Samsung Galaxy S10e Battery Replacement

Opening your phone will compromise its waterproof seals; have replacement adhesive ready before proceeding.

Turn off your phone completely before starting this repair.

• Prepare an iOpener and heat the back of the phone along the right edge for about two minutes to soften the adhesive.
• You may need to reheat and reapply the iOpener several times; follow its instructions to avoid overheating.

If using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, be careful not to overheat your phone: OLED display and internal battery are susceptible to damage.

Locate and cut through the highlighted areas on the back of the phone where the adhesive meets the metal casing.

• Cut carefully through the adhesive on the Bixby button side of the phone, as it is thinnest in this area.
• Slice through the remaining adhesive in the highlighted areas from the outside of the phone.

Secure a suction cup to the back cover as close to the heated edge as possible.

• Position it under the Bixby button, where the adhesive is thinnest.

Avoid placing the suction cup on the very edge, as it will not seal properly on curved glass.

• If the back cover is cracked, try using strong tape or applying superglue to secure the suction cup and allow it to cure before proceeding.

Prop up the heated phone on a 0.5 inches (13 mm) thick surface.

• Lift the back cover's right edge with your suction cup, creating a slight gap between the cover and frame.
• Be prepared to apply significant force – if needed, reheat and try again.

Avoid overheating an iOpener or the gel pack may burst.

• Press the edge of an opening tool into the gap.
• Use caution to avoid applying too much force, which can cause rear glass breakage.

Use a credit card or similar tool to carefully pry along the phone's right edge, separating the back cover from its adhesive.

Insert a pick into the edge adjacent to the opening tool.

Leave the pick in place to prevent the separated glue from re-adhering.

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

Insert an opening pick near the top right corner of the phone.

• Slide the pick around the corner and across the top edge of the phone, applying more pressure over the glued area.
• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent adhesive re-adhesion.

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

Insert a new opening pick at the top left corner.

• Slide it along the left edge of the phone.
• Leave the pick in place on the left edge to prevent resealing.

Apply heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the phone for 2 minutes.

Insert an opening pick near a bottom corner of the phone.

• Slide the pick along the bottom edge of the phone to start separating the adhesive.
• Continue inserting the pick farther into the phone as needed, due to a larger glued area at this location.

Carefully pry up the back cover using the opening picks.

• If resistance is encountered, stop prying and use an opening pick to remove any remaining adhesive.
• Continue until the back cover is removed.

Ensure your phone is powered on and functional before proceeding.

• Remove any large chunks of old adhesive from the back cover.
• Install the new back cover and apply heat, then pressure, to secure it in place.

Note that the phone will not be waterproof without replacing the original adhesive.

Remove the 8 x 3.9 mm Phillips screws that secure the upper midframe.

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the upper midframe and lower midframe, positioning it at the bottom right corner.

• The goal is to release the adhesive securing these two components together.

Locate the small cutout on the upper midframe's right edge.

• Insert the spudger's point into the cutout.
• Pry the midframe upward from the phone chassis using the spudger.

Locate the plastic section of the midframe and lift it by this area.

• Remove the midframe from the phone.
• To reinstall:
• Align the top edge of the assembly with the phone's frame.
• Gently press down on the rest of the assembly to snap it into place.

Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry the battery connector straight up from its socket, then disconnect it.

Using excessive amounts of isopropyl alcohol or adhesive remover may damage the display.

• Prop the phone up at an angle to allow adhesive remover to flow from the bottom battery edge toward the top.
• Apply 1-2 drops of isopropyl alcohol or adhesive remover along the bottom battery edge.
• Allow it to sit for several minutes, allowing the adhesive to weaken.

Do not apply excessive force to prevent damage and potential fire hazard.

• Use a spudger with the flat end to carefully pry out the battery.
• Apply firm, constant pressure at all times.
• If resistance is encountered or the battery deforms, repeat prying process.

Do not reuse the removed battery as it poses a potential safety hazard.

Wait ten minutes for isopropyl alcohol to completely evaporate after cleaning if used.

• Remove the existing battery.
• Install a new battery.
• Follow this guide for installing a new battery and adhesive.