Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus USB-C Port and Charging Board Replacement

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

• Do not insert tool into microphone hole to avoid potential damage.

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

Remove the SIM card tray and proceed with repair.

Avoid charging your phone above 25% before starting this repair to prevent potential fire hazard.

• Prepare an iOpener by applying it to the bottom edge of the back cover for three minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.
• If using a heat tool, carefully avoid overheating the phone to prevent damage to the display and internal battery.

Alternative heat tools include hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate. Apply them with caution.

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 properly — use strong tape or superglue to secure instead.

• Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the cover and frame.
• If no gap forms, apply more heat and follow iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Remove the suction handle.

• Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive.
• If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, apply heat using your iOpener for 2-3 minutes.

Do not remove the opening pick, as this can cause the adhesive to reseal.

Avoid overheating the iOpener — risk of bursting.

• Apply the iOpener to the left edge of the phone for 3 minutes, softening the adhesive.
• If necessary, reheat the iOpener for 30 seconds before proceeding.
• The iOpener should remain warm for up to 10 minutes.

Do not insert the opening pick more than 5 mm, or you risk damaging cables.

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

Overheating the iOpener can cause it to burst.

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

Insert the third opening pick into the gap at the bottom edge.

• Guide it around the bottom right corner, slicing the adhesive on the back cover.

Avoid inserting the opening pick deeper than 5mm to prevent damage.

• Slide the opening pick up along the right edge of the back cover, slicing the adhesive.
• Leave the pick near the top right corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Do not let the iOpener burst from overheating.

• Apply heat to the top edge of the phone with your heated iOpener for 3 minutes.
• Reheat as needed, but no more than 30 seconds at a time.
• A properly warmed iOpener will stay warm for up to 10 minutes.

Slide the opening pick into the top left corner and move it along the top edge to loosen the remaining adhesive.

Do not insert the pick more than 5 mm to avoid damaging or smearing the rear cameras and flash.

Remove the back cover.

• Power on your phone and test all functions before proceeding.

Be sure to power your phone back down completely before continuing.

• Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove any adhesive chunks.
• If necessary, apply heat to help separate the adhesive.
• For custom-cut adhesives, follow the specific guide.
• For double-sided tape, follow the specific guide.

Be careful not to damage the press connector or the motherboard.

• Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up the charging coil's press connector.
• Disconnect the press connector from the motherboard.

Insert the pointed end of the spudger under the NFC antenna cable and gently pry it loose from the motherboard.

Remove the charging coil by unscrewing the six 3.5 mm Phillips screws.

Remove the loudspeaker by unscrewing its seven 3.5 mm screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Do not separate the loudspeaker from the charging coil.

• Insert your spudger between the left edge of the loudspeaker and the frame.
• Pry up to disconnect the clips securing the loudspeaker.
• Press the loudspeaker into the frame during reassembly until the clips engage.

Do not separate the charging coil from the loudspeaker.

• Gently remove the charging coil & NFC antenna assembly.

Use your spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery's press connector.

• Use a spudger to disconnect the primary interconnect cable from the motherboard.
• Next, use your spudger to remove and disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the motherboard.

• Pry up and disconnect the primary interconnect cable using a spudger.
• Pry up and disconnect the secondary interconnect cable using a spudger.

• Remove interconnect cables using tweezers or your fingers.
• During reassembly:
• Connect MAIN-labeled cable ends to the motherboard.
• Connect SUB-labeled cable ends to the charging board.

Remove the charging board screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are located on the charging board and require a Phillips screwdriver. (3)

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the gap at the top right corner of the charging board.

• Pry up gently to lift the charging board.
• Lift the charging board high enough to reach it with your fingers.

Remove the charging board by pulling it towards the top of the phone at a 30-degree angle.

• For reinstallation, ensure the red gasket around the charging port is seated flush against the edge of the phone.