Samsung Galaxy Note10 Daughterboard Replacement

Make sure your phone is powered off.

• Apply an iOpener to the left edge of the back panel for one minute.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious not to overheat and damage components like the display or internal battery.

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

• If the back glass is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better suction or use strong tape instead of the suction cup.
• (If necessary) Super glue the suction cup to the broken panel.

Be careful when using superglue.

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back panel and frame.
• Apply more heat if needed for older phones or if initial attempt is unsuccessful.

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

Risk of damage to internal components if the opening pick is inserted too far.

• Slide the opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
• Only insert the opening pick halfway into the phone to avoid damage.
• Leave the opening pick in place at the bottom left corner to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Insert a second opening pick on the left side and slide it towards the top left corner to cut the adhesive.

• Leave the pick inserted in the top left corner to keep the adhesive from re-forming.

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

Insert a third opening pick into the top edge gap.

• Slide it to the top right corner and slice the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place at the top right corner.

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

Insert a fourth opening pick into the right side gap, sliding it down towards the bottom right corner.

• The back panel will separate from the phone as you approach the bottom edge.
• Slide an opening pick around the entire perimeter to release any remaining adhesive.
• If necessary, reheat and reapply extra force to loosen stubborn areas.

Remove the back panel.

• Lift it up to disengage the fasteners.
• Once free, pull the panel away from the device.

Remove the wireless charging coil's four (4) mm Phillips screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Remove the metal shield by lifting it with a pair of tweezers.

• Lift the shield from its retaining clips.
• Flip the shield back to expose the battery connector.

Hold the metal shield away with one hand.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up the battery connector.
• Once pried, the connector should come free and be able to be disconnected.

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

Grasp the metal shielding and tilt it upwards.

• (Be cautious) Peel the wireless charging coil up and away from the phone.
• The coil is secured with light adhesive, so you should be able to remove it easily.

Remove the loudspeaker by taking out the five 4 mm Phillips screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Remove the loudspeaker using a pair of tweezers.

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

• Remove the secondary interconnect cable from the motherboard.

Insert the pointed tip of a spudger into the connector and gently pry it loose.

• Release the main interconnect cable from its socket on the daughterboard.
• Disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the daughterboard.

• Disconnect and remove the interconnect cable
• Repeat for the second interconnect cable

Remove the three 4 mm Phillips screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Use a tweezers to carefully lift and remove the daughterboard.