Samsung Galaxy Note9 Display Assembly Replacement

• Press the S-Pen firmly at its bottom until you hear a click.
• The S-Pen should now self-eject from the device.
• Remove the ejected S-Pen.

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

Remove the SIM card tray.

• The SIM card should fall out easily.

Power off your phone.

Apply heat using a hairdryer, heatgun, or an iOpener to the right edge of the back for about 1 minute to soften the adhesive.

Apply a suction handle to the back cover.

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

If glass is badly cracked, cover it in packing tape for suction cup adhesion.

Avoid excessive force; apply more heat instead to remove adhesive if necessary.

Careful cutting near the fingerprint sensor may damage the ribbon cable.

• Cut around the left edge carefully to avoid damaging the ribbon cable.
• Apply heat if adhesive is stubborn, not additional force.

More adhesive is present along the top edge and camera bezel than elsewhere on the phone.

Risk of damage to internal components if the opening pick is inserted too far.

• Cut the adhesive up and down the right side with an opening pick, starting from the center.
• Avoid inserting the pick more than halfway when near the fingerprint sensor or cameras.

Careful handling near the bottom-right corner is required due to fragile glass.

• Apply more heat if the adhesive becomes stuck.
• Insert an opening pick into the upper-right corner and leave it in place.
• Use another opening pick to cut around the bottom-right corner, then leave that pick inside the phone.

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

Be cautious when working near corners, as glass is particularly vulnerable there.

• Precision tool: Insert a pick into the lower-left corner of the rear panel.
• Carefully use another Precision tool to slice along the left edge of the rear panel.
• Avoid inserting a pick more than halfway up on the left edge, near the fingerprint sensor; it may harm the ribbon cable inside.
• If opening picks fall out as the back cover separates, it is not a cause for concern.

Apply heat using an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun if necessary.

• Insert the opening pick and carefully cut the adhesive around the upper-left corner of the rear panel.
• Continue cutting along the top edge of the phone to release all remaining adhesive.

Remove the right side of the rear cover.

• Tilt the cover up along the left edge to expose the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable.
• Leave the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable connected.

The fingerprint sensor cover may remain attached to the midframe.

Use the tip of a spudger to gently lift the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable out of its socket.

Remove the back cover.

• Peel away any remaining adhesive from the phone's chassis using a pair of tweezers.
• Clean the adhesion areas with at least 90% isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.

Do not apply new adhesive until you have tested your repair and ensured it functions properly.

• Carefully align one edge of the glass against the phone chassis.
• Firmly press the glass into the phone, ensuring a secure bond.

Remove the nine 4 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Insert the tip of a spudger into the upper-left corner of the upper midframe.
• Pry the upper midframe out of the phone.

Note: The midframe may snap back into place during removal.

Remove the wireless charging coil from the battery, starting on the left side.

• If needed, use an opening pick to loosen the adhesive.

Apply wireless charging coil last during reassembly, snapping midframe into place first.

Disconnect the orange ribbon cable using the tip of a spudger.

Remove nine 4 mm Phillips screws from the plastic cover adjacent to the battery.

Remove the plastic cover adjacent to the battery.

• Insert the tip of a spudger into the upper corner of the lower midframe.
• Pry the lower midframe out from the phone.

Be careful, as the lower midframe may snap back into place.

• The lower midframe is now removable.

Use the tip of a spudger to lift the front camera connector straight up.

• Continue prying until it comes out of its socket.
• Then, use tweezers to carefully remove the front camera.

• Disconnect the iris scanner from the motherboard with the tip of a spudger.
• Remove the iris scanner using tweezers.

Use a spudger's flat end to gently pry out the front sensor connector from its socket.

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

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

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

Locate and remove the three 4mm Phillips screws holding the motherboard in place.

• The screw locations can be identified by the triangles adjacent to the holes.

Use a spudger to carefully pry the motherboard from the upper-left corner.

Avoid pulling the motherboard if it gets snagged on cables — potential for damage.

• Remove the motherboard by gently sliding it out.
• Maintain cable management: move ribbon cables as needed to facilitate removal.

Remove the 3.2 mm Phillips screw securing the headphone jack.

Insert the tip of a spudger into the notch next to the headphone jack contact points.

• Pry the contact board straight up to free it from the adhesive underneath.
• If separation is difficult, apply a drop of 90% isopropyl alcohol into the notch and let it soften the adhesive. Try again after allowing time for the adhesive to loosen.

Remove the headphone jack assembly with a pair of tweezers.

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

• Locate the screws on the sides or bottom of the assembly.
• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws in a counterclockwise direction.

Use a spudger to gently pry the microphone out of its housing.

Insert the opening pick between the charging assembly and the phone.

Do not push too hard, as you can damage the connectors.

• The pick will help to pry them apart.
• Continue to separate the two components.

Remove the charging assembly with a pair of tweezers.

Apply a few drops of 90% isopropyl alcohol into the battery well along the bottom and upper-left corner.

• Wait 2 minutes for the adhesive to soften.
• Hold the phone at various angles to allow the alcohol to flow under the battery.

Apply a suction cup to the battery.

• Lift the battery straight up until there is a gap large enough to insert an opening pick.
• Insert an opening pick underneath the bottom edge of the battery and twist to loosen the battery adhesive.
• Remove the battery.

Do not bend the battery, as this can cause damage. It may take multiple attempts for the suction cup to adhere properly; apply it as close to the center of the battery as possible and avoid the white sticker at the bottom.

Careful not to tear the copper foil.

• Use a pair of tweezers to peel back the adhesive-backed copper foil.
• Stop peeling once you reach the sensor array.

Use a spudger to carefully lift the left side of the front sensor array.

• Lift the spudger under the left edge and pry the sensor array up, working your way along its length to separate the adhesive.
• The sensor array is still connected to a ribbon cable; avoid touching this cable as you work.

Do not attempt to remove the front sensor array yet or it may be damaged.

Be careful not to damage the front sensor array ribbon cable.

• Insert an opening pick under the ribbon cable.
• Slide the pick downwards to cut the adhesive underneath.

Remove the front sensor array using a pair of tweezers.

The only remaining component is the display assembly.

• Compare the new display assembly with the original.
• Transfer any remaining components as needed before reassembly.