Samsung Galaxy S20 Screen Replacement

Unplug your phone and power it off before starting.

• Apply an iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.

Be cautious when using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, as excessive heat can damage your phone's display and internal battery.

Avoid applying excessive force when using the pick — risk of cracking the back cover glass.

• Attach a suction cup to the phone's center bottom edge or cover cracked display with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
• Pull the suction cup firmly and steadily to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Due to tight tolerances, multiple attempts may be required: reheat with iOpener, separate with suction cup, and repeat if necessary.

• If struggling to create a gap, apply more heat and try again.
• Be cautious when using the pick to avoid damage.

Do not attempt to cut near the curved edges — risk of cracked glass.

• Slide a pick back and forth along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing.

Heat a iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Apply a suction cup to the back of the phone, near the left edge's center.

• Pull the suction cup firmly until a gap forms between the back cover and the frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap, ensuring only its tip is under the glass edge.
• If a gap cannot be created initially, try applying more heat to the edge and attempting again.
• To aid in loosening the adhesive, apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol into the seam.

Do not apply excessive force with the pick, as this may crack the back cover glass.

Insert pick further into gap under edge of glass, tilting it downwards.

Be careful not to apply too much pressure, which can cause damage to surrounding components.

Slide a pick along the left edge of the phone to separate the back cover's adhesive.

Be cautious when approaching the ridge in the frame surrounding the volume and power buttons, as it may cause the glass to crack more easily.

Leave your pick under the left edge of the glass near the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Apply a iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.

Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution - excessive heat can damage the display and internal battery.

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

• 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 and tilt it downward to fully insert underneath the back cover.

Slide a pick along the right edge of the phone to separate the back cover's adhesive.

Leave the pick under the right edge of the glass near the top to prevent resealing.

• The back cover may release other picks; set them aside if they fall free.

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

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

• Start by sliding a pick from the right edge around the top right corner.
• Continue slicing along the top edge to the top left corner, fully separating the adhesive.
• If the process becomes difficult, stop and reapply heat before continuing.

Lift the back cover slowly to avoid damage.

• Use opening picks to slice any remaining adhesive.
• Remove the back cover completely.

Power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up, but be sure to power down completely before continuing.

Remove any loose adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. If necessary, apply heat to aid separation.

• If using custom-cut adhesives, consult the separate guide for instructions.
• If using double-sided tape, refer to the provided guide for specific reassembly procedures.

Remove the motherboard bracket's five 4 mm long screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• Label and track each removed screw for reinstallation.
• Reinstall the screws in their original positions to maintain motherboard integrity.

Use a pair of tweezers to gently pull up 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.

Peel the wireless charging coil away from the device.

• Remove the wireless charging coil.
• Refasten the motherboard bracket screws first during reassembly to properly align the wireless charging coil.

  Make sure it's securely aligned before pressing the coil down.

• Firmly press the rest of the wireless charging coil into place.

Careful not to damage the surrounding surface-mount components when disconnecting the battery connector using a spudger.

• Pry up and disconnect the battery connector with a spudger.

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the five 4 mm-long screws securing the loudspeaker and lower midframe.

Insert the point of a spudger or tweezers into the notch at the top left corner of the midframe and pry up to release the clips.

• Remove the loudspeaker and lower midframe.

Disconnect the display cable by prying it loose with a spudger.

Separate the black adhesive around the perimeter using a heat source.

• For long edges: Insert the pick 5 mm deep to separate the adhesive.
• For top edge: Insert the pick deeper, as the adhesive runs farther from the device's edge.

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

• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious not to overheat the phone.
• The display and internal battery are prone to heat damage, so monitor temperature closely.

Use caution: Adhesive may be stubborn.

• Apply a suction cup near the top center of the display glass, or cover with clear packing tape for better adhesion if needed.
• Pull on the suction cup firmly to create a gap between the glass and frame.

Be careful not to push against the front-facing camera.

• Insert an opening pick into the earpiece speaker notch, working it downwards under the display.
• If necessary, reheheat with the iOpener and reapply suction cup for multiple attempts before achieving separation.

Do not remove the pick until adhesive has fully set again.

Insert a second pick into the gap and slide it to the top left corner of the display to slice the adhesive.

• Leave your original opening pick in the seam to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert a pick into the center gap and slide it to the top right corner of the display to cut the adhesive.

Do not remove the pick — this will allow the adhesive to reseal.

Slide the center pick further into the device's top edge to slice the adhesive surrounding the earpiece and front-facing camera.

• If the adhesive becomes difficult to separate, apply more heat and try again.

• Do not insert the pick too far or you may lose it under the screen assembly

• Remove the center pick.

Heat the iOpener according to its instructions and apply it to the right edge of the display for exactly two minutes.

Insert a pick into the top right corner of the display.

• Slide the pick down to the bottom right corner to cut the adhesive.
• Insert another pick underneath the center of the screen's right edge to prevent resealing.

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

Insert a pick into the gap at the top left corner of the display.

• Slide the pick down to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
• Insert another pick underneath the center of the screen's left edge.

Apply isopropyl alcohol (over 90% concentration) behind the screen, near the clear adhesive marked in red.

• Tilt the device as you apply the alcohol to aid penetration.
• Continue tilting and holding the bottom down for 2-3 minutes to allow full penetration.

Slowly insert a spudger under the top edge of the screen.

• Continue inserting the spudger until the clear adhesive is fully separated.

Do not insert the display cable before applying the new screen adhesive.

• Remove the display from the frame.
• Release any remaining adhesive at the bottom edge of the phone if necessary.
• Thread the display cable through the frame carefully.

During reassembly, insert the display cable before pressing the display into place.

Remove any remaining adhesive from the frame using a pair of tweezers.

• Clean the frame's surface with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
• Wipe in one direction to avoid smearing.

Adhere custom-cut adhesives to the frame only as per instructions provided with your device.