Samsung Galaxy S24+ Motherboard Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 36 Steps

Ready to give your Samsung Galaxy S24+ a little TLC? This guide is your go-to for swapping out that motherboard like a pro. Follow these steps and get your device back in action. And remember, if you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– Disconnect any cables from your device.

– Press and hold the side key and volume down button, then tap ‘Power off’ to shut down your phone.

Step 2

– Let’s get started by heating up an iOpener and applying it to the right edge of the back cover for about two minutes. This will help loosen things up and make the repair process smoother. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 3

– Alright, let’s get this party started! Grab your suction handle and stick it to the back cover, right near the center of the right edge.

– Now, give that suction handle a good pull! You want to create a little gap between the cover and the frame. Don’t be shy, use some muscle!

– With that gap open, slide an opening pick in there. You’re almost there!

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  1. iOpenerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement
  2. Suction HandleSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 4

– Gently glide the pick back and forth along the right edge to break that adhesive seal.

– Keep the pick snugly in place near the bottom right corner to stop the adhesive from sticking back together.

Step 5

– Let’s get this party started! Heat up your iOpener and gently apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for a couple of minutes. It’s like a warm hug for your phone, just a bit more intense.

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  1. iOpenerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 6

– Twist that opening pick around the bottom right corner to break free the adhesive.

Step 7

– Pop in a second pick at the bottom right corner to get started.

– Gently slide that opening pick over to the bottom left corner to break free the adhesive.

– Leave the pick resting in the bottom left corner to keep the adhesive from sticking back together.

Step 8

– Time to get this repair started. Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for about two minutes. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

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  1. iOpenerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 9

– Gently twist the opening pick around the bottom left corner to break free the adhesive. Keep it smooth and steady!

Step 10

– Now it’s time to add a third opening pick – slide it into the bottom left corner and get ready to loosen things up.

– Gently push the pick upwards towards the top left corner to break the adhesive seal – you’re making great progress!

– Leave that pick right where it is, near the top left corner, to keep the adhesive from sticking back together. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 11

– Time to get this repair started. Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for about two minutes. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

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  1. iOpenerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 12

– Gently twist the opening pick around the top left corner to break free the adhesive.

Step 13

– Let’s loosen that adhesive! Slide a fourth opening pick in at the top left corner.

– Now, give that adhesive a little nudge by sliding the pick toward the top right corner.

– Keep that pick chillin’ near the top right corner to keep the adhesive from getting too cozy.

Step 14

– Let’s get this back cover off! Line up the tip of your opening pick with the flash.

– Slide the opening pick under the top of the back cover, keeping it close to the edge. You’ll feel it start to snag on the adhesive – keep going!

– Now, slide the pick down towards the bottom of the phone while gently lifting the cover. Keep at it until the cover is completely free from the adhesive. You’ve got this!

Step 15

– First things first, let’s get that back cover off! Grab it and give it a gentle tug.

– Now, for reassembly fun:

– Use tweezers or your fingers to carefully peel off all that sticky adhesive from both the back cover and the phone itself. If it’s being stubborn, a little heat or some isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) combined with a coffee filter or lint-free cloth can work wonders.

– If you’re using custom-cut adhesives, be sure to check out this handy guide.

Step 16

– Time to give that wireless charging coil press connector a little nudge! Use your trusty spudger to carefully pry it up and disconnect it from the motherboard.

– Now, let’s reconnect those connectors with a little finesse! Align the connector perfectly over its socket and gently press down on one side, then the other, until you hear that satisfying click. Don’t force it—just be smooth and confident! If it’s being a little stubborn, just reposition it and try again. You got this! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 17

– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and remove the thirteen 3.5mm-long screws that hold the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker in place:

– You’ll find six screws securing the wireless charging coil – take those out first

– Next, remove the seven screws that keep the loudspeaker locked down. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 18

– Time to get started. Insert the point of a spudger into the notch at the top left corner of the loudspeaker – it’s marked with an arrow to help you find the spot.

– Gently pry up to release the loudspeaker from the frame. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

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  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 19

– Let’s get that loudspeaker out! Gently lift it up from the frame with your fingers.

– Now, it’s time to remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the frame. You got this!

– When you’re putting everything back together, make sure to press around the edges of the loudspeaker to clip it back into place before putting those screws back in. You’ll be a pro in no time!

Step 20

– Time to get started! Use a trusty spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the battery press connector. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

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  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 21

– Grab your spudger, it’s time to get those interconnect cable press connectors off the daughterboard! Carefully pry them up and disconnect them. You got this! 💪

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  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 22

– Grab your spudger (it’s like a tiny superhero tool!) and gently pry up those interconnect cable press connectors. We’re disconnecting them from the motherboard, so they can take a little break from their hard work.

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  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 23

– Let’s get started by carefully removing the interconnect cables from your phone. This is a crucial step, so take your time and make sure they’re completely disconnected.

Step 24

– Time to get this repair started. Use a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the earpiece speaker press connector. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

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  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 25

– Let’s get started by removing the five 3.5mm-long screws that hold the earpiece speaker in place – just grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and you’re all set. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 26

– Let’s get that earpiece speaker out! Gently slide the flat end of your spudger between the bottom edge of the speaker and the metal plate on the motherboard.

– Now, give that spudger a little twist to unclip the earpiece speaker. Take it out and give it a high five for being so easy to remove!

– When you put it back, remember to slide the top edge of the speaker into the frame first. Then gently press down to clip it back in. You’ve got this!

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  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 27

– Slide the spudger’s tip gently under the top left corner of the upper antenna press connector like you’re lifting a secret hatch.

– Give it a little nudge and disconnect that upper antenna press connector from the motherboard with a flourish!

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  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 28

– Time to get started – carefully insert the tip of a spudger under the bottom right corner of the front camera press connector, making sure not to damage any surrounding components.

– Gently pry up and disconnect the front camera press connector from the motherboard. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 29

– Grab a spudger, pop up, and unhook those display and lower antenna cable press connectors from the motherboard. Got stuck? No worries, if you need help, you can always schedule a repair

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  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 30

– Alrighty! Time to tackle those two 3.5 mm-loppin’ screws holdin’ down your motherboard. Grab that trusty Phillips screwdriver, and let’s get ‘er done! Need some help? We’ve got you covered with schedule a repair.

Step 31

– Gently slide the flat end of a spudger into the earpiece speaker cutout, right between the top edge of the motherboard and the phone frame.

– Give a little nudge against the frame to pop that motherboard out of its cozy spot and lift it away.

– When you’re ready to put everything back together, just make sure all those pesky cables are out of the way before you snug the motherboard back into the frame.

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  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 32

– Start by flipping the motherboard so you can get a good look at those rear camera press connectors. Let’s make sure we can see everything clearly!

– Grab your trusty spudger and carefully pry up the ultrawide camera press connector to disconnect it. You’ve got this!

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  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 33

– Let’s get that ultrawide camera out! Gently slide the pegs out of their holes on the motherboard. You got this!

Step 34

– Time to get started – use a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the main camera press connector. Take your time, you got this!

– Now, gently lift the main camera off the motherboard and remove it. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

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  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 35

– Let’s get this telephoto camera out! Use your trusty spudger to gently pry up and disconnect the camera’s connector. You’re almost there!

– Now, lift that telephoto camera right off the motherboard. You got this!

– Time to put everything back together! Here’s the trick to making sure your rear cameras fit together perfectly:

– Telephoto (the little one with the metal back) goes in first.

– Main camera (the big guy with the metal back) goes in next.

– And finally, Ultrawide (the one with the plastic back) goes in last. You’re a pro! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerSamsung Galaxy S24 Plus Motherboard Replacement

Step 36

– Congratulations, you’ve successfully uncovered the motherboard ready for its big debut!

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