Samsung Galaxy A11 Display Assembly Replacement Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 18 Steps
Get ready to tackle the display assembly of your Samsung Galaxy A11 like a pro! This guide will help you safely remove or replace that touchscreen, which is your gateway to all the fun on your device. Before diving in, make sure your battery is at 25% or less and power off your phone for safety’s sake. We’ll walk you through how to check for a swollen battery, how to remove and recycle it, and how to avoid future battery bulges. If you’re swapping out your screen and saying goodbye to the old one, we’ve got you covered with the right steps. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 2
If you can, grab a few picks to keep that back cover from snapping shut on you.
– Carefully wiggle your iFixit opening pick into the area just above the SIM tray to pop open the back cover. No need to rush – take your time!
– Once you’re in, slide that pick along the seam and gently nudge the clips apart. You’re doing great!
Step 3
If necessary, gently pop that button off by prying it from the bottom of your device. Remember, you’ve got this!
– Grab your trusty hair dryer and set it to low heat. Now, warm up that fingerprint sensor in 30-second bursts to help loosen the adhesive holding it in place.
– Once you’ve done that, gently nudge the fingerprint sensor until it pops free from the back cover. Easy peasy!
Step 4
– Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and take out those three 3 mm screws from the shield. You’ve got this!
– Now, gently lift the shield off the phone and set it aside. Easy peasy!
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Step 8
– Grab your trusty Phillips #000 screwdriver and take out those three black 3 mm screws from the speaker cover. You’re almost there!
– Now, gently lift the cover off the phone. You’re doing great!
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Step 9
Handle those metal tools with care – we want to keep your device safe and sound!
Feeling a bit chilly about that speaker adhesive? A hair dryer can work wonders to warm things up and make it easier to pry it loose.
When it comes to using those tweezers, feel free to hold them however you like! Whether you prefer a horizontal grip or a vertical one, just make sure you’re steady as you gently remove the earpiece.
– With a steady hand and a bit of finesse, grab those tweezers and gently lift out the earpiece speaker from the top of your phone. You’ve got this!
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Step 10
– Grab a trusty spudger and carefully pop off the ribbon cable that’s hanging out with the fingerprint sensor. No need to be shy!
– Once that’s done, gently lift the fingerprint sensor out of the device. You’ve got this!
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Step 11
– Using a Phillips #000 screwdriver, carefully take out the five 3 mm silver and black screws located at the top of your device. You’ve got this!
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Step 12
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently disconnect those two ribbon cables linking the battery slot to the motherboard. You’ve got this!
– Next up, let’s tackle the two longer ribbon cables hanging out near the bottom right corner of the motherboard. Time to disconnect them too!
– Now, give those cables a little lift to create a gap. You’re making great progress!
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