Samsung Galaxy Note10 Battery Replacement

Completely power off your phone before disassembly.

• Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the back panel for one minute.
• If using, a hair dryer or heat gun should be used carefully, taking care not to overheat the phone as the display and internal battery can be damaged by excessive heat.

Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the back panel, as close to the edge as possible.

• If your back glass is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
• Alternatively, use very strong tape instead of a suction cup or superglue it in place.

Be careful not to damage the surrounding components when attempting removal.

Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back panel and the frame.

• Apply more heat to the edge if needed to aid in separation.
• Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap once a sufficient gap has been created.

Risk of damage to internal components if the pick is inserted more than halfway.

• Slide the opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner.
• Stop when about half way, then gently pry and slice the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Insert a second opening pick

• Slide it across the left side towards the top left corner.
• Slice the adhesive as you go.

Leave the pick inserted in the top left corner to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Apply heat from an iOpener to the top edge of the phone for 1 minute.

Insert a third opening pick into the top edge gap.

• Slide it to the top right corner, cutting the adhesive.
• Leave it in place to keep the adhesive from re-sealing.

Apply iOpener to the right edge of the phone for 1 minute.

Insert a fourth opening pick into the right side gap.

• Slide it down towards the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.
• The back panel will separate from the phone as you approach the bottom edge.

Check for and reheat stuck areas if necessary.

Slide an opening pick around the perimeter of the phone to release any remaining adhesive.

Remove the back panel by lifting it upwards.

Remove the wireless charging coil screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

• There are five 4 mm screws to remove.

Hold the tweezers firmly and use them to gently lift the metal shield covering the battery connector, flipping it backward.

Hold the metal shield aside using one hand.

• Use the pointed tip of a spudger to gently pry up the battery connector.
• Once prised, the battery connector should disconnect.

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

Locate the metal shielding and tilt it upwards for easy handling.

• Peel the wireless charging coil away from the device, starting at one edge.
• The wireless charging coil is secured by a light adhesive.

Be gentle when removing the wireless charging coil to avoid damaging its connectors.

Once peeled back, remove the wireless charging coil completely.

Remove the loudspeaker's Phillips screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are located on the speaker's frame. There are five in total.
• Each screw has a diameter of 4 mm.

Remove the loudspeaker using a pair of tweezers.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully release the main interconnect cable from the motherboard.

• Release the secondary interconnect cable from the motherboard using a flat-edged tool or your fingers.

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

• Then, disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the daughterboard.

Disconnect the interconnect cable from its socket.

• Repeat on the other side and disconnect the second interconnect cable.

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

Excessive use of isopropyl alcohol may damage the display.

• Apply 1-2 drops of high concentration (90% or greater) isopropyl alcohol underneath the battery at the tear-shaped indents near the corners of the battery well.
• Wait about two minutes for the liquid to penetrate and weaken the battery adhesive before proceeding.

Apply a suction cup to the back of the battery and pull up with strong, steady force.

If separation is difficult, add 1-2 drops of isopropyl alcohol underneath the battery, wait 2 minutes, then try again.

• Insert an opening pick into the gap between the battery and frame, but not more than halfway to avoid damaging the fingerprint sensor.
• Pull up on the suction cup to remove the battery.

After using isopropyl alcohol, wait 10 minutes before installing the new battery.

Secure the new battery with stretch release adhesive strips, double-sided adhesive tape, or pre-cut adhesive when reassembling your phone.