Samsung Galaxy A52 Battery Replacement

Prepare an iOpener by applying it to the back cover for at least two minutes to loosen adhesive.

• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.

• Avoid overheating; the display and internal battery are vulnerable to heat damage.

Secure a suction handle to the right edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible.

If the back cover is damaged, the suction handle may not stick. Try lifting it with strong tape or superglueing in place and allowing it to cure.

• Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.
• Apply more heat if necessary, following iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Insert the opening pick into the top right corner and slide it along the seam to cut the adhesive.

• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from reforming.

Position a second opening pick at the top right edge.

• Slide it down to the bottom right corner, slicing the adhesive.
• Leave it in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Reheat the adhesive if it becomes hard to cut.

opening pick at the bottom edge of your phone.
• Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of your phone to slice the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing, as it may reattach.

Insert a fourth opening pick underneath the bottom left corner of your phone.

• Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Place the opening pick under the top-left corner.

• Slide the pick along the top edge, slicing the remaining adhesive.

Always handle broken glass with care — risk of cuts.

• Remove the back cover.
• Clean the areas around the seal with isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher).
• Apply new adhesive as needed to secure the back cover in place.
• Press your phone firmly for several minutes after installing the back cover, using a stack of heavy books if necessary.

Remove the motherboard cover with a Phillips screwdriver. The cover is held by ten 4.4 mm long screws.

• Insert an opening pick under the left edge of the motherboard cover.
• Pry up the motherboard cover using the opening pick.
• Remove the motherboard cover.

Use a spudger to carefully pry the battery cable connector straight up from its socket.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the interconnect cable from its socket.

Avoid sharp bends that can damage the interconnect flex cable.

• Bend the interconnect flex cable towards the charging port for access.
• Use a small piece of tape to secure the cable temporarily, if needed.

Apply a few drops of adhesive remover or high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol into the gap at the left edge of the battery.

• Tilt the phone to a 45-degree angle to allow the isopropyl alcohol to spread evenly underneath the battery.
• Allow the adhesive remover to penetrate the battery adhesive for at least 1 minute.

Insert a plastic card into the wider gap between the midframe and battery for more space.

• Slide it underneath the battery to loosen the adhesive.
• Pry up the battery from its recess using the plastic card.

If the battery is still sticky, repeat the previous adhesive remover procedure or use an iOpener to soften the adhesive before proceeding.

Never reinstall a damaged or deformed battery due to potential safety hazards.

• Preparation: Remove any remaining adhesive from the old battery's glue areas using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
• For pre-cut adhesive card installation, follow this guide during reassembly.
• If there's leftover alcohol solution on the phone, carefully wipe it off or let it air dry before installing the new battery.
• Reconnect the battery to the motherboard temporarily for proper alignment; then, disconnect once seated.

Ensure all alcohol solution is removed from the phone before reassembling and installing the new battery.