Samsung Galaxy Note10+ 5G Motherboard Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray on the top edge of the phone.

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

Power off your phone completely before disassembling it.

• Apply an iOpener to the left edge of the rear cover for one minute.

Be cautious when using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to avoid overheating and damaging the display and internal battery.

Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the rear cover as close to the edge as possible.

If your rear cover is badly cracked, apply clear packing tape over it before using the suction cup or use strong tape instead.

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear cover and the frame.
• Apply more heat if necessary to facilitate removal, depending on your phone's age.

Insert the point of an opening pick into the created gap.

Insert the opening pick along the left edge, towards the bottom left corner, to slice the adhesive.

• Do not insert the pick more than halfway into the phone, as this may damage internal components.
• Leave the pick in place at the bottom left corner to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Continue heating and cutting around the remaining three sides of the phone.

• Leave an opening pick on each side before moving on to the next side, preventing resealing of adhesive.
• As you finish all sides, the rear cover will start to separate from the phone.

Lift the rear cover straight up to remove it.

• Follow this guide for rear cover reinstallation and new adhesive replacement.
• Turn on your device and test the repair before applying new adhesive or sealing.

Verify components are secure with Tesa tape according to this guide.

Remove the wireless charging coil's five 4mm Phillips screws.

Use tweezers to lift and flip the metal shield over the battery connector.

Hold the metal shield aside with one hand.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up the battery connector.

Disconnect the wireless charging coil connector from the motherboard using the pointed end of a spudger.

Grasp the metal shielding with your fingers by tilting it upwards.

• Peel the wireless charging coil away from the device, taking care to avoid any adhesive.
• The wireless charging coil is secured with light adhesive; remove it completely.

Remove the five 4 mm screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Remove the loudspeaker with a pair of tweezers.

Disconnect the main interconnect cable using the pointed end of a spudger.

• Next, disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the main interconnect cable from the daughterboard.

• Disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the daughterboard.

Disconnect the main interconnect cable.

Do not attempt to disconnect the secondary interconnect cable, as it is attached to the side 5G mmWave antenna.

• Gently fold the secondary interconnect cable away from the battery using a spudger or your fingers.

Remove the top plastic cover using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Delete the four 4 mm screws holding it in place.

Use tweezers to lift and remove the top plastic cover.

• Pivot the cover upwards.
• Once loose, carefully pull it away from the phone.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry the touch layer connector away from the motherboard.

• Remove the touch layer connector from the motherboard
• Next, disconnect the side button connector from the motherboard

Insert the point of a spudger under the 5G mmWave antenna connector and gently pry it loose from the motherboard.

Be careful not to damage the motherboard or the cable.

Bend the cable away from the motherboard at an angle of about 90 degrees.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully disconnect the S-Pen charging coil connector from the motherboard.

Disconnect the display cable from the motherboard using the pointed end of a spudger.

Hold the spudger at an angle and use its pointed tip to carefully pry up the motherboard.

• Grip the motherboard firmly with your fingers.
• Remove the motherboard from its compartment.

If the motherboard feels stuck, ensure that you ejected the SIM tray.