Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Wireless Charging Coil Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 17 Steps
Get ready to tackle the task of swapping out the wireless charging coil in your Galaxy S20 Ultra! Just a heads up, you'll want to grab some replacement adhesive to make everything stick like it should. Let's get started and bring that charging power back to life!
Step 1
First things first—make sure your phone is unplugged and powered down before diving into the fun!
Feel free to grab a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to give your phone a gentle warm-up. Just keep an eye on the heat; both the display and internal battery can be pretty sensitive to getting too hot. Let's keep it cool while we get things fixed up!
- Warm up an iOpener and gently press it onto the bottom edge of the back cover for about two minutes. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 2
Easy does it with the pick—too much muscle could crack that back cover glass, and nobody wants that.
If your back cover looks like it lost a fight with the pavement, slap on some clear packing tape to help the suction cup stick. Super sticky tape works too, and in a pinch, you can even glue the suction cup to the cover—yes, really.
Getting the cover off is a bit of a dance—heat it up with the iOpener, try the suction cup, and repeat as needed. Sometimes it takes a few tries to find the rhythm.
If the edge refuses to budge, give it another blast of heat and take another shot. Persistence pays off!
- Stick a suction cup onto the back of your phone, aiming for as close to the bottom center as you can get. Think of it as a tiny trampoline for your device.
- Pull on the suction cup with steady, confident pressure to gently pry open a little space between the back cover and the frame. No need to go all Hulk on it—gentle wins the race.
- Carefully slide an opening pick into that newly formed gap to start separating the parts. You've got this—just take it slow and steady.
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Step 3
Be gentle around the edges—avoid slicing too close to the curved corners of the phone where the glass bends, or you might end up with a crack. Take your time and keep it smooth.
- Gently work your pick back and forth along the bottom edge to cut through the adhesive. Keep it steady and patient—slow wins the race here.
- Once you've got a good groove going, leave your opening pick tucked in the seam to stop the adhesive from closing back up. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 4
- Warm up the left edge of the back cover by applying a heated iOpener for about two minutes. Keep at it until the adhesive loosens up, making your next step smoother. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 5
Be gentle with the pick—pushing too hard could crack that back cover glass. Take your time and keep it smooth sailing.
This step might take a few tries, so don't get discouraged!
Since the glass on this side is curved, you won't be able to slide the pick in too deep. Just get the very tip under the edge, and you're good to go!
If you're struggling to get a gap started, try warming up the edge a bit more and give it another shot!
- Grab a suction cup and stick it to the back of your phone, aiming for the center of the left edge. Let's get that cover off!
- Give that suction cup a good, steady pull to create a little gap between the back cover and the frame. You got this!
- Slide the tip of an opening pick into that gap you just made. We're making progress!
- For an extra boost, consider adding a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol into the seam to help loosen up that stubborn adhesive. Just a little help goes a long way!
Step 6
- Once you've got the pick sliding under the glass edge, tilt it down gently and work it in further to break free the back cover's adhesive. Keep things steady, and if you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 7
- Gently slide your pick toward the bottom edge of the phone to loosen the adhesive holding the back cover. Then, keep your pick tucked under the left edge of the glass near the bottom to prevent the adhesive from sticking back together. If you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 8
Watch out for that ridge near the volume and power buttons—the glass cutout here can crack if you get too rowdy with your sliding skills. Take it slow, and your device will thank you!
- Slide a pick gently under the center of the left edge of the back cover to get things started.
- Slowly work the pick upward toward the top of the device, carefully separating the adhesive as you go.
- Keep your pick under the left edge of the glass near the top to stop the adhesive from snapping back together.
Step 9
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate can be handy for gentle heating, but keep it cool—too much heat can damage the display or internal battery. Stay cautious and avoid overheating to keep everything safe and sound.
- Warm up your iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for about two minutes. Let the heat do its magic, and get ready to tackle the next step.
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Step 10
Just like before, angle that opening pick downward to sneak it all the way under the back cover. You got this!
- Stick a suction cup on the back of the phone, aiming for the center of the right edge. You’re a precision artist.
- Give the suction cup a good, firm pull—steady is the name of the game. Watch for that sneak-peek gap between the back cover and the frame.
- Slide the tip of an opening pick into the gap like you’re a lock-picking pro.
Step 11
- Gently slide your pick towards the bottom edge of the phone to loosen the back cover's adhesive—think of it as giving it a little nudge to say hello.
- Keep your pick wedged under the right edge of the glass near the bottom to stop the adhesive from sealing back up—it's like holding the door open for a smooth reveal.
Step 12
While you're at it, keep an eye on the bottom edge of that back cover! It might just set those three picks free. If that happens, no worries! Just take those picks and set them aside because from this moment on, that bottom edge is going to stay unsealed. You've got this!
- Now it's time to get that back cover off - start by inserting another pick under the center of the right edge.
- Gently slide the pick upwards towards the top of the device, loosening the adhesive that's holding the back cover in place.
Step 13
- Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.
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Step 14
The glass at the corners of the back cover is a bit curvy and can be pretty fragile, so let's handle it with extra care during this step to keep your back cover looking great!
If you hit a snag and peeling gets tricky, just take a breather, reheat, and then get back to it. Easy does it—patience pays off.
- Gently wiggle the pick from the right edge, working your way around the top right corner of the device.
- Keep sliding along the top edge until the adhesive holding the back cover releases completely.
Step 15
- Gently lift up the back cover. Use opening picks to slice through any leftover adhesive—like slicing through soft cheese.
- Take off the back cover and set it aside.
- When you're putting things back together:
- This is a great moment to turn your phone on and make sure everything works before sealing it up.
- Clear away any stubborn bits of adhesive with tweezers or your fingers. If it’s being sticky, a little heat can help loosen things up.
- If you’ve got Samsung custom-cut adhesives, check out this guide.
- Using double-sided tape? This guide is your friend.
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Step 16
Take it easy when popping off connectors like these—those tiny parts around the socket are just chilling there, so let’s not send them flying!
- Grab your trusty spudger and gently nudge up the wireless charging coil connector to disconnect it. You've got this!
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Step 17
- Now, let's make sure everything is in order! Give your new part a quick comparison with the original—you might need to shift some components around or peel off those sticky backings before going for the install.
- Time to put it all back together! Just retrace your steps from above, and you’ll have your device all set in no time.
- Once you're done, use this guide to test out your handy work and see if it all works like a charm.
- Got some old tech laying around? Don’t forget to drop it off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
- Things didn’t go quite as you hoped? No worries! Swing by our Answers community for some troubleshooting cheer.
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