Samsung Galaxy Note10 Screen Replacement

Power off your phone completely before disassembling.

• 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 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 your back glass is badly cracked, covering it with clear packing tape may be necessary for the suction cup to adhere.

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back panel and frame.
• Be prepared for potential difficulty due to phone age; apply additional heat if needed before reattempting.

Insert an opening pick into the created gap only after a sufficient gap has been established.

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.
• Do not insert the pick more than halfway into the phone.
• Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Insert a second opening pick and slide it across the left side, toward the top left corner.

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

Heat a iOpener according to its instructions.

• Apply heat to the top edge of the phone for exactly one minute.

Insert a third opening pick into the top edge gap.

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

Apply iOpener to the right edge of the device for 1 min.

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 as you approach the bottom edge.

• Reheat and reapply if needed for stubborn adhesive.

• Slide an opening pick around the phone's perimeter to release any missed adhesive.

Remove the back panel.

Remove the wireless charging coil screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

• There are five 4mm screws to remove.

Lift the metal shield with a pair of tweezers, flipping it back to access the battery connector.

Hold the metal shield away from the work area.

• Pry up the battery connector with the pointed end of a spudger.
• The connector will now be free to disconnect.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the wireless charging coil connector.

Peel the wireless charging coil up and away from the device, prying it loose if necessary.

Be careful not to leave any adhesive residue behind when removing the coil.

• Grip the metal shielding at the top with your fingers and tilt it upwards.
• Remove the wireless charging coil once it is exposed.

Remove the five 4 mm Phillips screws securing the loudspeaker.

Remove the loudspeaker with a pair of tweezers.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the display cable from the motherboard.

• To reattach: align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side.

• Do not press down in the middle, as this can cause permanent damage to the pins.

Disconnect the S-Pen touch layer cable connector using the pointed end of a spudger.

Be cautious when using heat sources, as excessive heat can damage the phone's display and internal battery.

• Apply an iOpener to the left edge of the display for one minute or use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution.

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

• If the screen is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better suction.
• Alternatively, use very strong tape instead of the suction cup or superglue it in place.

Use strong, steady force to pull up on the suction cup and create a gap between the display and frame.

This may be difficult, depending on your phone's age. If needed, reapply heat and try again.

• Insert an opening pick into the gap at the point where it has formed.

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

• Slide opening pick along left side towards bottom left corner to slice adhesive.
• Avoid inserting pick more than halfway into phone.
• Leave pick inserted in bottom left corner after use, to prevent re-sealing of adhesive.

• Insert a second opening pick on the left side.
• Slide the pick toward the top left corner, slicing the adhesive.

Leave the pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

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

Insert a third opening pick into the bottom edge of the phone.

• Slide the pick towards the bottom right corner, slicing the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in the bottom right corner to prevent adhesive re-sealing.

Prepare an iOpener and heat it according to the manufacturer's instructions.

• Apply the heated iOpener to the top edge of the phone for one minute.

Insert a fourth opening pick into the gap at the top edge of the phone.

• Slide the opening pick toward the top right corner, cutting through the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

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

Start by sliding an opening pick from top right corner down towards bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

• The display will begin to separate as you near the bottom edge.
• To ensure complete release, slide the opening pick back and forth around the phone's perimeter.
• If extra-stubborn adhesive is found, reheating may be necessary before completing the process.

Do not attempt to completely remove the screen at this time, as there are cables routed through the phone's frame.

• Lift the screen up from the edge featuring the front-facing camera.
• Limit lifting height to a maximum of 15 degrees above the device.

Thread the display and S-Pen touch layer cables through their cutouts.

• Remove the display.

• Remove any leftover adhesive before installing a new display to ensure proper adhesion.

• Apply new adhesive according to the replacement screen's installation guide.

• Always test your repairs before applying new adhesives for optimal results.