Samsung Galaxy A3 2015 Battery Replacement

Power off your phone.

If your screen is cracked, cover the front panel with tape to protect against glass shards and aid lifting.

• Apply an iOpener to soften the adhesive along the display's edge, focusing on the sides first and then the bottom.
• Lift the display slightly using an iSclack or suction handle, allowing access for an opening pick in the gap.

Initial insertion: place only the tip of the opening pick into the side seam, sliding it along to loosen the adhesive.

• Lift the display slightly to access underneath with an opening pick.
• Insert a second opening pick around the bottom edge, taking care near the touch buttons.

Take your time and be patient as you work near sensitive areas.

• Repeat these steps on the other side of the display.

Careful not to rip the front panel or cut flex cables.

• Heat bottom and top parts with iOpener for further softening of glue.
• Move picks closer to home button, but do not fully open display yet.
• Leaving gold foil on midframe is acceptable; reattach later if necessary.

Locate the display connector in the top right corner.

• Disconnect the display connector using a spudger.
• The display can now be safely removed.

Remove the 10 Phillips #00 screws.

• Lift up the two touch sensors in the lower area of the frame with a spudger
• You may skip this step if you are careful during mid frame removal from back cover.

Remove the SD card tray and the SIM card tray.

• Use a Jimmy to lift up the mid frame on the left side of the phone where the battery is placed.

Be careful not to puncture the battery underneath.

• Remove the mid frame with all its components from the back cover.

Unplug the battery connector

• Separate the midframe and the battery using a spudger or an opening pick.

• The frame is fragile; use care when handling it, as breakage can occur.

  If necessary, use an iOpener to soften the adhesive behind the battery.

Remove the battery from the midframe.