Samsung Galaxy S22+ Battery Replacement

Let your phone's battery drain below 25% before starting.

• Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for three minutes to loosen adhesive underneath.
• A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate can also be used but use care to avoid overheating the phone. The display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

Secure a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back cover.

If the back cover is cracked, the suction handle may not stick — use strong tape or superglue as needed.

• Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and frame.
• Apply more heat if necessary to soften the adhesive further.

Follow iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

Remove the suction handle.

• Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of the device to slice the adhesive.

• If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it may have cooled down.

• Use your iOpener for two to three minutes to reheat the adhesive before resuming.

Leave the opening pick inserted near the bottom left corner of the device to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Overheating the iOpener can cause it to burst.

• Apply the heated iOpener to the left edge of the phone for 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
• If necessary, reheat the iOpener for an additional 30 seconds.
• A properly heated iOpener will remain warm for up to 10 minutes.

Inserting the opening pick more than 5mm may damage cables near the camera.

• Insert a second opening pick into the gap at the bottom left corner, leaving only about 5 mm exposed.
• Slide the opening pick along the left edge to separate the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick inserted near the top left corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Do not overheat the iOpener — risk of bursting.

• Apply the iOpener to the right edge of the phone for 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
• If necessary, reheat the iOpener for an additional 30 seconds.
• A properly heated iOpener will stay warm for up to 10 minutes.

• Insert a third opening pick into the gap at the bottom edge.
• Use it to slice the adhesive along the bottom right corner of the back cover.

Continue moving the opening pick along the right edge of the back cover, slicing through the adhesive.

• Limit the insertion depth to 5 mm to avoid damaging internal components.
• Leave the opening pick inserted near the top right corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Overheating may cause the iOpener to burst, posing a hazard.

• Apply the heated iOpener to the top edge of the phone for 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
• If necessary, reheat the iOpener for an additional 30 seconds.

The iOpener should stay warm for up to 10 minutes after heating.

Avoid inserting the pick over 5 mm, as it may damage the rear cameras and flash.

• Slide the opening pick into the top left corner of the device's top edge.
• Use a smooth motion to separate the remaining adhesive.

Remove the back cover.

• Power on your phone and test all functions before reassembly to ensure proper operation.

• Power down your phone completely.

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

• If using custom-cut adhesives, consult the relevant guide for proper application.

• If using double-sided tape, refer to its specific installation instructions.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the charging coil's press connector from the motherboard.

Insert the pointed end of your spudger under the NFC antenna cable and gently pry it up to release its connection to the motherboard.

Remove the 6 x 3.5mm screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Remove the loudspeaker by unscrewing the seven 3.5 mm Phillips screws.

Insert the spudger between the left edge of the loudspeaker and the frame.

• Pry up to release the clips securing the loudspeaker.
• Avoid separating the loudspeaker from the charging coil.

During reassembly, press the loudspeaker firmly into place until the clips engage.

Do not separate the charging coil from the loudspeaker.

Gently remove the charging coil & NFC antenna assembly

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

• Insert the pointed end of the spudger under the interconnect cable.
• Pry upwards gently to release and disconnect each cable from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect both interconnect cables from the charging board.

Remove the two interconnect cables from the frame.

• During reassembly, align the cables with the mainboard such that the main connectors face upwards and the sub connectors face downwards.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up the power and volume button press connector.

• Pry under the connector's locking tab.
• Gently lift the connector out from its socket.

Locate the left 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

• Pry up and disconnect the left 5G mmWave antenna press connector using the pointed end of your spudger.
• During reassembly, ensure the cable is positioned under the battery cable along with the power and volume button cable.

Remove the two 3.5 mm long screws holding the left 5G mmWave antenna using a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert spudger point into space between lower antenna bracket mount and frame.

Pry up on bracket until you can grasp it with tweezers or your fingers.

• Remove the 5G mmWave antenna from the left side.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the screen press connector and the motherboard.

• Gently pry up on the connector to release it from the motherboard.
• Once disconnected, carefully remove the screen press connector.

Locate the screen press connector at the bottom left corner of the phone.

• Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and release the connector.

Disconnect the screen cable.

Remove excess battery adhesive with a pipette or syringe filled with 1-2 drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) applied between the right edge of the battery and frame.

Excessive use of isopropyl alcohol may harm the display.

• Elevate the right phone edge for one minute to permit flow under the battery and loosen the adhesive.

Never puncture the battery — risk of chemical leak or fire.

• Apply a suction cup to the battery, as close to its center on the right edge as possible.
• Insert the tip of an opening pick between the battery and frame on the right edge.
• Push down and rotate the opening pick so the long end is between the battery and frame.

Bending or creasing the battery can cause leaks or fires.

• Pry the battery up with an opening pick, using strong, steady force on a suction cup.
• Maintain constant pressure until the battery separates from the frame, allowing time for adhesive to break.
• If stuck, reapply isopropyl alcohol and try again.

• Remove the battery from the device.

Wait 10 minutes if isopropyl alcohol was used to clean the area to prevent electrical short circuits during installation.

• Install the new battery according to this guide.