Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the back cover for at least two minutes.

Heat may also be applied using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but do not overheat the phone, as the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

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

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

• Slide the opening pick to the top right corner.
• Use the same opening pick to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert a second opening pick at the top right edge.

• Slide it to the bottom right corner, slicing the adhesive.
• Leave both opening picks in place to prevent resealing.

Adhesive may become hard to cut if it cools down.

• Reheat the adhesive with an iOpener for one to two minutes.
• Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone.
• Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to slice the 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 to separate the adhesive.
• Leave it in place at the top left corner to prevent resealing.

• Insert the fifth opening pick at the top left corner.
• Pick slide along the top edge, slicing any remaining adhesive on the back cover.

Remove the back cover.

Apply new adhesive where necessary after thoroughly cleaning relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).

• Secure the new back cover using pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape.
• After installing, apply strong and steady pressure to your phone for several minutes. A stack of heavy books can be used for assistance.

Remove the motherboard cover with a Phillips screwdriver.

• There are eight screws to remove.
• Screw length: 3.9 mm.

Insert the flat end of a plastic spudger into the gap between the frame and the motherboard cover on the right edge.

• Use the spudger to gently pry up the motherboard cover.

Remove the motherboard cover.

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

Remove the Loudspeaker Assembly Screws using a Phillips Screwdriver.

• The screws are located on the loudspeaker assembly and have a length of 3.9 mm.
• There are seven screws in total, securing the assembly to the device.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the right edge of the loudspeaker assembly and the midframe.
• Pry up the loudspeaker assembly using your spudger.
• Remove the loudspeaker assembly.

Prepare an iOpener by applying it to the display for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive holding the fingerprint sensor in place.

• The iOpener should be left on for a minimum of two minutes to effectively loosen the adhesive underneath.
• Alternatively, a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may be used; however, exercise caution to avoid overheating the phone.

Be cautious not to overheat the phone as the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

Disconnect the fingerprint sensor from the daughterboard using the flat end of a spudger.

Locate and carefully dislodge the fingerprint sensor from its socket using the flat end of a spudger.

• Once freed, use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to completely remove the fingerprint sensor.