Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Battery Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 15 Steps
Time to give your phone a little energy boost! Follow this guide to safely pop out the old battery and slide in a fresh one. Easy, step-by-step, and your phone will thank you for it!
Step 1
- Slip your fingernail or a plastic opening tool into the little notch on the SIM tray's side.
- Gently pop the tray out and lift it away from its cozy spot.
Step 2
- Pop out the SIM tray along with the SIM card from your phone. It's like giving your phone a little snack break!
Step 3
Pop that iOpener in the microwave for about thirty seconds to get it nice and toasty!
- Warm up the front edges of the phone—sides, top, and bottom—using an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun for about 60 seconds to soften the adhesive holding the glass in place.
Tools Used
Step 4
- Place a suction cup firmly on the lower part of the screen to get a good grip.
Step 5
If you pull too hard you may break the display. If you still feel resistance repeat Step 3, leaving the iOpener on longer.
- Grab your suction cup and give the lower half of the panel a gentle pull—no need to show off those muscles just yet!
Tools Used
Step 6
- Now that you've created a nice little opening, grab a plastic tool and slide it in at the bottom, right between the glass and the rest of the phone's frame.
- Gently glide that plastic tool around the screen, coaxing the display away from the body with a little finesse.
Step 7
Lift only the lower part of the screen—you don’t want to rip the clip that connects it to the top of the motherboard by pulling too hard. Take it slow and steady, and if you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.
- Grab that suction cup and gently pull up on the lower half of the screen while keeping a firm grip on the phone’s frame. This will help you separate the screen from the rest of the device—nice and easy!
Step 8
- After you've removed the glass, take a look at the top of the phone. You'll spot a tiny clip that’s keeping the screen connection cozy with the motherboard. Grab your tweezers and gently pinch the clip by its crease, then give it a little tug to set it free!
Step 9
- Gently pop the screen connector loose using a plastic tool—give it a little wiggle, and it'll set itself free.
Step 10
- Gently detach the display assembly, which includes the LCD and Digitizer. You've got this!
Step 11
- Grab your trusty PH000 Phillips screwdriver and unscrew all sixteen 4mm screws hanging out on the frame. Take your time, and remember—these little guys love to hide, so make sure you catch them all!
Step 12
You'll notice the clips beginning to let go.
- Gently press down on the top, bottom, and sides of the phone to pop the rear case loose.
Step 13
- After you've successfully released all those clips, gently pull the rear case away from the frame—it's time to set it free from the battery's embrace.
- You'll find the battery snugly tucked behind this frame, ready for its moment in the spotlight.
Step 14
- Slide a plastic opening tool gently into the side of the frame and pop out the battery like a pro!
Step 15
- Pop that battery right out of the frame!
