Samsung Galaxy Note9 Charging Assembly Replacement

Insert the SIM card eject tool into the SIM card tray's hole.

• Press firmly to eject the SIM card tray.

Remove the SIM card tray.

The SIM card may fall out freely.

Turn off your phone.

• Apply heat using a hairdryer, heatgun, or iOpener to the right edge of the back for about one minute.
• The adhesive will soften during this time.

Apply a suction handle to the back cover.

• Lift with a suction handle to create a gap between the back cover and the frame of the phone.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

If the glass is badly cracked, cover it in packing tape to create a surface for the suction cup to adhere to.

If the adhesive won't budge, apply more heat – excessive force can break the glass.

Avoid applying excessive force to stubborn adhesives.

• Be cautious when cutting around the left edge near the fingerprint sensor to prevent damaging the internal ribbon cable.
• Additional adhesive is found along the top edge and camera bezel, so apply extra heat as needed instead of increasing pressure.

Avoid inserting the opening pick more than halfway into the phone around the fingerprint sensor and cameras to prevent damage.

• Begin at the center of the device and use the opening pick to cut the adhesive up along the right side.

Adhesive can be fragile; exercise caution near corners.

• Insert a second opening pick at the top right corner for leverage.
• Use another opening pick to cut adhesive around bottom right corner.

Apply gentle heat to the left side of the rear panel using a heat gun, hair dryer, or iOpener for 3 minutes.

Careful handling is required near corners, as glass is weakest there.

• Insert an opening pick into the lower-left corner of the rear panel.
• Cut adhesive along the left edge using another opening pick.
• Avoid inserting more than halfway with the left edge near the fingerprint sensor to prevent damage to internal components.
• Picks may fall out as separation occurs, this is normal.

Apply the inserted opening pick to the upper-left corner of the rear panel and carefully cut the adhesive.

Heat may be necessary — use an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun as needed.

Cut the last of the adhesive along the top of the phone using the opening pick and additional heat if required.

• Remove the right half of the rear cover.
• Tilt the cover up along the left edge, exposing the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable.

Do not remove the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable yet.

• The fingerprint sensor cover may remain attached to the midframe.

Insert the spudger tip into the ribbed tab on top of the socket.

• Pry the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable gently upward, using a smooth rocking motion to release it from its socket.

Remove the back cover.

• To re-install: use tweezers to remove remaining adhesive from the phone's chassis.
• Clean adhesion areas with high concentration isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%) and a lint-free cloth.

Do not completely remove adhesive residue, but clear larger pieces.

• Turn on your phone and test the repair before proceeding.
• Apply new adhesive to the back cover.
• Carefully press the back cover into place, aligning one edge with the phone chassis.

Remove the nine 4 mm Phillips screws from the upper midframe.

Insert the spudger tip into the upper-left corner of the upper miding plate.

• Pry gently to remove the upper miding plate from the phone.
• The miding plate may snap into and out of place during removal.

Locate the wireless charging coil and gently peel it away from the battery, starting with the left side.

• If the adhesive is particularly stubborn, use an opening pick to carefully cut it loose.

Do not apply excessive force, as this can damage components.

• During reassembly, snap the midframe into place first before adhering the wireless charging coil.

Disconnect the orange ribbon cable by gently prying with the spudger tip.

Remove nine 4 mm Phillips screws from the plastic cover located beside the battery.

Remove the plastic cover located adjacent to the battery.

Insert the spudger tip into the top of the lower midframe.

• Pry the lower midframe out from the phone.
• Due to its snap-in design, be gentle and take your time to avoid breaking it.
• Once loose, completely remove the lower midframe.

Remove the front camera by first using a spudger to lift the camera connector straight up and out.

• Pry the connector with the spudger tip.
• Next, use tweezers to grasp and remove the front camera.

Remove the iris scanner using the tip of a spudger.

• Disconnect the iris scanner connector from the motherboard.
• Use tweezers to carefully lift and remove the iris scanner.

Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry the front sensor connector out of its socket.

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

Disconnect the touchscreen cable from the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger.

Disconnect the charging assembly from the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger.

• Remove the four 4mm Phillips screws indicated by triangles nearby.

Hold the spudger firmly and gently pry up the motherboard from the upper-left corner.

• Continue to carefully lift the motherboard.
• Maintain a clear path for the motherboard as you lift it out.

• Do not pull the motherboard if it becomes snagged on any cables — risk of damage.

Remove the two 3.2 mm Phillips screws from the charging assembly.

Insert the tip of the spudger into the microphone housing.

• Lift the microphone out with a gentle twisting motion.
• Separate the microphone cable from the phone.

Insert an opening pick under the charging assembly and carefully pry it loose.

• Pry gently, as the components are fragile.

Remove the charging assembly with a pair of tweezers.