Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Battery Replacement

Risk of fire: Let your phone's battery drain to below 25% before starting this repair.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternative heat sources (hair dryer, heat gun, hot plate) can be used – however, exercise caution to avoid overheating the phone and causing damage to the display or internal battery.

Be aware that the back cover is secured by adhesive around the frame.

• The adhesive strength is greatest at the bottom right and top left corner points.
• Note the location of the adhesive as you prepare to separate the back cover.

• Suction handle should be applied as close as possible to the right edge's center.
• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and frame.

If a gap is hard to achieve, additional heat may be needed. Be cautious not to overheat following iOpener guidelines.

• Once a gap exists, insert an opening pick.

Insert the pick into the right edge, moving it gently back and forth to cut through the adhesive.

Do not remove the pick until the repair is complete; leave it inserted near the bottom of the right edge to prevent resealing.

Heat damage may occur if excessive heat is applied — be cautious with temperatures.

• Place a heated iOpener along the bottom edge of the back cover.
• Allow to heat for two minutes, checking progress periodically.

Work slowly around corners to avoid cracking the glass.

• Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner.
• Angle it upward to match the curved edge and rotate it around the bottom right corner.

Slide opening pick to bottom left corner.

Leave pick in place to prevent adhesive from resealing.

Place a iOpener on the left edge of the back cover and apply heat for 2 minutes.

Careful handling required — risk of breakage.

• Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.
• Angle it upward, matching the curved edge.
• Rotate the pick around the bottom left corner.

Work slowly to avoid cracking the glass in this fragile area.

Insert opening pick into left edge until it reaches the power button.

• Stop at 5mm depth to avoid damaging the antenna flex cable or power button cable.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent adhesive from resealing.

Apply heat from an iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Insert a opening pick into the gap at the top right edge.

• Angle the pick upward to follow the curved edge.
• Rotate the pick around the top right corner, maintaining gentle pressure.

Exercise caution when navigating corners, as excessive force may crack the glass.

Insert the pick into the top left corner of the device and gently slice the adhesive.

Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm, as this may damage the cameras or sensors.

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

Insert a pick into the gap at the top left edge up to 4 mm.

• Angle the pick upward to follow the curved edge.
• Rotate the pick around the top left corner.

• Insert the pick up to a maximum of 4mm to avoid damaging the cameras.
• Slide the pick toward the bottom camera and stop just short of the power button, slicing through any remaining adhesive.

Grab and remove the back cover.

If still stuck, slide an opening pick around the perimeter to separate.

• Power on your phone and test functions before sealing.
• Power down your phone completely before continuing.

Remove adhesive chunks with tweezers or fingers, applying heat as needed.

• For custom-cut adhesives, follow the linked guide.
• For double-sided tape, follow the linked guide.

• The wireless charging coil is lightly attached to the battery.

Be careful not to strain or damage the display interconnect cable under the charging coil.

• Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the charging coil and the battery.
• Slide the pick along the right edge to loosen the adhesive.

• Pry and disconnect the NFC antenna press connector from the motherboard using a spudger's pointed end.
• Repeat this process for the wireless charging coil press connector.

To re-attach, align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other. Avoid pressing in the middle, as misalignment can bend pins and cause damage.

Remove the NFC antenna and charging coil's five 3.5 mm-long screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Remove the six 3.5 mm Phillips screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert spudger between speaker and frame at upper right corner.

• Pry up to unclip loudspeaker from frame.
• Avoid prying against battery; use frame protrusions for leverage instead.

Risk of damage if speaker is not clipped properly during reassembly.

• Press around speaker's perimeter to clip it to the frame during reassembly.

Remove the NFC, wireless charging coil, and loudspeaker from the frame.

The wireless charging coil holds these parts together, so be careful not to damage it during removal.

Insert the pointed end of your spudger into the connector and gently pry it upwards.

Be careful not to damage the connector pins.

Insert the pointed end of the spudger into the press connector of the lower 5G mmWave antenna.

• Pry up gently to release and disconnect the connector.

Remove the 2 x 3.5mm long screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the lower screw mount of the antenna bracket and the frame.
• Pry up on the bracket until you can grab it with tweezers or your fingers.

• Careful not to damage the surrounding components.

• Remove the lower 5G mmWave antenna.

Insert the pointed end of your spudger into the primary interconnect cable.

• Pry up and disconnect the primary interconnect cable from the motherboard.
• Repeat the process for the secondary interconnect located to the left, using the pointed end of your spudger.

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

• (Prying may be required)
• Repeat for the secondary interconnect cable.

Remove the interconnect cables from the frame.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up the screen press connector from the motherboard.

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

• Pry up the screen press connector using the pointed end of a spudger.

Disconnect the screen cable.

Remove any strong adhesives holding the battery in place.

• Apply 1-2 drops of isopropyl alcohol (90%+) between the left edge of the battery and frame using a pipette or syringe.

Excessive isopropyl alcohol can damage the display.

• Elevate the phone's left edge for one minute to allow the isopropyl alcohol to flow under the battery and loosen the adhesive.

Avoid puncturing the battery to prevent chemical leaks and fires.

• Apply a suction cup to the battery, positioning it near the left edge's center.
• Pull an opening pick towards you, inserting its tip between the battery and frame at the left edge.
• Rotate the opening pick to position its long end between the battery and frame, then push it downwards.

Bending or creasing the battery can cause leaks or fires.

• Pry the battery up with an opening pick, applying strong, steady force to a suction cup.
• Maintain pressure until the battery separates from the frame.
• If stuck, let the adhesive separate for a moment and reapply isopropyl alcohol as needed.

Wait at least 10 minutes for any isopropyl alcohol to fully evaporate.

• Remove the battery.
• Install the new battery, following the installation instructions provided in this guide.