How to replace Samsung Galaxy Note 5 motherboard
This guide does not cover complete disassembly of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.
- The author, TechMD, only partially disassembles to access the motherboard.
Step 1 | Power off the Galaxy Note 5 and remove the S Pen.
Power off the Galaxy Note 5.
- Remove the S Pen.
Step 2 | Remove the Galaxy Note 5 battery door.
Run a hair dryer or heat gun along the edges of Note 5 to loosen the adhesive.
- Gently pry up with a flat tool to release the battery cover.
- Be patient, as the adhesive is strong and may require extra effort to separate.
Step 3 | Release the Galaxy Note 5 rear housing.
Undo all 20 screws in the rear housing.
- Remove the SIM card tray.
- Pry up the wireless charging chip, taking care not to damage the fragile flex ribbon.
- Insert a case opening tool into the gap between rear housing and LCD assembly to release the rear housing.
Step 4 | Release the Galaxy Note 5 motherboard.
Locate the LCD and digitizer flex connectors.
- Pry them up using a plastic spudger or similar tool.
Take care not to damage the flex connectors — risk of costly repairs.
- Disconnect the battery flex connector.
- Release the proximity sensor flex connector by prying it up.
Now move on to the charging port and RF signal cables:
- Pry up the charging port flex connector.
- Disconnect the RF signal cable connectors.
- Release a connector underneath as shown in the picture — this will free the motherboard.
Step 5 | Remove the front and rear facing cameras.
Disconnect front-facing camera connector, then disconnect rear-facing camera connector