Samsung Galaxy Note20 Screen Replacement

Completely power off your phone before disassembly.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the left side of the rear cover for one minute.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution: avoid overheating, which can damage the screen, internal battery, and plastic rear cover.

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. Be cautious, as this may be difficult depending on your phone's age.

• Apply more heat if necessary and try again.

Insert an opening pick into the gap, but do not insert it more than 5 mm or you risk damaging internal components.

Insert the opening pick no more than 5 mm deep 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.

Continue heating and cutting along the remaining three sides of the rear cover.

• Insert new opening picks into gaps created by previous picks in each corner.
• Leave a pick in each corner to prevent re-sealing as you proceed.

If the rear cover is still attached after cutting all four sides, try slicing through the adhesive again with an opening pick.

Remove the rear cover by lifting it straight up.

Be aware that the 4.0 mm screws have threadlocker for added security.

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six motherboard shield screws.
• Note that these screws may be difficult to remove if they are stuck due to threadlocker.
• Keep track of each removed screw for proper reassembly.

Careful handling is required for the motherboard shield, as its edges are thin and sharp.

• Lift up and flip back the motherboard shield using a pair of tweezers.

Avoid damaging the socket or surrounding components.

• Hold the motherboard shield with a pair of tweezers while using a spudger to pry up the battery press connector pointed end first.
• Pry only under the edge of the connector for safe removal.
• To reattach, align carefully and press one side until it clicks into place. Repeat on the other side, avoiding the middle.
• Be cautious: misaligned connectors can bend pins, causing permanent damage.

Use tweezers to hold the motherboard shield aside.

• Locate the wireless charging coil press connector.
• Pry it loose using the pointed end of a spudger.

Hold the motherboard shield firmly.

• Pull the wireless charging coil away from the device, starting at one end.
• The wireless charging coil is attached with a light adhesive — be careful when removing it.
• Remove the wireless charging coil.

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

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

Remove the screen. Weaken the adhesive at the perimeter of the screen using a tool, then carefully cut through it.

• Note: The front-facing camera and fingerprint sensor are also secured with additional adhesive.
• Insert opening picks beyond the adhesive is not recommended as it may damage internal components.

Apply a preheated iOpener to the top of the screen for two minutes.

• The iOpener should stay warm for up to 10 minutes.
• Reheat only as needed.

When using an alternative heat source like a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, exercise caution to avoid overheating and damaging the phone's screen or internal battery.

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

• If the screen is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better suction.
• Alternatively, use strong tape or superglue the suction cup to the broken screen if needed.

Be careful when handling the screen, as it may be fragile.

• Pull up on the suction cup with steady force to create a gap between the screen and frame.
• If creating a gap is difficult, apply more heat and try again, repeating this step if necessary.

Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap at a steep angle.

• Push the opening pick down until it's level with the screen.
• Ensure the pick slides over the front-facing camera without pushing against it.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent adhesive re-sealing.

• Insert a second opening pick into the gap.
• Slide it towards the top left corner of the screen.
• Leave the pick in place at the top left corner to prevent re-sealing.

Insert a third opening pick into the initial gap.

• Slide it to the top right corner to cut the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

Push the center opening pick further into the phone to separate the adhesive around the earpiece speaker and front-facing camera.

• Avoid pushing it too far under the screen, as this can make retrieval difficult.
• Once you've separated the adhesive, carefully remove the center opening pick.

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the screen for 2 minutes.

• Insert a second opening pick into the top right corner of the screen.
• Slide it down to the bottom right corner to separate the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Insert the tip of an opening pick under the center of the right edge of the screen at a steep angle.

Push down the opening pick so that it is level with the screen to avoid applying too much pressure and cracking the screen.

Leave the opening pick in the center of the right edge of the screen to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

• Insert the tip of an opening pick under the center of the right edge of the screen at a steep angle.
• Be careful not to apply too much pressure, which could crack the screen.
• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the screen for 2 minutes.

• Insert an opening pick into the top left corner of the screen.
• Slide the pick down to the bottom left corner, cutting through the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place at the bottom left corner.

Insert the tip of an opening pick under the center of the left edge of the screen at a steep angle.

• Push down the opening pick so that it is level with the screen, taking care not to apply too much pressure.

• Leave the opening pick in the center of the left edge of the screen to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

If there is still resistance around the edges of the screen, use an opening pick to cut the adhesive again.

Apply 2-3 drops of 90%+ isopropyl alcohol under the right edge of the screen.

• Avoid damaging the fingerprint sensor by inserting the applicator near the top of the inner adhesive area.
• Tilt the phone so that the alcohol flows toward the inner adhesive.

Wait at least two minutes for the adhesive to weaken.

Avoid lifting the screen higher than a 15 degree angle above the frame to prevent damage.

• Hold the top half of the frame and thread the touch layer cable through its cutout.
• Lift the screen up from its top half while guiding the touch layer cable into place.
• For a stuck screen, try cutting more perimeter adhesive or applying isopropyl alcohol to loosen it.

Remove the screen by threading the display cable and touch layer cable through their respective cutouts in the frame.

Make sure the display cable's clips are aligned with the metal bracket on the frame to prevent damage during reassembly.

• Thread the display cable and touch layer cable back through their cutouts in the frame when reassembling.
• Ensure the display cable's clips are properly seated on the metal bracket for secure attachment.

Remove the screen.

• Dispose of any leftover adhesive before installing a new screen.
• If there's remaining alcohol solution in the phone, carefully wipe it off or allow it to air dry before installing your new screen.
• Test repairs before applying new adhesives.

Incorrect adhesive application may compromise repair quality and screen durability.

• Custom-cut adhesive: Follow the manufacturer's guide for application instructions.
• Pre-cut adhesive card: Refer to this specific guide for application procedures.