Samsung Galaxy A15 Vibration Motor Replacement

Allow the phone's battery to drain below 25% before proceeding, as a charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

• Unplug all cables from the phone.
• Completely power off the device.
• Press and hold the power button and volume down button simultaneously to access the shutdown menu.

Apply iOpener or use a hair dryer on low heat to heat the right edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Be cautious not to overheat, as the phone's display, internal battery, and plastic back are prone to damage.

• The phone should be warm but not hot enough to cause discomfort when touched.

Beware of excessive adhesive depth to avoid damage.

• Adhesive surrounds back cover on frame perimeter and near bottom.
• Maintain 4mm or less depth from edge, except at adhesive application area.

Apply a suction handle near the right edge of the back cover.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap.
• If needed, apply more heat to soften adhesive further.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Insert the opening pick into the right edge gap, carefully slicing through the adhesive.

Do not remove the opening pick — this will cause the adhesive to reseal.

• Position the opening pick in the bottom right corner of the device.

Reheat the iOpener and apply it to the bottom of the back cover for two minutes.

Insert an additional opening pick at the bottom right corner.

• Slide it along the bottom edge to cut the adhesive.
• Leave one opening pick in the bottom left corner to prevent resealing.

Reheat your iOpener and apply it to the left side of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Insert another opening pick into the bottom left corner, and slide it along the left edge to cut through the adhesive.

Leave this pick in the top left corner to prevent re-adhesion.

• Limit insertion depth of each pick to 4 mm to avoid damaging rear cameras or flash.

Reheat the iOpener and apply it to the top of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Insert an opening pick into the top left corner, parallel to the first.

• Slide the new pick along the top edge to cut through the adhesive.
• Leave the original pick in the top right corner to prevent re-adhesion.

Insert an opening pick along the top edge and twist gently.

• Unfasten camera clips at camera modules by sliding the pick around the edge.
• Only insert up to 4mm to avoid damage to rear cameras or flash.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom left corner of the phone, aiming for the bottom edge.

• Work the pick along the bottom edge, sliding it deeper into the phone to slice any remaining adhesive.

Lift and remove the back cover.

• Power on the phone and test all functions before reassembling.

Be sure to power down completely before continuing work.

• Remove any remaining adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.
• Apply heat and 90% isopropyl alcohol if needed for stubborn adhesive.

Custom-cut adhesives: follow the provided guide.

Double-sided tape: follow the specific guidelines for application and removal.

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bent paperclip, or other suitable tool into the SIM tray hole.

• Locate the hole on the phone's left edge, near the top.
• Press in firmly to release the tray and remove it.

Remove the 15 4 mm-long screws connecting the frame to the chassis.

• Use a spudger with its flat end to carefully pry up the fingerprint button press connector from the motherboard.

Flip the phone over with the screen facing up.

• Insert an opening pick into the SIM card tray cutout to create a gap between the frame and the phone.
• Slide the opening pick down the left edge of the device to unfasten the frame clips.

Slide the opening pick around the phone's perimeter to release all clips.

If the pick is dislodged, reinsert it at the previously unsecured edge.

Remove the phone frame by pulling it away from the device.

Use the flat end of a spudger to dislodge and release the battery press connector.

Disconnect the OCTA display cable connector from the board.

Ensure connectors are separated before proceeding with disassembly.

spudger under the top "OCTA" cable connector's overhang.
• Pry up the top connector, moving it away from the bottom one until they're fully disconnected.

Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully lift the "SUB" connector.

• From the daughterboard, gently pry it up and release it.
• Disconnect the "SUB" connector completely.

Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry up the MAIN connector from the motherboard, then disconnect it.

Remove the interconnect cable from the phone.

Insert one arm of angled tweezers under the metal neck of the red antenna coaxial connector on the daughterboard and lift straight up to disconnect it.

Be gentle when removing the red antenna cable from its holder to avoid damaging the cable.

• Repeat for the other connector.

During reassembly, use tweezers to hold the connector in place over its socket and gently press down with your finger or a spudger-the connector should "snap" into place. If you're having trouble, reposition the head and try again.

Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the flex ribbon connector and pry it off the board.

• During reassembly, replace the adhesive if necessary: if not included with your new daughterboard, use thin double-sided adhesive instead.

Damage to the motherboard or connector may result from incorrect prying technique. Be careful when handling delicate components.

Remove the screw holding the daughterboard in place using a Phillips screwdriver.

Hold the daughterboard firmly by its edges.

Pull upwards, guiding it out of the phone.

Insert one angled tweezers arm into the notch under the vibration motor.

• Grab the motor with the tweezers and lift it up to separate its adhesive.
• (Optional): If your new vibration motor does not include adhesive, use thin, double-sided tape instead.
• Remove the vibration motor.