Galaxy S20 USB-C Charging Port and Daughterboard Replacement

Disconnect your phone from power.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover's bottom edge for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun with caution to prevent overheating, which can damage the display and internal battery.

Do not apply excessive force with the opening pick.

• Apply a suction cup to the phone's back, near the bottom center edge.
• If the display is cracked, use clear packing tape or strong tape to help the suction cup adhere.
• Alternatively, superglue the suction cup to the broken screen if necessary.

Risk of damage: do not apply excessive force with the pick.

• Pull on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap once it is created.

Tight tolerances may require multiple attempts:

• Reheat with the iOpener and separate with the suction cup as needed.
• If trouble persists, apply more heat to the edge and try again.

Never cut adhesive near phone's curved edges, risk damaging glass panel.

• Slide a pick along bottom edge of phone to slice through adhesive.
• Leave the pick in seam to prevent adhesive resealing.

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

Apply a suction cup near the center of the left edge.

• Pull on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap.
• Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.
• The tip must be under the glass's edge; curved edges may require multiple attempts.

Excessive force with the pick risks cracking the back cover glass.

• Apply more heat if creating a gap is difficult.
• You can also try applying high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol to loosen adhesive.

Insert the pick further under the glass edge and tilt downwards.

• Fully separate the back cover's adhesive.

Be careful not to crack the glass when navigating around the volume and power button frame.

• Slide a pick along the left edge of the phone to loosen the back cover's adhesive.
• Position the pick near the top left corner under the glass, leaving it there to prevent resealing.

Do not exceed 2 minutes on the right edge of the back cover.

• Apply a heated iOpener or use an alternative tool like a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.
• Avoid overheating the phone to prevent damage to the display and internal battery.

Apply a suction cup to the phone's back near the right edge center.

• Pull on the suction cup with strong force to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap, tilting it downward as you insert to fully seat underneath the back cover.

• Slide a pick along the right phone edge to separate back cover adhesive.
• Leave the pick under the top right glass edge to prevent re-adhesion.

Other picks may fall free; set aside any that do, as this point won't reseal the bottom edge.

Apply iOpener to the top edge of the back cover and heat it for 2 minutes.

The curved glass near the corners of the back cover is prone to cracking.

• Slide a pick along the right edge, starting from the top right corner.
• Continue slicing up the top edge until you reach the top left corner.
• If slicing becomes difficult, stop and reapply heat before continuing.

Remove the back cover by lifting it slowly and using opening picks to slice any remaining adhesive.

• Verify all functions work properly by powering on your phone during reassembly.

• Power down your phone completely before proceeding with further repairs.

• Remove loose adhesive chunks using tweezers or your fingers; apply heat if necessary for separation.

If custom-cut adhesives are used, refer to the separate guide for application instructions.

When working with double-sided tape, consult the dedicated guide for proper installation procedures.

Disengage the wireless charging coil's press connector using a spudger.

Remove the motherboard bracket by using a Phillips #00 screwdriver to loosen the five 4 mm-long screws holding it in place.

• Gently remove each screw and set aside for later reinstallation.
• Keep track of each screw to ensure they go back exactly where they were removed from.

Use blunt-nose tweezers to carefully lift and unclip the motherboard bracket from the plastic midframe.

Do not completely remove the bracket yet, as it is still attached to the wireless charging coil.

• Remove the screws (five, 4mm long) using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Insert the point of a spudger into the notch in the top left corner of the midframe.

• Pry up gently to release the internal clips.

Insert spudger into notch, prying up to release midframe clips.

• Release any additional clips or fasteners securing the wireless charging coil.
• Lift out the wireless charging coil.

• Use a spudger to pry up the battery's press connector on the motherboard.

Use a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the primary and secondary flex cables from the motherboard.

Beware of pin bending when re-attaching connectors.

• Disconnect primary and secondary flex cables using a spudger.
• To reconnect press connectors: align carefully, press one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other side; do not press the middle.

Disconnect the primary and secondary flex cables.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 3.4 mm-long screws securing the USB-C port and daughterboard.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the left edge of the daughterboard.

• Pry up gently to release the daughterboard from its recess.
• Use a pair of tweezers to pull the daughterboard up and away from the bottom of the device.
• Remove the daughterboard.