Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Screen Replacement

Ensure battery discharge is below 25% to prevent accidental puncture risk.

• Power off the device.
• Unplug all cables from the device.

Apply heat using an iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, but be cautious not to apply excessive heat, which may warp the back cover.

Apply a suction cup to the center of the back cover's bottom edge.

Pull up on the suction handle with strong force to create a gap between the cover and frame — this may require significant effort.

• If struggling, apply more heat and try again.
• Insert an opening pick in the created gap.

Insert an opening pick into the bottom right corner, then slide it along the bottom edge of the device to separate the adhesive holding the back cover.

• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Careful not to overheat - extreme heat may warp the back cover.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer but be cautious and monitor temperature closely.

Insert an opening pick into the lower right corner.

• Work the pick along the right edge, slicing through the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place at the top right corner.

Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer - however, exercise caution: extreme heat may warp the back cover.

• Slide the opening pick around the top right corner and along the top edge to slice the adhesive.
• Leave the pick inserted in the top left corner.

Apply iOpener to left edge of back cover for 2 minutes.

Alternative: Use a hair dryer, but exercise caution against excessive heat warping the back cover.

Insert the opening pick into the top left corner.

• Slice along the left edge, working downwards.

Remove the back cover.

• If it remains stuck, slide an opening pick around the edges to loosen any remaining adhesive.

Power on your device and test all functions during reassembly.

Ensure the device is powered down completely before continuing work.

• If reinstalling old back cover, peel off old adhesive from back cover and frame using tweezers or fingers.
• Remove remaining adhesive residue with highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and a microfiber cloth.
• Apply new custom-cut adhesive according to the provided guide.

For new back cover, peel off liners and press firmly around perimeter to secure back cover to frame.

Remove the wireless charging assembly in one piece using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Remove 16 screws from the wireless charging assembly.
• Nine screws, 4 mm long, secure the motherboard cover.
• Seven screws, 4.5 mm long, secure the loudspeaker.

Insert a pick under the bottom right edge of the motherboard cover.

• Twist the pick to release the clips securing the cover.
• Insert and twist an opening pick on the bottom left edge of the cover to release the remaining clips.

During reassembly, press down firmly around the perimeter to engage the clips — failure to do so may result in damage or loose fit.

Swing the motherboard cover open to expose the bottom edge.

• Access the battery press connector.
• Also, access the wireless charging press connector.

Disconnect the battery and wireless charging press connectors from the motherboard using a spudger's flat end.

• To reattach, align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks into place. Repeat on the other side.
• Avoid pressing in the middle to prevent pin bending and damage.

Insert a spudger between the loudspeaker and frame at the bottom left corner.

• Pry up to release the clips along the left edge of the loudspeaker.
• Pry up the bottom right corner to release any remaining clips.

During reassembly, press down firmly around the perimeter to engage the clips securely.

Remove the wireless charging assembly.

• Pry up the display cable press connector using the flat end of a spudger.
• Disconnect the connector from the charging board.

Reinstall the wireless charging assembly for extra protection.

• Place the back cover onto the phone's frame to shield internal components.

Excessive heat can cause damage to the phone's components.

• Flip your phone over and apply heat to the top edge of the screen using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.
• Be cautious not to use extreme heat, as it can warp the back cover and damage the battery.

Apply a suction cup to the center of the screen's top edge, as close to the edge as possible.

• If your screen is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape to help the suction cup adhere.
• Alternatively, use very strong tape instead of a suction cup, or superglue the suction cup to the broken screen if necessary.

Insert a Jimmy in the earpiece speaker cutout at a downward angle.

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force while prying up with the Jimmy.
• The Jimmy should slide under the digitizer. Significant force is required on the suction handle.
• If you're having trouble, apply more heat and try again.

Insert a opening pick into the gap.

• Remove the Jimmy.

Insert an opening pick and work it along the edges of the phone, carefully slicing through the adhesive that holds the digitizer in place.

Remove the digitizer.

Extreme heat may warp the back cover and damage the battery.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the center of the LCD panel for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer with caution: heat should not be extreme.

Glass shards may fly when removing the LCD panel.

• Tape over the LCD panel to contain the glass.
• Wear safety glasses and protective gloves.
• Prepare a clean workspace for debris disposal.

Lift the bottom edge of the LCD panel.

• Guide the screen cable out of the bottom left side of the frame.

Be prepared for glass dispersion during this step — ensure a clean and clear workspace.

• Gradually detach the LCD panel from its frame using a gentle prying motion.
• Remove any remaining glass fragments from the frame, taking care to avoid breakage.

Remove any remaining screen adhesive from the frame using tweezers and a spudger.

• Clean the perimeter of the frame with high-concentration isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth.

• Carefully apply custom-cut screen adhesive to the frame, ensuring proper orientation by using the cutouts in the liner and the contours of the frame's perimeter.

Remove any liners or tape from the replacement screen, paying particular attention to the front camera and fingerprint sensor areas.

• Thread the screen cable through its cutout near the bottom left corner.
• Lay the screen onto the frame and press firmly around the perimeter to secure it with the adhesive.