Samsung Galaxy A51 Screen Replacement

Insert a SIM card eject tool, SIM eject bit, or straightened paper clip into the hole on the SIM tray at the left side of the phone.

• Press firmly to eject the tray.
• Remove the sim card tray.

When reinserting cards, ensure they are properly oriented in the tray.

Risk of heat damage: be cautious when using heat tools.

• Power off your phone completely before proceeding.
• Apply an iOpener to the back cover to soften the adhesive.
• For tougher adhesives, use a hair dryer or heat gun (if necessary).

Do not overheat: AMOLED display and internal battery are sensitive to excessive heat.

Insert the tip of an opening pick between the frame and back cover at the bottom near the USB-C port.

• If necessary, use a suction handle or strong tape to pull up the back cover for extra gap access.
• Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner and secure it in place.

• Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner.
• Slide it to the bottom left corner to cut the adhesive.

Leave the opening picks in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Insert a third opening pick under the bottom left corner of the back cover.

• If needed, apply more heat following iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
• Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the phone.

Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert a pick under the top left corner near the camera.

• Slide the tip of the pick along the top edge to the right corner to cut the adhesive.
• Leave it in place to prevent resealing.

• Insert an additional opening pick under the top right corner of the back cover.
• Move the tip of the opening pick along the right edge, from top to bottom, to loosen remaining adhesive.

Apply firm pressure to the reinstalled back cover for 5-10 minutes to allow adhesion.

• Reattach the back cover with a secure fit.
• Persistently apply weight, such as a stack of heavy books, to aid bonding.

Remove thirteen 3 mm Phillips #00 screws from the midframe.

• Locate the midframe's plastic clips.
• Insert an opening pick between the midframe and front panel assembly near the charge port.
• Slide the opening pick to the left bottom corner to release the clips.
• Continue sliding the opening pick to the right bottom corner for complete clip release.

Slide the opening pick along the right edge, releasing all plastic clips.

• Continue to apply pressure and move the pick downwards.

• Guide an opening pick along the top edge of the device.
• This will help disengage the top plastic clips.

Move the opening pick downwards from the top left corner, following the edge of the device until you reach the bottom left corner.

• This action will help release the plastic clips on the left side.

Remove the midframe.

Disconnect the battery connector using the flat end of a spudger, prying it straight up from its socket.

Use a spudger with the flat end to carefully pry up and release the display flex cable located at the bottom of the phone.

Prepare an iOpener by following its instructions.

• Apply the iOpener to the display for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive beneath.
• You may need to reheat and reapply the iOpener several times to achieve a warm temperature sufficient to cut the adhesive.

Be cautious not to overheat, as specified in the iOpener instructions.

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

• If the screen is cracked, use strong tape or superglue to secure the suction cup in place and allow it to cure before proceeding.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap and slide it to the top right corner to begin cutting the adhesive.

Insert another opening pick next to the existing one.

• Slide it into the top left corner.
• Make sure both picks remain in place.

This will prevent the adhesive from resealing itself.

Insert a third opening pick into the left edge, sliding it along the seam to break the adhesive.

Do not remove the initial picks, as they will help maintain access and prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

• Insert a fourth opening pick at the bottom left corner.
• Slide the pick across to the bottom right corner, then leave it in place.

Do not remove the pick yet to prevent adhesive resealing.

Insert the fifth opening pick along the left edge of the phone, using it to cut any remaining adhesive.

Apply heat from the iOpener for an extended period.

• Observe the rectangular adhesive beneath the screen.

Insert a plastic card into the gap between display and phone assembly on left edge.

• Press the plastic card in and slide it back and forth until you cut through entire adhesive.
• Once you've cut through adhesive, remove four opening picks from corners.

Do not remove screen completely yet as display cable is still threaded through frame.

Thread the display cable carefully through the .

Disconnect and carefully remove the screen assembly.