Samsung Galaxy On5 Display Assembly Replacement
The device features a 5-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels.
Step 1 | Battery
Find the side slot where the back cover is secured.
- Press down on the slot with your thumb or a tool.
- Gently pry the back casing off from this point.
Step 2
Insert a plastic spudger or use your finger to gently pry off the back cover.
Step 3
Do not pierce the battery — risk of explosion from lithium-ion's flammability.
Identify the battery notch and safely remove the battery using your finger or a plastic prying tool.
Step 4 | Speaker
Never use a metal pry tool as it can damage the SIM card, microSD card, or their holder.
- Remove the SIM card and microSD card.
- Use a plastic pry tool to carefully slide both cards out.
Step 5
Prying the LCD ribbon cable cover can cause damage if done improperly.
- Use a plastic Spudger to gently pry open the cover.
- Take your time, as this part may require some effort to remove.
- Avoid applying excessive force, which can damage the ribbon cable.
Step 6
Never use a metal pry tool — risk of damaging the logic board or the LCD ribbon cable.
- Use a plastic pry tool to carefully pry the LCD ribbon cable from the logic board.
- The LCD ribbon cable connects the logic board to the LCD screen.
Step 7
Remove the Phillips #00 head from its storage location.
- Locate and extract the nine identical screws.
- Set aside all nine screws to avoid loss.
Step 8
Use an iFixit plastic pick to carefully pry the LCD away from the back assembly.
- Pry around the edge of the screen to loosen the glue.
- If available, use a heat gun to heat the glue before prying.
Step 9
Remove the speaker from the back assembly by using a plastic pry tool.
- speaker in its place.
Step 10 | Front-Facing Camera
When handling sensitive electronics, never use metal tools — risk of damage or short-circuit.
- Use a plastic pry tool to gently lift the front-facing camera from its housing.
Step 11
Disconnect the camera from the logic board.
Step 12
Remove the front-facing camera successfully completed.
Step 13 | Rear-Facing Camera
Remove the screw securing the rear-facing camera using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
When using metal tools, always check where you place the bit to avoid damaging the motherboard.
Step 14
Disconnect the headphone ribbon from the motherboard using a plastic pry tool.
- Lift up on both sides of the logic board to remove it from the LCD housing.
Step 15
Flip the logic board over, with the camera lens facing downwards.
- Use your finger to gently pry the camera module loose from its connector on the logic board.
Step 16 | Motherboard
Reinstall the logic board.
- Make sure all camera components are removed.
Step 17 | Display Assembly
Insert a plastic stick into the headphone jack.
- Lift part of the housing.
- Set the lifted part aside.
Step 18
Some force may be required; gently pry out the phone vibrator
- Use the same tool to carefully remove the phone vibrator from its housing.
- The part is secured with adhesive, so additional effort may be needed.
Step 19
Use a plastic pry tool to remove the earpiece from its housing.
Step 20
- Place the removed components onto the new LCD screen.