Samsung Galaxy Note20 Motherboard Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole on the top edge of the phone.

• If you accidentally inserted the tool into a microphone hole, do not worry — likely no damage occurred to the microphone.

• Press the SIM eject tool into the SIM card tray hole to eject the SIM card tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray.

Completely power off your phone before proceeding.

• Heat an iOpener and apply it to the left side of the rear cover for one minute.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but exercise caution not to overheat the device, as the screen, internal battery, and plastic rear cover are susceptible to heat damage.

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

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear cover and the frame.
• If necessary, apply more heat and try again.

Do not insert the opening pick more than 5 mm into the phone, as you risk damaging internal components.

Do not insert the opening pick more than 5 mm into the phone to avoid damaging internal components.

• Slide the opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner to cut through the adhesive.
• Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Re-apply heat and cut the remaining three sides of the rear cover.

• Insert new opening picks into gaps created by previous tools.
• Leave a tool in each corner to prevent re-sealing of adhesive.

If the rear cover remains attached, attempt additional slicing with an opening pick.

Lift rear cover straight up to remove.

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

• Be aware that these screws may have threadlocker, making them difficult to remove if not previously loosened.
• Keep track of each screw and ensure it is replaced exactly where it was removed from.

Avoid accidental contact with the motherboard shield — edges can be very sharp.

• Lift up the motherboard shield using a pair of tweezers.
• Flip the shield backwards.

Careful alignment is crucial to avoid pin bending.

• Use a spudger's pointed end to pry up the battery press connector under its edge.
• For re-attachment, align carefully and click into place on one side, then repeat on the other.
• Never press down on the middle — this can cause permanent damage.

Hold the motherboard shield in place with a pair of tweezers.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up the wireless charging coil press connector.

Hold the motherboard shield firmly with your fingers.

• Pry the wireless charging coil upwards and away from the device using a gentle lifting motion.
• The coil is secured to the device with light adhesive, so be careful not to damage it during removal.

The wireless charging coil may still be attached by a small amount of adhesive. Be patient and apply gentle pressure as needed.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 4.0 mm screws.

• Screws are securing the loudspeaker to the frame.

Careful not to puncture or bend the battery, as this can cause chemical leakage or a thermal event.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger near the top left screw hole on the loudspeaker.
• Pry up and detach the loudspeaker from the frame using the spudger.
• Lift out the loudspeaker using a pair of tweezers.

Remove the earpiece speaker from the frame using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Loosen and remove the 5 4.0 mm screws

Locate the earpiece speaker on the device.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger under the bottom edge of the earpiece speaker.
• Pry up the earpiece speaker to loosen it from the frame, taking care not to damage any surrounding components.

Remove the earpiece speaker

Locate and gently pry up the front-facing camera press connector using the pointed end of a spudger.

The front-facing camera is lightly attached by this connector only, so be prepared for it to detach suddenly when pried loose.

Remove the front-facing camera with a pair of tweezers.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the secondary interconnect cable and the daughterboard, and gently pry it loose.

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

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

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

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

Disconnect the S-Pen press connector from the motherboard using the pointed end of a spudger.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry off the green press connector from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry the touch layer press connector loose from the motherboard.

Remove the 4.0 mm motherboard screw with a Phillips screwdriver.

Position the spudger's pointed end under the motherboard's lower left corner.

• Pry upwards gently with a firm, smooth motion to release the motherboard's hold on the frame.
• Lift the motherboard carefully out of its slot in the phone.

• Flip the motherboard over so that the rear camera module's press connectors face upwards.
• Prying tool (using the pointed end): carefully lift the upper camera's press connector from the motherboard.

Use tweezers to carefully lift the upper camera module away from the motherboard.

Locate and gently pry up the press connector for the lower cameras using the pointed end of a spudger.

Disconnect the lower camera connectors.

• Lift out the lower cameras from the motherboard.

The motherboard is the only remaining component.