Samsung Galaxy S21 Vibrator Replacement

Power down your phone completely.

• Apply an iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatives include a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate; however, be cautious not to overheat your device as the display, internal battery, and plastic back cover are prone to thermal damage.

Apply a suction cup to the back of the phone, near the center of the bottom edge.

Use strong, steady force when pulling up on the suction cup to create a gap between the back cover and frame.

• Insert an opening pick into the gap created.
• Be cautious not to insert the pick more than 5mm to avoid damaging internal components.

If encountering difficulty, try applying additional heat to the edge and retrying the process.

Slide a pick back and forth along the bottom edge to cut through the adhesive.

Leave the pick inserted to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Apply a iOpener to the back cover's left edge and heat for 2 minutes.

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

• Pull the suction cup up with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and the frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap, but do not insert it more than 5 mm.

Exceeding this depth may damage internal components.

Avoid cutting near the camera shell to prevent damage.

• Slide an opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner to cut the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place to maintain access and prevent resealing of the adhesive.

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

• Attach a suction cup to the phone's back, near the right edge center.
• Pull up on the suction cup with strong force to create space between the back cover and frame.

Insert an opening pick into this gap, but only up to 3 mm, as damage to the secondary interconnect cable is a risk.

Apply a precision opening pick to the right edge of the back cover and slide it gently back and forth to loosen the adhesive.

Leave the tool in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Apply adhesive strips to the interior surfaces of both door skins.

• Position the right edge door skin and attach it with a strong adhesive strip.
• Press firmly on the edge until the adhesive sets, ensuring proper seal.

Use of excessive force may damage internal components.

• Position the top-most opening pick near the camera shell.
• Repeat with the left-edge pick, placing it as close to the camera shell as possible.

Apply iOpener to the camera shell for 2 minutes.

• Rotate the back cover counterclockwise to create a gap.

• Insert pick only up to 5 mm to avoid scratching the camera.

• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

• If this doesn't work, move on; if it does, skip the next step.

Risk of cracking the plastic back cover.

• Slide the two picks toward the camera shell, positioning them under the corners of the back cover.
• Moving the picks along the bridge between the back cover and the camera shell will create a gap.

Insert an opening pick between the camera shell and the to pry apart the adhesive.

Multiple sessions of heating may be required due to the substantial amount of adhesive holding the frame in place.

Locate the excess adhesive to the right of the camera.

• Carefully cut through the adhesive using a suitable tool.

Be aware that there is a plate on the back cover surrounding the phone's flash, which may cause the pick to get stuck.

When approaching this area, angle your pick downward to avoid damaging any components.

Be cautious when handling the phone's delicate components.

• Align the opening pick with the flash, ensuring a straight entry point.
• Slice slowly into the adhesive to the right of the camera, angling the pick downward to prevent it from sliding into the plate.

Remove the back cover.

• If the back cover is still attached to the frame, use a pick to slide around the edges of the phone until it separates completely.

Power on your phone and test all functions during reassembly before sealing it up. Ensure your phone is powered down completely before continuing.

• Use tweezers or fingers to remove any remaining adhesive chunks.
• Clean away adhesive residue with high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol.

If using Samsung custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide. If using double-sided tape, refer to the relevant guide for specific instructions.

Remove the motherboard bracket screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Screw count: 5; length: 4 mm.
• Carefully keep track of each screw for reassembly purposes.

Make sure to install each screw in its original location.

Use tweezers to gently lift and unclip the motherboard bracket from the frame.

Do not fully remove the bracket yet — it remains attached to the wireless charging coil.

Avoid damaging the socket or surrounding components when prying up the battery press connector.

• Hold the motherboard bracket out of the way with tweezers or your fingers.
• Pry up the battery press connector using a spudger, only under the edge of the connector.

Do not press down on the middle when re-attaching; carefully align and press one side at a time until it clicks into place.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil's press connector.

• Continue holding the motherboard bracket out of the way.

Separate the wireless charging coil from the phone using your fingers.

• During reassembly, secure the motherboard bracket screws first to align the wireless charging coil.
• Firmly press the rest of the coil into place and let it adhere.

Insert the point of a spudger into the connector and gently pry it open, releasing the earpiece speaker cable.

Remove the earpiece speaker from the motherboard by unscrewing the 7 4mm Phillips screws.

Insert a spudger point into the gap between the right edge of the earpiece speaker and the phone.

• Pry up with the spudger to release the clips holding the earpiece speaker in place.
• Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the earpiece speaker.

Disengage the front camera's press connector using the flat end of a spudger.

• Use a spudger to pry up the orange press connector, which is next to the 5G antenna cable's connector.
• Repeat this process for the green 5G antenna cable press connector.

Use a spudger to carefully pry up and release the 5G antenna cable's press connector.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the power button cable's press connector.

Use a spudger to gently pry up the display cable's press connector

Disconnect the secondary interconnect cable's press connector using a spudger.

• Repeat the process for the main interconnect cable's press connector.

Avoid sharply bending or folding the cables as this may cause damage.

• Bend the power button cable away from the phone using a spudger or your fingers.
• Repeat for the left-edge 5G antenna cable, taking care not to crease it.

Use tweezers or your fingers to gently bend the orange 5G antenna cable away from the phone.

Avoid folding or sharply bending the cables, as this can cause them to tear.

• Bend the green 5G antenna cable in a similar manner.

Remove the 4mm Phillips screw securing the camera bracket and motherboard to the frame.

Insert a spudger between the bottom-right edge of the motherboard assembly and the frame.

• Pry up with the spudger to release the clips securing the motherboard assembly.
• Use your fingers to remove the motherboard assembly.

Remove any debris from the vibrator's mounting area.

• Apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol around the vibrator's perimeter, near the frame.
• Add more isopropyl alcohol only if necessary; excessive use may damage copper pads.
• Allow the isopropyl alcohol to penetrate the adhesive for 1-2 minutes.

Insert the point of a spudger into the gap between the vibrator and frame.

• Pry up with the spudger to disconnect the vibrator.
• If the vibrator is stuck, apply more isopropyl alcohol; it may take time for the adhesive to loosen.

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the vibrator carefully.

If there's any remaining alcohol, use a lint-free cloth or let it dry before installing a new vibrator.