Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Screen and Battery Assembly Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole on the bottom edge of the phone.

• Press the SIM eject tool into the SIM card tray hole to eject the SIM card tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray.

If you accidentally inserted the SIM eject tool into a microphone hole, don't worry! You most likely didn't damage the microphone.

Drain your phone's battery below 25% before proceeding — a charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

• Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for three minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.
• An alternative is using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious not to overheat your phone, as the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

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

• If the back cover is cracked, it may not stick. Use strong tape or superglue to secure the suction handle in place and allow it to dry.
• Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the cover and the frame.

Apply more heat if necessary, but be careful not to overheat the adhesive as per iOpener instructions.

Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Remove the suction handle.

• Slide an opening pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive.
• If the adhesive hardens, it has likely cooled down. Reheat with your iOpener for two to three minutes.
• Leave the opening pick inserted near the bottom left corner to prevent resealing.

Never overheat the iOpener, as it may burst.

• Apply the iOpener to the left edge of the phone for 3 minutes to loosen the adhesive.
• If necessary, reheat the iOpener for an additional 30 seconds.
• The iOpener should stay warm for up to 10 minutes when heated correctly.

Insert a second opening pick into the gap near the bottom left corner.

Do not insert more than 5 mm or you risk damaging cables near the camera module.

• Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick inserted near the top left corner to prevent resealing.

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 heated iOpener should remain warm for up to 10 minutes.

Insert a third opening pick into the gap along the bottom edge.

• Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner of the back cover to slice the adhesive.

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

• Keep the pick within a 5 mm range to avoid damaging internal components.
• Leave the pick near the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Avoid overheating, which can cause the iOpener to burst.

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

A properly heated iOpener should stay warm for up to 10 minutes.

Avoid damaging or smearing the rear cameras and flash by not inserting the opening pick more than 5mm.

• Slide the opening pick into the top left corner, then across the top edge to separate the remaining adhesive.

Remove the back cover.

• Power on your phone and test all functions during reassembly.

Be sure to power down completely before continuing work.

• Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or fingers. Apply heat if needed for separation.
• Custom-cut adhesives: Follow the provided guide.
• Double-sided tape: Follow the provided guide.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to gently pry up the charging coil's press connector from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up the NFC antenna cable from the motherboard.

Remove the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are 6 in total, 3.5 mm each.
• Locate and remove them from the charging coil.

Remove the seven 3.5 mm screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

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

• Pry up to release the clips securing the loudspeaker.
• Be careful not to separate the loudspeaker from the charging coil.

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

Do not separate the charging coil from the loudspeaker, as damage may result.

• Gently remove the charging coil & NFC antenna assembly.

Use a plastic spudger to gently pry up the battery's press connector and disconnect it.

Disconnect the primary interconnect cable using a spudger.

• Pry up the cable to release it from the motherboard.

Be careful not to damage any of the cable connectors.

Repeat for the secondary interconnect cable.

• Pry up the cable to release it from the motherboard.

Disconnect the primary interconnect cable from the charging board using a spudger.

• Pry up the primary interconnect cable with the spudger.
• Release the cable from the charging board.

Disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the charging board using a spudger.

• Pry up the secondary interconnect cable with the spudger.
• Release the cable from the charging board.

Use tweezers or your fingers to carefully remove the interconnect cables.

• During reassembly, connect the end of each cable labeled MAIN to the motherboard.
• Connect the ends labeled SUB to the charging board.

Remove the charging board screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

• Three 3.4 mm screws to remove.

Position the spudger at the top right edge of the charging board, inserting the pointed end between the charging board and the .

• Pry gently to lift the charging board enough to access it with your fingers.

Hold the charging board at a 30-degree angle and pull it towards the top of the phone.

• Continue to remove the charging board from its mounting points.

Ensure the red gasket is seated flush against the charging port edge during reinstallation for optimal ingress protection.

Disconnect the display cable from the motherboard using a spudger.

Disconnect the display cable using a spudger, prying it loose from its press connector located under the battery.

Disconnect and set aside the display cable.

Retain for reassembly to prevent loss.

Remove the motherboard cover with a Phillips screwdriver.

• There are four screws (3.5 mm) to remove.

• Locate the triangle indicator on the motherboard cover.

• Insert the pointed end of your spudger carefully between the cover and the motherboard, then gently pry it up.

• Remove the motherboard cover completely.

Remove the left mmWave antenna using a spudger.

• Reroute the mmWave antenna cable beneath the battery cable during reassembly.

Disconnect the right mmWave antenna from the motherboard using a spudger.

• Move the battery and mmWave antenna cables aside to reach the volume and power button press connector.
• Use the pointed end of your spudger to carefully disconnect the volume and power buttons.

Use the pointed end of the spudger to gently pry up and release the front camera from its connection on the motherboard.

Remove the 3.5 mm screw using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screw secures the camera module and motherboard to the frame.

Insert the spudger's pointed end under the top left corner of the motherboard, near where the triangle marked the antenna.

• Lift the motherboard gently out of the phone until you can grasp it with your fingers.
• Be aware that cables may be snagged, so check their position if you encounter resistance.

Do not pull on any cables — risk of damage or further complications.

• Remove the motherboard.

During reassembly, check that no cables are trapped beneath the motherboard to avoid damage.

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the front camera for three minutes.

• Lay the top edge of the screen on a heat source (iOpener, hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate) on your work surface to heat the camera from underneath.
• Caution: Avoid overheating the phone.

Remove the front camera using the pointed end of a spudger.

• If stuck, use the SIM eject tool to scrape out resin bonding.
• Apply heat as needed to facilitate removal.

Use tweezers or fingers to carefully lift and remove the front camera.

Prepare new frame for front-facing camera:

• Remove black adhesive liner from camera recess.
• Prior to reassembly, peel and remove foam liner from new frame.

Replace the front-facing camera adhesive by following these steps:

• Clear liner removal: Remove the clear liner from the front-facing camera adhesive.

• Ensure the pull tab is facing right to avoid confusion with the recess orientation.

• Liner removal: Use the pull tab to remove the blue adhesive liner.
• Insert the front-facing camera into its recess and apply pressure to secure it in place.

• Remove the two 3.5 mm Phillips screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
• The screws secure the left 5G mmWave antenna.

Pry the left 5G mmWave antenna bracket's lower screw tab using a spudger until you can grip it with your tweezers.

• Use your tweezers to remove the left 5G mmWave antenna.
• Set the antenna aside for reassembly.

Replace the bracket if a new one is available.

• Remove the old bracket and its contents, including the antenna and connector.
• Remove the L-shaped adhesive liner from the new bracket.

Make sure to remove the thin adhesive liner before placing the new bracket in the frame.

• Install the antenna with the connector facing underneath the longer screw mount.

• Use the pointed end of your spudger to gently pry up the right 5G mmWave antenna until its adhesive is separated.
• If the antenna feels stuck, apply a Heated iOpener for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
• Remove the right 5G mmWave antenna using tweezers or your fingers.

• Insert the corner of your spudger into the tab on the side button bracket.
• Twist the spudger upward to pry and loosen the side button bracket from its recess in the frame.

During reassembly, press each button firmly to ensure they function properly.

Remove the side button bracket using blunt nose tweezers or your fingers.

• The button pad may detach from the bracket during removal.
• Separate and remove the button pad from its surrounding area.

During reassembly, ensure the button pad is securely attached first. Then, insert the bracket against the back of the button pad.

Insert one arm of the blunt nose tweezers into the side button's recess.

• Pull the power button's peg through the frame until you can grasp it with your fingers.
• If the tweezers do not reach, use the bent tip of a paperclip or similar object instead.
• Grab and remove the power button with your fingers.

Insert one arm of the blunt nose tweezers into the side button's recess.

• Push both pegs of the volume buttons through the frame until you can grab them with your fingers.

If blunt nose tweezers don't reach, use a bent paperclip or similar object to aid in removal.

• Use your fingers to grab and remove the volume buttons.

• Inspect the new screen and battery assembly for any necessary adjustments.
• Compare it to the original assembly to ensure proper fitment.
• Transfer remaining components from the old part, if necessary.
• Remove adhesive backings from the new part before installation.