Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus Display Cable Replacement

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the back cover for at least three minutes.

• For added effectiveness, a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate can be used.
• Beware of overheating the phone; the display and internal battery are prone to heat damage.

Secure a suction handle to the back cover's bottom edge, as close to the edge as possible.

If the back cover is cracked, the suction handle may not stick; try lifting it with strong tape or superglue it in place and allow it to cure before proceeding.

• Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the cover and frame.
• If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat and follow the iOpener instructions carefully to avoid overheating.

Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

• Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge of the phone.

• Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to cut the adhesive.
• Leave the opening picks in place to prevent resealing.

Reheat the adhesive with your iOpener for 2-3 minutes if it becomes hard to cut.

• Insert a new opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone.
• Slide this opening pick along the right edge to slice the adhesive.
• Leave the top pick in place to prevent resealing, with the new pick on the bottom right.

When slicing near the camera assembly, only insert the tip of the opening pick (~4-5 mm) to avoid damage or smearing.

• Insert a fourth opening pick underneath the top right corner of your phone.
• Slide the opening pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Insert the opening pick's tip into the bottom left corner.

• Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the back cover.

When slicing near the power button, only insert the tip (~3-4 mm) to avoid damaging the flex cable.

• Continue sliding the opening pick until all remaining adhesive is sliced.

• Remove the back cover.

Power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up.

• Completely power down your phone before proceeding with repairs.
• Remove adhesive chunks using a pair of tweezers or your fingers.
• High concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol may be required to remove adhesive residue.

If using Samsung custom-cut adhesives, follow the provided guide.

If using double-sided tape, follow the provided guide.

Bent or punctured batteries can leak hazardous chemicals or cause thermal events.

• Exercise caution when working near the charging coil cable; stop sliding the pick if it catches.
• Insert an opening pick under the left bottom end of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.
• Carefully slide the pick along the bottom left edge to separate the assembly from the battery.

Insert an opening pick under the bottom of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.

• Slide the pick along the bottom, carefully separating the assembly from the loudspeaker.

Remove the charging coil connector using a spudger, prying it straight up from its socket.

Disconnect the NFC antenna connector using a spudger. Pry it straight up from its socket.

• Remove the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly using a Phillips screwdriver.
• The assembly is secured by five 3.9 mm-long screws.

Remove the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly using a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

Disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up with a spudger.

Remove the loudspeaker assembly by unscrewing the six 3.9 mm Phillips screws.

Insert a opening pick into the gap between the top edge of the loudspeaker assembly and the midframe.

• Pry up the loudspeaker assembly by tilting it downwards using the opening pick.

Remove the loudspeaker assembly.

• Apply new adhesive to cleaned surfaces during reassembly.
• Clean areas with isopropyl alcohol ( > 90% ) before applying adhesive.

Disconnect the display flex cable using a spudger. Pry the upper connector directly upwards out of its socket.

Disconnect the display flex cable using a spudger. Pry its bottom connector straight up from its socket.

• Fingers or tweezers: Gently lift and remove the disconnected display flex cable.