Replace Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra USB-C Port: Step-by-Step Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 30 Steps
Ready to give your Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra a new lease on life? This step-by-step guide will walk you through replacing its USB-C port and charging board. First things first, let’s make sure we’re all safe. Completely drain the battery before you start taking things apart. It’s a good idea to keep things cool and avoid any unexpected surprises. If you have a swollen battery, make sure to handle it with care. While we’ll do our best to make sure your phone’s water resistance stays in tip-top shape, it’s important to know that the IP rating will be lost once you’ve replaced the adhesive. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
Don’t panic! If you’ve accidentally popped the SIM eject tool into the microphone hole, it’s totally fine. You’re probably good to go! Just make sure to use the right tool for the job next time. 😄
– Time to get started – insert a SIM eject tool, or a trusty paper clip, into the tiny hole on the bottom of your phone to loosen the SIM card tray.
– Gently push the SIM eject tool into the hole to pop out the tray – it’s like a little surprise inside your phone.
– Now, carefully remove the SIM card tray and you’re one step closer to getting your phone back in action. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 2
Before you start, make sure your phone’s battery is below 25%. We want to avoid any accidents – a charged lithium-ion battery can be a fire hazard if it’s damaged. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
You can use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but watch out for overheating your phone! The display and internal battery are a bit sensitive to heat, so let’s keep things cool while we work our magic.
– Warm up your iOpener and give it a cozy spot on the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
Step 3
The adhesive tends to be most potent in the bottom right and top left corners. Keep that in mind as you tackle this repair!
– While the adhesive takes its sweet time to soften, keep this in mind:
– There’s a sneaky layer of adhesive holding that back cover in place all around the frame.
Step 4
If you’re having trouble making that gap, just add a little more heat to soften up that adhesive! Remember to follow our iOpener instructions to avoid overheating. And hey, if you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Grab a suction handle and stick it on the back cover, nice and close to the middle of the right edge.
– Give that suction handle a good, steady pull to pop a little gap between the cover and the frame.
– Slide an opening pick into that gap you just created.
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Step 5
– Gently wiggle the pick back and forth along the right edge to break through the adhesive – you’re making great progress!
– Leave the pick in place near the bottom of the right edge to keep the adhesive from sealing back up. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 6
– Let’s get this party started! Warm up the back cover with a heated iOpener for two minutes. It’s like giving your phone a warm hug. 😁
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Step 7
When slicing around the corners, take your time and be gentle – the glass can be super fragile. Go slow and steady to avoid any cracks or damage. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Slip in another opening pick at the bottom right corner.
– Tilt the pick upward to follow the curved edge and spin it around the bottom right corner.
Step 8
– Slide your opening pick down the left side, like you’re giving the phone a little hug! 😉
– Keep the pick in place – don’t let the phone get back together before you’re ready! 😉
Step 9
– Use a warmed-up iOpener and gently place it on the left edge of the back cover for about two minutes.
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Step 10
Hey there, champ! Remember, those corners are like delicate little ballerinas. Go slow and steady, and you’ll be rockin’ that repair in no time! If you’re feelin’ a little lost, you can always schedule a repair.
– Place a third opening pick snugly in the bottom left corner.
– Tilt the pick upwards to follow the curve and gently twist it around the bottom left corner.
Step 11
Be careful and only slide the pick in up to 5 mm! Going deeper might tangle with the antenna flex cable or the power button cable. Keep it light and safe!
– Let’s get this party started! Slide your opening pick along the left edge to slice through the adhesive. Stop when you reach the power button.
– Leave the pick in the left edge to keep the adhesive from sticking back together. We don’t want to go through that again!
Step 12
– Let’s get started by warming up that back cover. Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge for about two minutes. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 13
Take it easy when cutting around the corners, the glass is super delicate here. Slow and steady wins the race to avoid cracking it!
– Let’s get this party started! Slide an opening pick into the gap at the top right edge of your device.
– Now, give that pick a little angle to match the curve, and gently rotate it around the top right corner. You got this!
Step 14
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder, keep that pick at 4mm or less. You wouldn’t want to accidentally take a selfie with a camera lens that’s been scratched, would ya? 😉
– Slide that pick towards the top left corner, like you’re slicing through butter.
– Keep that pick in place – we don’t want the adhesive getting cozy again.
Step 15
Don’t go too deep! Just insert the pick up to 4mm, or you might accidentally bump into the cameras. You don’t want to cause any unwanted scratches, right? If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Slip an opening pick into the gap at the top left edge.
– Tilt the pick to match the curve, then swing it around the top left corner.
Step 16
Don’t go overboard with the pick! Just a gentle nudge up to 4mm, or you might give those cameras a little scare. 😉 If you need a helping hand, you can always schedule a repair.
– Now, gently slide the pick towards the bottom camera. Keep going until you’ve cut through the remaining adhesive, but be sure to stop before you reach the power button. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 17
If your cover is still playing hard to get, gently maneuver an opening pick along the edges until it decides to part ways completely.
– First off, pop that back cover right off! You’re on your way.
– Now, as you put things back together:
– Why not fire up your phone and make sure everything’s working like a charm before sealing it up? Just remember to power it down completely again before getting back to work.
– Got some pesky adhesive bits stuck? Use tweezers or your fingers to gently remove them. If they’re being stubborn, a little heat can really help loosen them up!
– Using some custom-cut adhesive? Check out this guide for the lowdown.
– If you’re rolling with double-sided tape, head over to this guide for some top tips.
Step 18
Watch out for that display interconnect cable hanging out on the right side of the charging coil! Give it some love and avoid any tugging or tearing, okay?
The wireless charging coil is stuck to the battery with a little bit of adhesive, so be gentle when you’re removing it. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Time to get started – carefully insert an opening pick between the right edge of the wireless charging coil and the battery to begin loosening the adhesive.
– Now, gently slide the pick along the right edge to separate the adhesive and make progress on your repair. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 19
Alright, time to reconnect those press connectors! Think of them like puzzle pieces that need to fit perfectly. Gently line them up and press down on one side until you hear a satisfying click. Repeat on the other side. Don’t go pressing down in the middle—that could bend the pins and lead to a little tech drama! If you’re feeling nervous, you can always schedule a repair. We’re here to help!
– Grab that trusty spudger and gently use the pointed end to unplug the NFC antenna press connector from the motherboard. Just a little finesse goes a long way!
– Now, let’s do the same dance for the wireless charging coil press connector. You’re doing great!
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Step 20
– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and tackle those five 3.5 mm-long screws that are holding the NFC antenna and charging coil in place. You’ve got this!
Step 21
– Let’s get started by removing the six 3.5mm screws that hold the loudspeaker in place – simply use your trusty Phillips screwdriver to take them out. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 22
Be careful not to pry against the battery – instead, use the frame’s protrusions to get some leverage and make the job easier. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Let’s get that speaker out! Use the pointed end of your spudger and gently slip it between the top right corner of the loudspeaker and the frame.
– Now, pry up with your spudger to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame. You got this!
– When you’re putting everything back together, just press around the edge of the loudspeaker to clip it back in place. Easy peasy!
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Step 23
Alright, so the wireless charging coil is basically the glue that holds all these parts together.
– Now it’s time to carefully remove the NFC, wireless charging coil, and loudspeaker from the frame. Take your time and make sure everything comes out smoothly. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 25
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently lift the primary interconnect cable’s press connector away from the motherboard.
– Now do the same for the secondary interconnect cable.
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Step 28
– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and give those three 3.5mm screws holding down the charging board a little twist! You got this!
Step 29
– Let’s gently lift that charging board! Use the pointed end of your spudger to slide it under the charging board, right across from the USB-C port.
– Now, carefully pry the charging board up from its spot until you can get a good grip on it with your fingers. You’re almost there!
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Step 30
– Grab that charging board by its corners and slide it out of its cozy home in the frame.
– Now, gently remove the charging board.
– When putting it back together, tilt the charging board downward so the USB-C port slides right into its spot. Easy peasy!
