Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra USB-C Port Replacement

Power off your phone completely before disassembly.

• Apply an iOpener to the left side of the rear cover for one minute.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious not to overheat the phone and avoid damaging the screen and internal battery.

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

• Use clear packing tape to cover a badly cracked back glass for better suction.
• Alternatively, use strong tape instead of the suction cup or superglue it in place.

Hold the suction cup firmly and pull up with strong force to create a gap between the rear cover and frame.

Do not insert the opening pick more than 5 mm into the phone, as this may damage internal components.

• If you encounter resistance, reapply heat and try again, or use additional packing tape for better grip.

Insert the opening pick into the top right corner of the device and gently slide it along the left edge towards the bottom left corner.

• Continue sliding the pick until it cuts through the adhesive.
• Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent re-sealing.

Do not insert the opening pick more than 5 mm into the phone.

• Repeat the process of heating and cutting the adhesive along the remaining sides of the rear cover.
• Insert new opening picks in the gaps created by previous ones, leaving a pick in each corner to prevent re-sealing.
• Slide an opening pick around the perimeter to release any missed adhesive. Reheat stubborn areas as needed.

Remove the rear cover by lifting it straight up.

Careful not to damage socket or surrounding components when prying up wireless charging coil press connector.

• Pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector using a spudger, taking care to pry only under the edge.
• To re-attach: align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on other side; avoid pressing middle.

Risk of pin bending and permanent damage if connector is misaligned.

Locate the white press connector at the bottom right of the motherboard shield.

• Pry it loose using the pointed end of a spudger.
• Once disconnected, carefully set it aside.

Threadlocker may make screws more difficult to remove.

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 4.0 mm motherboard shield screws.
• Keep track of each removed screw and replace it in its original location.

Handle the motherboard shield with care, as its thin edges may cause injury.

• Remove the motherboard shield using a pair of tweezers.
• Grip the motherboard shield firmly with your fingers to avoid accidental damage or dropping.

Remove the wireless charging coil by peeling it upwards from the device.

Note that the wireless charging coil is attached with light adhesive, which may require some force to separate.

Hold the spudger at an angle and use its pointed end to gently pry up the battery press connector.

Do not push too hard, as this can damage the connector.

Remove the four 4.0 mm Phillips screws holding the loudspeaker in place.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the hole marked by a triangle on the left side of the loudspeaker.

• Pry up and loosen the left side of the loudspeaker using the spudger.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the hole marked by a triangle on the right side of the loudspeaker.
• Pry up and detach the loudspeaker from the frame using the spudger.

Careful, as the loudspeaker is secured by clips along its bottom edge that may break if forced improperly.

Remove the loudspeaker using a pair of tweezers.

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

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

Remove the 3.0 mm screw using a Phillips screwdriver.

Locate the three spring connectors on the daughterboard's bottom edge.

• Spare screwdriver handle or plastic spudger, pry up and detach the daughterboard from the frame, starting near the right-hand screw boss.
• Insert the tool as little as necessary to avoid damaging components underneath.

Remove the daughterboard with a pair of tweezers.

Locate and carefully pry the main interconnect cable away from its socket on the motherboard using the pointed tip of a spudger.

Remove the Phillips screwdriver and unscrew the two 3.0 mm screws.

• The screws hold the USB-C port in place.
• They can be found on either side of the port.

Avoid scratching the USB-C port's copper pad with your pry tool.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the left side screw hole on the USB-C port.
• Pry up the USB-C port to loosen it from the frame, taking care not to damage its copper pad.
• The red rubber gasket may hold the port in place; apply steady force to gradually loosen it.

Grasp the USB-C ribbon cable near the USB-C port with your fingers.

• Pull the USB-C port up and away from the phone's bottom to remove it.
• Avoid excessive bending of the ribbon cable to prevent damage.