Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra Vibration Motor Replacement

Power off your phone completely before disassembly.

• Heat an iOpener for one minute and apply it to the left side of the rear cover.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious not to overheat the device:
• The screen is susceptible to heat damage.
• The internal battery may also be damaged by excessive heat.

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

If your back glass is badly cracked, covering it with clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere; strong tape can also be used instead of the suction cup. If necessary, superglue the suction cup to the broken panel.

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear cover and frame.
• Continue heating the edge if needed to aid in removal; some phones may require additional effort due to age.

Do not insert an opening pick more than 5 mm into the phone, as this can damage internal components. Insert the tool carefully into the created gap.

Insert the opening pick into the top edge of the device and slide it along the left edge towards the bottom left corner, cutting through the adhesive.

• Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to maintain access and prevent re-sealing.

Risk of damage to internal components: Do not insert pick more than 5 mm into phone.

• Heat and cut remaining sides of rear cover, repeating process.
• Insert new opening picks between corner gaps left by previous picks.

Prevent adhesive re-sealing: Leave a pick in each corner as you proceed.

• Release any remaining adhesive with an opening pick along the perimeter of phone.
• If necessary, reheat stubborn adhesive for further removal.

Remove the rear cover by lifting it straight up.

Do not risk damaging surrounding components by prying under the center of the wireless charging coil press connector.

• Pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector using the pointed end of a spudger.
• Re-attach press connectors by carefully aligning and pressing down on one side until it clicks, then repeating on the other side.

Do not press down in the middle — this can cause pins to bend and result in permanent damage.

Careful not to damage components, use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the white press connector.

• Locate the white press connector in the bottom right of the motherboard shield.
• Pry up gently with a pointed spudger.
• The white press connector should now be disconnected.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 4.0 mm screws securing the motherboard shield.

These screws may be difficult to remove due to threadlocker on their threads, so proceed with care.

• Remove each screw carefully and label it for reinstallation later.
• Make sure to replace each screw in its original position.

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up the motherboard shield.

Handle the motherboard shield with care, as its edges can be thin and sharp.

Grip the motherboard shield using your fingers.

Use your fingers or a piano key tool to carefully peel the wireless charging coil upwards, taking care not to stretch or crease the adhesive.

Do not pull too hard on the coil, as it may be stuck due to light adhesive.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to gently pry up the battery press connector.

• The connector should release with minimal force.
• Once released, the battery is safely disconnected.

• Remove the five 4.0 mm Phillips screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert spudger into the triangle-marked hole on the left side of the loudspeaker.

• Pry up the loudspeaker's left side with the spudger.
• Loosen the loudspeaker.

Locate the triangle-marked hole on the right side of the loudspeaker.

• Pry up the loudspeaker using a spudger
• The loudspeaker is secured by clips along its bottom edge.

Use a tweezers to carefully lift out the loudspeaker.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to gently pry and disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the daughterboard.

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

Remove the 3.0 mm screw using a Phillips screwdriver.

Careful not to damage components underneath.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the right side of the daughterboard near the screw boss.
• Pry up and detach the daughterboard from the frame using the spudger.
• Only insert the spudger as far as necessary to avoid damaging small surface-mounted components underneath.

Use a pair of tweezers to carefully lift out the daughterboard.

Avoid damaging copper pads on vibration motor — may affect functionality.

• Do not scratch black surface above vibration motor.
• Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol next to vibration motor.
• Wait one minute for adhesive underneath vibration motor to weaken.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the vibration motor.

• Careful, as excessive force may damage components.

  Pry up the vibration motor to loosen the adhesive securing it to the frame.

Use tweezers to lift and remove the vibration motor.

• If it doesn't easily lift out, apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol and wait for the adhesive to weaken.
• Repeat as necessary until the motor comes loose.

After removal, carefully wipe or allow any remaining alcohol solution to air dry before installing the new vibration motor.

During reassembly, refer to this guide for using a pre-cut adhesive card to secure the vibration motor to the frame.