Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Display Replacement

Power off your phone before disassembly.

• iOpener: Apply for at least two minutes, repeating as needed to loosen adhesive beneath back cover.
• Alternative options: Hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may be used with caution; avoid overheating phone.

Be careful not to overheat your phone — AMOLED display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

Use a small suction handle to create a gap at the bottom end of the device.

• Insert an opening pick, sliding the tip to the bottom left corner to break the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.
• Insert another opening pick and begin cutting the adhesive towards the bottom left side.

Use an opening pick to cut the adhesive around the entire phone.

Remove one opening pick from each corner to prevent resealing.

• Reuse the iOpener if cutting becomes difficult.
• The back cover is under tension, so ensure the adhesive is loose enough to avoid breakage.
• Insert an opening pick on the right side and flip it sideways for a secure grip on the back cover.

Remove the back cover from the phone.

• Scrape off any remaining adhesive from the back cover and the frame.
• Clean the areas with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.

Remove the five Phillips #00 screws holding the motherboard covers.

Do not damage the plastic clamps securing the motherboard cover.

• Use a pair of tweezers to carefully remove the upper part of the motherboard cover.

Use tweezers to gently lift the motherboard cover, which includes the loudspeaker and NFC antenna.

• Lift the cover off, taking care to handle it by its edges.
• Set the cover aside safely for reassembly later.

Disconnect the battery flex connector with the flat end of a spudger.

Disconnect the display flex cable with the flat end of a spudger.

Apply an iOpener to the display for 2+ minutes to loosen adhesive.

• Reheat and reapply iOpener as needed, following instructions to avoid overheating.
• If display glass is cracked, apply clear packing tape over the entire face for containment.

Bodily harm risk due to broken glass; take precautions.

• Lay overlapping strips of clear packing tape over display for structural integrity.
• Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential glass shards.

Apply a suction cup to the upper edge of the phone when it's warm.

• Insert an opening pick under the display assembly using the suction cup.
• Slide the opening pick along the upper edge, leaving one at each corner to prevent resealing.

Only insert the tip of the opening pick near the home button and soft key cables on the bottom part of the display assembly.

Locate the flex cable near the volume buttons and be cautious not to damage it.

• Completely remove adhesive from all sides of the phone using a cutting tool.
• Insert a plastic card under the display assembly to release any remaining adhesive.

Avoid fully opening the phone yet, as the display cable may get caught.

• Lift the upper edge of the display assembly carefully to thread the display flex cable through the mid frame.
• Verify that home and menu button cables aren't stuck to the display before removing it completely.
• If a cable sticks, use tweezers or an opening pick to gently remove it.

Remove the display assembly entirely from the phone at this point.

• Before reassembly, clean any remaining adhesive from the frame using isopropyl alcohol (>97%) and a lint-free cloth or Q-tip.