Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus NFC Antenna and Charging Coil Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 11 Steps
Be careful not to damage those waterproof seals! Keep everything sealed tight to maintain your device's waterproof magic. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
In this guide, we'll walk you through removing the NFC antenna and charging coil from your Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. Just a heads-up: opening your phone will break the waterproof seals, so while your phone will still work, it won't be as resistant to water unless you replace those seals. Don't worry though – you'll need some fresh adhesive to put everything back in place when you're done reassembling.
Step 1
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus holds on tight with some seriously tough adhesive! A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate can help loosen things up if the iOpener isn’t quite cutting it. Just watch out for overheating—both the AMOLED display and the battery aren’t fans of too much heat.
- First things first, let's power down your phone. Safety first, right? Now, grab your trusty iOpener and get ready to work some magic! Place it on the back of your device to loosen up that stubborn adhesive hiding beneath the rear glass. Give it a good two minutes to work its charm. If you're feeling adventurous, don't hesitate to repeat this step a few times to make the back cover removal a breeze!
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Step 2
The adhesive on the inside of the back cover is spread out just like shown in the picture.
- Now, it’s time to carefully cut through the adhesive holding the back cover in place. Think of it as peeling away the layers—smooth and steady wins the race.
- Follow these zones where the adhesive is lurking:
- Thick patches of glue that want to keep your device sealed tight.
- Sparser, thin spots where the adhesive is a little more forgiving.
- Keep your prying tools away from the fingerprint sensor flex cable—it's delicate and doesn't want to be sliced or pried in this area.
Step 3
Cracked rear glass making your suction cup useless? Grab some strong tape and give it a lift, or stick the suction cup on with a dab of superglue and let it set. You’ll be good to go.
You might need to flex those muscles a bit—just enough to sneak your tool into the tiniest gap. If it’s not budging, hit the area with more heat to loosen up the adhesive. It cools off quick, so don’t be shy about reheating a few times.
- Stick your suction cup onto the back cover—give it a good press so it grabs hold.
- Gently pull up on the bottom edge of the back cover with your suction cup until you see a tiny gap between the cover and the frame—don’t rush it!
- Slide an opening pick into that gap and cruise it over to the bottom right corner.
Step 4
- Grab another opening pick and slide it down to the bottom left corner—like playing a smooth game of phone Tetris.
- Pop in a third pick at the bottom edge and leave it hanging out there. That’s your trusty sidekick preventing the adhesive from sneakily sticking itself back together while you work on removing the rear glass.
Step 5
- Gently start to slide the tip of your opening pick from the bottom left corner, tracing along the side of the S9 Plus. Keep the pick in place once you've sliced halfway up the left edge of the phone's adhesive. Then, glide the opening pick from the bottom right corner up to the middle of the frame and leave it there—you're making progress! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 6
Hold up—don't swing the phone open just yet! The fingerprint reader’s flex cable is still attached to the motherboard, so keep things chill and gentle.
- Grab a fourth opening pick and let it cruise along the right edge of the frame all the way up to the top right corner.
- Take a fifth pick, slide it up the left side of the phone, and park it at the top left corner.
- Work your pick under the upper section of the rear glass to slice through the last bits of adhesive holding it down.
Step 7
- Gently lift up the side of the rear glass where the volume button hangs out—no need to rush, just a smooth move.
- Grab your trusty spudger and use its edge to pop up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor flex cable. Nice and easy does it!
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Step 8
- Start by carefully removing the rear glass panel. Once it's off, follow this guide to reapply the adhesive and put the rear glass back in place smoothly. If you're thinking about replacing the rear glass entirely, this guide will also walk you through transferring the rear camera bezel along with the fingerprint sensor. Need a hand? You can always schedule a repair for extra help.
Step 9
- Unscrew those nine 4 mm Phillips #00 screws and set them aside.
Step 10
- Slip an opening pick gently under the right side of the plastic cover that hides the NFC antenna and charging coil.
- Turn the pick sideways to lift the cover free from its plastic clips.
- Carefully work your way around the cover, prying upward to release the remaining clips and free the piece.
Step 11
- Gently lift off the plastic cover that’s holding the NFC antenna and charging coil in place. It’s a quick move to make sure everything’s set for the next steps!
