Samsung Galaxy A11 Daughterboard Replacement

Insert the SIM eject tool into the SIM tray hole.

• Push gently with the tool until a portion of the SIM tray becomes visible.
• Continue to pull out the remaining part of the SIM tray.

Use a iFixit opening pick to carefully pry open the area near the SIM tray.

• Gently move the pick along the gap and release the clips holding it together.
• If possible, use multiple picks to prevent the back cover from closing.

Heat the fingerprint sensor using a hair dryer on low heat in 30-second increments.

• Gently push the fingerprint sensor until it detaches from the back cover.
• If necessary, remove the button by prying it from the bottom of the device.

• Remove three 3mm screws from the shield with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
• Take off the shield.

Disconnect the battery press connector using tweezers, a spudger, or your fingers.

Do not use a hairdryer or heat if the battery is expanded.

• Use a hairdryer on low heat to soften adhesive under the battery, if necessary.
• Insert an iFixit pry tool under the battery edge.
• If needed, use multiple pry tools to secure the battery in place.
• Continue cutting adhesive until the battery can be pried away from the phone.
• Remove the battery from the phone.

• Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove 8 silver and black 3 mm screws.
• Once removed, take off the speaker cover from the device.

• Remove the antenna heads using a spudger.
• Unplug the ribbon cable from the daughterboard.

Be extremely cautious when handling metal tools near electronic components.

• Use a pair of tweezers to carefully pry the daughterboard loose from the device.
• Gentle force is essential to avoid damaging the device with metal tools.