Samsung Galaxy A03s Screen Replacement
Discharging your battery to 25% or lower is crucial: a punctured battery can catch fire and/or explode.
- Inspect the refurbished screen with frame preinstalled for included components.
- Verify that you're using the correct procedure based on the screen's component installation.
US Samsung A03s differs from international versions; be prepared to adapt due to minor differences in components.
- Remove the battery: if swollen, take necessary precautions.
- Transfer the battery to the new screen assembly.
Step 1 | Eject SIM card tray
Use a sim card ejector to access the SIM card.
- Insert the sim card ejector into the SIM card tray slot.
- Gently push in on the tool to release the SIM card.
Step 2 | Remove back cover
Do not damage the ribbon cable connecting the fingerprint sensor to the back cover.
- Use an opening tool to gently pry the plastic back cover off, starting with a clip near the bottom edge.
- Avoid inserting the opening tool too close to the power button, as this can damage the attached ribbon cable.
Step 3 | Remove power button
Locate and remove the 2 plastic notches holding the power button to the back cover.
- Disconnect the power button from the back cover.
Step 4 | Unfasten screws on camera lens bracket and loud speaker
Remove all 18 identical screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
- Screws secure the camera lens bracket and loud speaker.
- All screws are the same size, so no need to identify them individually.
Step 5 | Remove camera lens bracket and loud speaker
Remove the camera lens bracket and loudspeaker using a spudger.
Step 6 | Disconnect battery
Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable.
Step 7 | Disconnect and remove power button
Disconnect the power button ribbon cable with your spudger.
Remove the power button.
Step 8 | Disconnect and remove mainboard cable
Disconnect and remove the mainboard flex cable using a spudger.
Step 9 | Disconnect and remove antenna cable
- Disconnect the black antenna cable from the mainboard using a pair of tweezers.
- Remove the disconnected antenna cable from the charging board.
Step 10 | Remove mainboard and charging board
Remove the mainboard and charging board using a spudger.
Step 11 | Remove vibrate motor
Use heat or isopropyl alcohol to loosen vibrate motor.
- Apply heat using a hair dryer or a heat gun.
- Alternatively, soak the area with isopropyl alcohol for several minutes.
Step 12 | Remove volume button flex
Be cautious when using heat or isopropyl alcohol — risk of damage to surrounding components.
- Apply gentle heat with a hair dryer or use isopropyl alcohol to loosen the adhesives on the volume button flex.
- Use a soft cloth and mild force to gently pry the volume button flex away from its mounting points.
Step 13 | Remove earpiece speaker
Remove the earpiece speaker with a spudger.
Step 14 | Remove battery
Be cautious when handling the battery to avoid damage or puncture.
- Apply heat to loosen the adhesive using isopropyl alcohol and a cloth.
- Insert a thin plastic card under the battery to break loose the adhesive.