Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Wireless Charging Coil Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 19 Steps
Ready to switch out or fix that wireless charging coil in your Galaxy S20 Plus? This step-by-step guide walks you through the process, and don’t forget—you’ll need some fresh adhesive to seal the deal. If you need extra hands or advice, you can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair to get it done right.
Step 1
Give your phone a break—shut it down and unplug before you start tinkering.
A heat gun, hair dryer, or hot plate can help loosen things up, but be cautious—too much heat can fry the display or battery. Keep it gentle and steady to avoid any scorch marks or melted parts. If you need a hand with the repair, you can always schedule a repair.
- Warm up an iOpener and gently press it against the bottom edge of the back cover for about two minutes. This will loosen things up and make the next steps smoother!
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Step 2
Go easy with that pick—if you go Hulk mode, the back cover glass could crack.
Got a display that's shattered like your last New Year's resolutions? Try slapping on a layer of clear packing tape—this gives your suction cup a fighting chance to stick. If you’re feeling rebellious, you can swap the suction cup for some tough tape. And if it’s just not working, going wild with some superglue on the suction cup might do the trick.
These edges are tighter than skinny jeans, so don’t be surprised if you need to reheat the iOpener and do a few rounds with the suction cup before you get that sweet separation.
If the gap’s playing hard to get, hit it with more heat and give it another shot.
- Stick a suction cup onto the back of your phone, aiming for the center near the bottom edge.
- Give the suction cup a firm, steady pull to pop open a gap between the back cover and the phone frame.
- Slide the tip of an opening pick into that gap to get things moving.
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Step 3
When you're working near the phone’s curved corners, steer clear of cutting the adhesive—otherwise, the glass might decide to crack. Take it slow and keep things chill!
- Gently glide your pick along the bottom edge, working it back and forth to cut through the adhesive. Keep the pick in the seam afterward to prevent the adhesive from sealing back up. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 4
- Warm up a heated iOpener and gently press it against the left edge of the back cover for a cozy two minutes.
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Step 5
Handle that pick with care! Too much pressure and you might just end up with a cracked back cover glass—let's keep those cracks away, shall we?
This part might take a few tries—hang in there, that’s normal with these snug fits.
Since the glass curves here, you won’t get the pick in super deep. As long as the tip slides under the edge, you’re good to go.
If it’s tough to get a gap, hit the edge with a bit more heat and give it another shot.
- Stick a suction cup onto the back of your phone, aiming for the center along the left side.
- Give the suction cup a good, steady pull to start a gap between the back cover and the frame.
- Slide the pointy end of an opening pick into the gap you just created.
- Feeling stubborn glue? A few drops of high-strength (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol in the seam will help loosen things up.
Step 6
- Slide the pick under the edge of the glass, tilt it down gently, and work it further in to break that stubborn adhesive holding the back cover.
Step 7
Be gentle when sliding across the ridge around the volume and power buttons—the glass cutout makes it more susceptible to cracking. Take your time, and if you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
- Gently slide your pick along the left edge of the phone to loosen the back cover's adhesive. Keep the pick under the left edge of the glass to stop the adhesive from resealing. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 8
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate can come in handy, but watch the heat—overdoing it can turn your phone into a toasted marshmallow. The display and internal battery are pretty sensitive, so keep the temperature in check to avoid any accidental burns.
- Gently place a heated iOpener on the right edge of the back cover and hold it there for about two minutes. This will soften things up and make the next steps smoother. If you need a hand with anything, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 9
Just like before, angle that opening pick downward to slide it all the way under the back cover.
- Stick a suction cup near the middle of the right edge on the back of your phone. That’s your starting point.
- Give the suction cup a firm, steady pull to pop open a little gap between the back cover and the frame. Don’t be shy—show it who’s boss!
- Slide the tip of an opening pick into that gap you just made.
Step 10
As you work, the back cover might let go of one or both picks, and they could tumble out. No worries—just set the pick(s) aside, since the bottom edge won’t snap back into place from here on.
- Glide your pick along the right side of the phone to loosen up that sticky adhesive holding the back cover.
- Keep your pick parked under the top right edge of the glass so the adhesive doesn't sneakily reseal itself.
Step 11
- Warm up the iOpener and give your back cover a cozy two-minute spa treatment at the top edge. You'll be amazed at how much easier it is to pop that cover off afterward!
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Step 12
The glass near the corners of the back cover is a bit curved and can be pretty fragile. Handle this step gently to avoid any cracking or damage—think of it as giving your phone a gentle hug.
If slicing gets tricky or things start to feel stuck, just hit pause, warm things up again, and keep going. Your device will thank you for the patience!
- Gently wiggle your pick from the right edge, navigating around the top right corner. Keep sliding along the top edge, working your way to the left, until the back cover's adhesive is fully separated. Take your time—patience is key! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 13
- Gently lift up the back cover. Use those trusty opening picks to slice through any leftover sticky stuff.
- Pop the back cover off and set it aside.
- While putting things back together:
- Now's your chance to power up your device and make sure everything works before sealing it shut. Just remember to turn it off again before moving on.
- Use tweezers or your fingers to clear away any stubborn adhesive bits. If they're sticking around, a little heat can help loosen things up.
- Got custom-cut adhesive? Follow the guide linked.
- Rolling with double-sided tape? There's a guide for that too.
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Step 14
- Grab your Phillips #00 screwdriver and take out the six 4 mm screws holding down the motherboard bracket.
As you go along, keep tabs on every screw—think of it as a little treasure hunt. Make sure each one finds its way back to exactly where it belongs, so reassembly is a breeze. Staying organized like this keeps the process smooth and stress-free. If you run into any snags or need a hand, remember you can always schedule a repair to get expert help.
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Step 15
Hold your horses! Don't yank that bracket out just yet—it's still buddies with the wireless charging coil.
- Grab a trusty pair of tweezers and carefully lift up the motherboard bracket from the plastic midframe. You've got this!
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Step 16
- Gently tilt the motherboard bracket upward so the orange battery connector becomes easy to reach. Keep it steady and don’t force anything—patience is key here. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 17
When unplugging connectors like these, watch out for the tiny parts hanging around the socket—you don’t want to send them flying off!
- Grab your trusty spudger and gently nudge the battery connector up to free it. You've got this!
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Step 18
- Grab your trusty spudger and gently wiggle it in to disconnect that wireless charging coil connector. You've got this!
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Step 19
- Check out your new part next to the old one—sometimes a sticker or extra bit needs to move over before it fits just right.
- Put your device back together by reversing these steps. Easy, right?
- Give your repair a test run using our guide—make sure everything's working as it should.
- Got leftover parts or busted stuff? Take your e-waste to a certified recycler.
- If your fix hit a snag, swing by our Answers community for troubleshooting tips.
- If you're stuck or want a pro to handle it, you can always schedule a repair.
