Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Wireless Charging Coil Replacement

A fully charged lithium-ion battery may pose a risk of explosion if damaged.

• Allow the battery to drain below 25% capacity before proceeding.

Power off the device and disconnect any connected cables.

Excessive heat may warp the back cover.

• Apply an iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer with caution to avoid damage.

Apply a suction cup to the center of the back cover's bottom edge, as close to the edge as possible.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and frame.
• This may require significant force. If necessary, reapply heat and try again.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap created.

Insert an opening pick under the bottom edge of the back cover and slide it along to cut the adhesive.

• Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner to prevent re-adhesion.

Caution: Excessive heat may damage 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 not to apply extreme heat that could warp the back cover.

Insert an opening pick into the bottom right corner of the device.

• Slide the opening pick along the right edge, working it up to the top right corner.
• The opening pick will slice the adhesive as you move it.
• Leave the opening pick in place at the top right corner for the next step.

Extreme heat may damage or warp the back cover.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, but exercise caution to avoid warping the back cover.

Insert an opening pick at the top right corner and slide it along the top edge to cut the adhesive.

• Then, leave the pick in place at the top left corner.

Be cautious when using heat, as excessive temperature may damage the back cover.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• A hair dryer can be used as an alternative; however, use care and avoid extreme heat.

Insert an opening pick into the top left corner of the device.

• Slice along the left edge, working from the top downwards.
• This should separate any remaining adhesive.

Remove the back cover.

If stuck, slide a opening pick around the edges to loosen adhesive.

Power on your device and test all functions during reassembly before sealing it up.

Be sure to power down completely before continuing work.

• If reinstalling old back cover, use tweezers or fingers to remove old adhesive from back cover and frame.
• Use highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and microfiber cloth to clean remaining adhesive residue.
• Follow this guide to apply new custom-cut adhesive.

When installing new back cover, remove liners and press firmly around perimeter to secure it to frame.

Remove the wireless charging assembly from the device.

• Remove all 16 screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
• Nine screws: 4 mm-long, securing the motherboard cover.
• Seven screws: 4.5 mm-long, securing 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 another pick on the bottom left edge of the cover to release the remaining clips.

When reassembling, press down firmly around the perimeter of the motherboard cover to engage the clips securely.

Reposition the motherboard cover to access the battery and wireless charging press connectors.

• Locate the connectors on the bottom edge of the motherboard.

Prying at the connectors can cause pin bending and permanent damage.

• Use a spudger to gently pry up the battery and wireless charging press connectors from the motherboard.
• To reconnect, align carefully and press one side down until it clicks; repeat on the other side. Avoid pressing in the middle.

Insert the spudger into the bottom left corner of the loudspeaker and gently pry up.

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

Press down firmly around the perimeter of the loudspeaker during reassembly to engage the clips properly.

Remove the wireless charging assembly.

Use a iOpener or hair dryer to heat the area around the wireless charging assembly.

• The iOpeter should be heated until it's hot but not too hot to handle.
• Place the iOpener on top of the loudspeaker for about five minutes to soften the adhesive.

Be careful not to apply heat directly to the charging assembly or speaker components.

Slowly peel the graphite sheet from the top edge of the loudspeaker.

Avoid applying excessive heat to the components — risk of damage.

• Use a iOpener or a hair dryer to heat the graphite tape on the bottom edge of the motherboard cover.
• The wireless charging coil is secured with strong adhesive to the motherboard cover.

Peel graphite sheet slowly from bottom edge of motherboard cover.

Compare the new wireless charging coil to the original part.

Remove any adhesive backings from the new part if necessary before installation.