Samsung Galaxy A52 Screen Replacement

Be cautious when applying heat to avoid damaging the phone's display and internal battery.

• Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the back cover for at least two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but keep the temperature moderate to prevent overheating.

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 superglue the suction handle in place and allow it to cure before proceeding.

• Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.
• In case you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap you created.

Insert the opening pick into the top right corner and slide it to slice the adhesive.

• Leave the opening pick in place to maintain access.
• Prevent resealing of the adhesive by not removing the pick.

• Place a second opening pick under the top right edge of your phone.
• Slide the pick down to the bottom right corner, slicing the adhesive.

Leave the pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

If adhesive hardens, reheat with iOpener.

• Insert a third opening pick at the phone's bottom edge.
• Slide the opening pick along the phone's bottom edge to cut adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in the bottom left corner to prevent resealing.

Insert a fourth opening pick at the bottom left corner.

• Slide the pick along the left edge, slicing the adhesive.
• Leave it in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

• Insert a fifth opening pick at the top left corner.
• Slide it along the top edge, slicing through any remaining adhesive.

Apply isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to clean relevant areas before reassembling.

• Remove the back cover.
• Apply new adhesive where necessary and secure with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape.
• Press phone firmly for several minutes, using a stack of heavy books if needed.

Remove the motherboard cover using a Phillips screwdriver.

• There are ten screws, each 4.4 mm long.
• Loosen and remove all screws in one operation.

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

Disconnect the battery cable by carefully prying the connector straight up from its socket using a spudger.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the right connector of the interconnect cable from the motherboard.

Bend the cable carefully to the top of the phone, avoiding damage or strain on the cable and surrounding components.

Position the cable at an angle to access the screen connector socket.

Insert an opening pick under the screen connector on the daughterboard.

• Pry up the screen connector

Apply a heat source, such as an iOpener or heat gun, to the screen to release the adhesive.

• Use the iOpener for at least two minutes before proceeding.

Apply a suction handle to the right edge of the screen.

If the screen is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape before proceeding.

• Lift the screen with the suction handle to create a small gap between the screen and the frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap between the midframe and the screen.
• Slide the opening pick to the top right corner to slice the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in its place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Place a second opening pick at the top right corner and slide it down the right edge to the bottom right corner, cutting the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Apply heat to the adhesive using your iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes.

• Insert a third opening pick underneath the bottom right corner.
• Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner.
• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent adhesive resealing.

Slide the opening pick along the left edge, starting at the bottom left corner.

• Insert the pick under the bottom left corner of the phone.
• Continue moving it up to the top left corner.

Leave the pick in place to prevent adhesive resealing.

Insert the fifth opening pick under the top left corner and slide it along the top edge to cut the adhesive.

• When near the front facing camera, insert only the tip of the opening pick (about 3-4 mm) to avoid damage or smearing.

Reapply a heated iOpener to the screen and let it heat up the adhesive.

Take note of the rectangular-shaped adhesive located underneath the screen.

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

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

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

Thread the screen cable through the frame.

• Careful not to damage the cable or connector.

• Remove the screen.
• Clean areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) before applying new adhesive.
• Apply adhesive where needed.

For reassembly, refer to this guide if using a pre-cut adhesive card.