy in your workspace to prevent any accidental scratches on your phone. Stay organized and keep that repair vibe going strong!
- Line up those two connecting cables in a neat little row and snap their connectors onto the USB and motherboard. You're doing fantastic!
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Step 30
The labels on the cables are your best buddies for getting everything lined up just right in your device. Trust them to guide you!
- Align the screen cable in the device and attach its two connectors on the motherboard and the separate slot in the screen unit.
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Step 31
6 × 3.8 mm Phillips
Make sure that the speaker sits level all over. Ensure that its plastic lugs snugly fit into the edge of the case. Let's keep it steady and snug! You're on the right track!
- Pop that speaker back where it belongs – easy peasy!
- Secure it with those six Phillips screws. You're a repair superstar!
Step 32
Hey there! Remember, to prevent any mishaps, always reconnect the battery last. It's like the final high five to your repair success!
- Get ready to rock this repair journey! Position the charging coil above your device.
- Time to connect the cool black charging coil connector and the orange battery connector to the motherboard. You're on your way to repair success!
Step 33
9 × 3.8 mm Phillips
- Slide that board cover into its guide, making sure it sits nice and level all around.
- Reconnect its glued end to the speaker with a gentle touch.
- Secure the cover in place using those nine Phillips screws. You're doing awesome!
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Step 34
Before sealing the deal on your Galaxy S21 FE 5G, let's give that replacement screen a test run along with some basic phone functions. This way, you can be sure your repair skills have done the trick! Don't forget to check off our handy checklist or dive into the internal Samsung test menu by dialing *#0*#. You've got this!
- Give your Galaxy a little boost and power it back up!
- Once it’s awake, test out that touch function by sliding an app across the screen. You're on the right track!
Step 35
If your adhesive frame is still doing its job like a champ, there's no need to swap it out! But if it's looking a bit worse for wear or not sticking like it used to, it's time to treat your device to a fresh adhesive frame. Want to see how it’s done? Check out our detailed video on the subject over on YouTube!
- Peel off the carrier film from the bottom of the adhesive frame and press it onto the edge of the back cover. A spudger can totally help you with this.
- Now, gently peel off the remaining protective film from the top of the adhesive frame.
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Step 36
Give that back cover some extra love with a hot air blast to make sure the glue sticks like it should! And hey, if you want to keep it in place, feel free to stack some books on top for a few minutes. You've got this!
- Wrap up your Galaxy S21 FE 5G repair by gently pressing the back cover back onto the screen unit. You've got this!
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Step 37
Don't stress if you need to pop that SIM tray back in – just make sure you slide it in the right way. Easy peasy!
- Once you've got that back cover snugly in place, go ahead and slide the SIM tray back in. Listen for that satisfying click – it means everything's locked in just right!
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