Samsung Galaxy Note8 Display Assembly with Frame Replacement

Switch off your phone.

• iOpener is required to soften adhesive; prepare it according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Apply the heated iOpener on the back of the Note8 along the side with the power button.

Apply a suction handle to lift the back cover.

• Create an opening pick to access the gap, inserting at a lower angle from underneath due to the curved edges.
• Start at the middle of the side and use the suction handle to pull up while cutting adhesive with the opening pick.

• Avoid over-leveraging the opening pick to prevent breaking the back cover.

Move the pick towards the bottom corner and leave it in place to prevent re-adhesion to the case.

• Add another pick at the top corner, if necessary.

• Reheat the iOpener as needed if the adhesive becomes stubborn

Move the opening pick around the corner and along the top edge, reheating with an iOpener as needed.

Leave the pick at the top right corner to prevent adhesive from resealing.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom of the device.

• Pry gently, working your way along the edge to loosen the adhesive.
• Leave the pick at the bottom right corner to maintain separation and prevent resealing.

Do not force the back cover open.

• Verify that adhesive is separated on all three sides before lifting.
• If necessary, use an iOpener to soften the adhesive and try again.

Be cautious of the fingerprint sensor connector when flipping the back cover open. You may need to disconnect it according to the next step.

Check if the fingerprint sensor connector has already detached during removal.

• If it has, set it aside for later use.
• Otherwise, carefully disconnect the connector using a pair of tweezers.

Remove all residual adhesive to prevent damage during future repairs.

• Remove the back cover.
• Clean the phone's surfaces using a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol.

Remove ten Phillips #00 screws.

Insert an opening pick along the top edge, positioning it between the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly and the case.

• Lever the top of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly out of the case.

Remove the charging coil and NFC antenna assembly by gently pulling it upwards.

Be aware that a small area at the bottom left may be secured with glue.

Disconnect the battery connector with the flat end of a spudger.

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the display for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive beneath the battery.

• Reheat and reapply as needed.
• Alternatively, apply isopropyl alcohol under each corner of the battery and allow it to penetrate for several minutes to weaken the adhesive.

Do not apply excessive force when prying up the battery, as this may cause damage.

• Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry up the battery from the top right corner.
• Pry against the case directly above the mainboard to avoid damaging nearby components.
• Reheat and reapply the iOpener as needed to soften the adhesive.
• Once the spudger is under the battery, use it to pry up the battery until an opening pick can be inserted.

Soft-shell lithium-ion batteries may leak chemicals, catch fire, or explode if damaged; avoid deforming the battery with excessive force or metal tools.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the top left corner of the battery near the flex cable.

• Slide the spudger along the side of the battery to break apart remaining adhesive, focusing on the areas marked orange.
• Avoid prying into the display's back panel area, which is marked red.

Do not reuse the removed battery — potential safety hazard.

• Lift the battery out of its case.
• Replace with a new battery.

Use caution: avoid touching adhesive areas without proper cleaning and protection.

• Remove any remaining adhesive from the phone.
• Clean glued areas with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.

Follow this guide to install battery adhesive

Follow this guide to install custom-cut adhesives

Insert the SIM card ejection tool into the small hole at the top left edge of the phone.

• Press the tool gently to eject the tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.

Remove the six Phillips #00 screws securing the loudspeaker assembly at the phone's bottom.

Careful not to damage nearby components, use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry up the loudspeaker assembly.

• Pry above the mainboard and near the antenna cable.
• The loudspeaker assembly should now come loose, remove it.

Damage to the coax cables or tension on them may occur if not removed.

• Remove the two coax cables running from the daughterboard to the motherboard.
• To avoid damage, use a pair of tweezers to carefully disconnect both ends of the white coax cable and remove it.

Disconnect the blue coax cable from both ends using a pair of tweezers.

• Grasp each end with the tweezers and gently pull away.
• Once disconnected, carefully remove the blue coax cable.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect both the display and the touchscreen cables.

• Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the power button flex cable.
• Disconnect the flash and proximity sensor cable.

Disconnect the flex connector of the front facing camera using the flat end of a spudger.

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

• Disconnect the flex connector using the flat end of a spudger.
• Careful handling required: Remove the iris scanner with a pair of tweezers.

Remove the five Phillips #00 screws.

• Located near the motherboard, daughterboard,
• headphone jack,
• and charging port.

Disconnect the headphone jack flex connector using the flat end of a spudger.

• Use a pair of tweezers to carefully remove the headphone jack.

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the bottom part of the phone.

• Apply heat to the adhesive beneath the microphone flex cable until loose.

Do not remove the microphone at this stage.

• Use a pair of tweezers to carefully lift the microphone out of its recess.
• The microphone should now be loosened from the mid frame.

Careful not to damage surrounding components when disconnecting flex cable.

• Use a spudger to pry up the motherboard, taking care to avoid damaging nearby parts.
• For easy removal, consider lifting the motherboard with the daughterboard still in place.
• However, if removing the motherboard only, use caution when disconnecting the flex cable.
• The motherboard's loose fit on the mid frame allows for multiple spudger positions to facilitate removal.

Locate and carefully lift up the motherboard.

• Pull the daughterboard slowly towards the top of the phone while lifting upwards.
• Keep both components moving together in a steady, upward motion.

• Prepare an iOpener.
• Apply the iOpener across the phone.
• The heat will loosen adhesive beneath the vibration motor at the bottom and the earpiece speaker at the top.

Remove the vibration motor using tweezers, taking care not to damage its cable.

Keep an eye on the motor's cable to avoid accidental rips.

• Remove the earpiece speaker with a pair of tweezers.
• Verify if your replacement display assembly includes an earpieces speaker pre-attached. If it does, you can skip removing it, but consider keeping it as a spare.

• Use tweezers to gently lift the flash and proximity sensor cable, releasing any securing tape from the mid frame.
• Remove the entire flash and proximity sensor assembly.

Transfer all removed components to the new display assembly with frame.

Reapply necessary adhesive carefully.