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How To Replace Samsung Galaxy Fingerprint Sensor – Step-by-Step

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 7 Steps

Step 1

– Grab your trusty SIM eject tool and pop it into the tiny hole on the SIM tray.

– Give it a little push until you see a bit of the SIM tray start to peek out.

– Now, gently pull out the rest of the SIM tray and voilà, it’s out!

Step 2

Whenever you can, grab a couple of picks to keep that back cover from snapping shut on you!

– Carefully slide an iFixit opening pick into the back cover near the SIM tray and give it a gentle nudge to pop it open.

– Once you’ve got a little gap, keep that pick moving along the edge and gently pry apart the clips that are holding everything snug.

Step 3

If necessary, gently pop the button off from the bottom of your device. Remember, you’re in control here!

– Grab your trusty hair dryer and set it to low heat. Warm up that fingerprint sensor in 30-second bursts to help loosen up the adhesive that’s keeping it snug.

– Once it’s feeling cozy, gently nudge the fingerprint sensor until it pops off the back cover. You’re almost there!

Step 4

– Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and unscrew those three 3 mm screws holding the shield in place.

– Gently lift the shield off the phone and set it aside like a pro.

Tools Used

Phillips #000 Screwdriver

Step 5

– Grab your trusty tweezers, a spudger, or even your fingers, and gently disconnect the battery press connector from the phone. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Step 6

If you’re feeling a bit stuck, grab a hairdryer and set it to low heat to gently warm up that stubborn adhesive under the battery.

And if the battery is playing hard to get, don’t hesitate to use a few pry tools to keep it steady while you work your magic.

– Grab your trusty iFixit pry tool and gently slide it under the edge of the battery.

– Keep working that tool to slice through the adhesive holding the battery in place until you can lift it away from the phone.

– Carefully take out the battery and set it aside.

Step 7

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry off the ribbon cable that’s keeping the fingerprint sensor connected. Easy peasy!

– Now, go ahead and lift that fingerprint sensor out of the device like a pro!

Tools Used

Spudger

Ralph Harris

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