Samsung Galaxy S10+ Screen Replacement

Unplug your phone and power it off before starting.

• Apply an iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate. However, be cautious not to overheat your phone, as the display and internal battery can be damaged by excessive heat.
• While waiting, study the image of the removed back cover to identify adhesive locations.

Apply a suction cup near the center of the right edge, where the adhesive is narrowest.

• Pull the suction cup firmly to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap, working carefully due to tight tolerances.

Multiple attempts may be necessary. If struggling, reapply heat or try applying isopropyl alcohol into the seam.

Avoid excessive force with the pick, as this can crack the back cover glass.

Position the phone at an angle by resting the heated right edge on a surface about 0.5 inches (13 mm) thick.

• Stabilize the left edge of the phone with your fingers to prevent it from sliding.
• Pull the suction cup with firm pressure toward the phone.
• Insert an opening tool into the seam between the back cover and the frame, then slide it back and forth a few times.

Never apply excessive pressure or slice adhesive prematurely, risking damage to the phone's casing.

• Slide an opening pick along the edge of the phone, carefully slicing through the adhesive.
• Apply heat before attempting to separate the corner adhesive to prevent damage to the back cover.
• Leave a pick in place at the seam to maintain separation and prevent re-adhesion.

Apply a iOpener to the bottom edge of the phone and heat it for 2 minutes.

Insert a pick into the right edge near the bottom right corner.

• Slide the pick around the corner, then continue cutting along the bottom edge and around the bottom left corner.
• If cutting feels difficult, re-apply heat to the edge before continuing.

Leave an opening pick in the seam to prevent adhesive from re-sealing.

Continuously heat and slice around the remaining phone edges.

Ensure thorough heating when cutting around corners to avoid damage.

Twist an opening pick into one edge of the phone to separate the back cover from the frame.

• Lift the back cover slowly using opening picks to slice any remaining adhesive.
• Remove the back cover completely.

Power on your phone and test all functions before resealing the back cover. Power down your phone completely before continuing.

• Reinstall the back cover following this guide.
• Transfer and install the camera bezel according to the guide.
• Replace the adhesive as described in the guide.

Remove the 9 x 4 mm Phillips screws holding the top midframe in place.

Locate the plastic clips holding the midframe in place.

• Insert a spudger into the notch on the right edge, near the Bixby button.
• Pry up to loosen the midframe from the phone.

• Locate the notch near the power button and insert the point of a spudger.
• Pry up gently with the spudger to loosen the midframe from the phone.

Lift the midframe from the top corners of the phone.

• Remove it completely from the device.
• To reinstall:
• Align the midframe's top edge to the phone.
• Lay the frame down on the phone.
• Apply pressure along the perimeter using your fingers to snap the clips back into place.
• The edges should sit flush against the phone's edge.

Be cautious when handling the battery connector to avoid dislodging nearby components.

• Position a spudger under the battery connector, attached below the rear-facing camera.
• Pry upwards to release the connector from its socket on the motherboard.
• Gently move the battery's flex cable away from the motherboard to prevent accidental contact.

Remove the 7 x 4 mm Phillips screws holding the lower midframe in place.

Locate the triangular notch at the bottom right corner of the lower midframe.

• Insert the point of a spudger into the identified notch.
• Pry gently to release the midframe from its clips and carefully lift it off the phone.

Grasp the loosened end of the midframe with your fingers.

• Lift upwards slowly.
• Wiggle the midframe slightly to help release remaining edge clips.
• Remove the lower midframe, which houses the built-in loudspeaker.

To avoid damaging the phone, ensure proper alignment before reinstalling.

• Align the midframe's bottom edge to the phone edge.
• Press it into place firmly.

Locate and carefully pry up the display connector using the flat edge of a spudger.

• The goal is to dislodge it from its motherboard socket.

Do not apply excessive heat to the phone's internal battery.

• Flip the phone over so the display faces up.
• Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the screen for two minutes.

A heat gun, hair dryer, or hot plate may also be used. Ensure not to overheat the phone.

Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the display.

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap.
• If you encounter difficulties, reapply heat and attempt again.
• Insert the point of an opening pick into the created gap.

Insert an opening pick into the corner, leaving it to prevent re-adhesion.

• Slide the opening pick along the right edge to cut through the adhesive.
• Retain the opening pick in place for future steps.

Apply a iOpener to the bottom edge of the display and heat for 1 minute.

Insert an opening pick at one end and slide it along the bottom edge, using a prying motion to slice through the adhesive.

• Remove the opening pick when you've completed the separation, but leave one in place to hold the screen from resealing in that area.

Repeat the heating and slicing procedure for each of the remaining display sides.

• Heat the next side until the adhesive is soft.
• Slice along the edge to separate it from the frame.

Use an opening pick to carefully pry open and slice through any remaining adhesive.

• Thread the display panel connector through the frame.

If removal issues occur, consider cutting the display panel cable for easier removal of the display.

Remove the screen.

For custom-cut adhesive, refer to removal instructions and attachment procedure for new screen.

For Tesa tape, follow reattachment guide.