Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 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, it's unlikely that damage was done to the microphone.

Push the stylus release button located at the base.

• The stylus should now partially eject.
• Once ejected, carefully pull out the stylus.

Never start this repair with a fully charged lithium-ion battery as it may catch fire if damaged.

Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25% before proceeding.

• Apply an iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes or use alternative heat sources (hair dryer, heat gun, hot plate) with caution:
• iOpener
• hair dryer
• heat gun
• hot plate

Be careful not to overheat the phone as the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

Note that the adhesive securing the back cover is strongest at the bottom right and top left corners.

• Observe the adhesive surrounding the frame's perimeter while waiting for it to soften.

Apply a suction handle near the right edge of the back cover.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap.
• If needed, apply more heat following iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Insert the pick near the bottom of the right edge.

• Precision Pick in place, slide back and forth along the right edge to slice through adhesive.
• Leave the Precision Pick inserted to prevent adhesive from resealing.

Heat the iOpener according to its instructions.

• Place the heated iOpener on the bottom edge of the back cover.
• Allow it to heat for two minutes before proceeding.

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner.

• Angle it upward to match the curved edge.
• Rotate the pick around the bottom right corner.

Work slowly and carefully while slicing around corners, as the glass is fragile here; risk of cracking the glass.

Insert the opening pick at the bottom left corner and slide it down to cut the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

Apply heat to the left iOpener target area for 2 minutes using a preheated iOpener.

Careful: the glass is fragile at the corners.

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

Insert the opening pick into the left edge, slicing the adhesive, but no more than 5mm deep to avoid damaging the antenna flex cable or power button cable.

Do not leave the pick in for too long as it may cause the adhesive to reseal.

Stop at the power button and leave the pick in place to hold the adhesive loose.

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

Risk of glass breakage when slicing corners.

• Insert an opening pick at top right edge.
• Angle pick upward matching curved edge and rotate around corner.
• Slice slowly to avoid cracking fragile glass near corners.

Insert the pick into the device, but only 4mm deep to avoid damaging the cameras or sensors.

• Slide the pick to the top left corner to slice the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert opening pick up to 4mm to avoid damaging cameras.

• Pick is inserted into top left gap, angled upwards to match curve of top left edge.
• Rotate pick around top left corner for optimal access.

Insert pick up to 4 mm only, to avoid damaging cameras.

• Slide pick towards bottom camera to cut through remaining adhesive.
• Stop before reaching the power button.

Remove the back cover.

• If stuck, use an opening pick to separate the cover from the frame.

Power on your phone and test functions before closing up the device — make sure to turn it off again when done.

• Remove any adhesive residue with tweezers or fingers, applying heat if necessary.

For custom-cut adhesives, refer to this guide.

For double-sided tape, refer to this guide.

Locate the wireless charging coil lightly adhered to the battery.

• Be cautious not to strain or tear the display interconnect cable under the right side of the charging coil.
• Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the wireless charging coil and the battery.

• Slide the pick carefully along the right edge to separate the adhesive without applying excessive force.

Misaligned press connectors risk pin bending and damage.

• Use a spudger to pry out the NFC antenna press connector from the motherboard.
• Repeat for the wireless charging coil press connector.

Re-attaching: align carefully, press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other side. Avoid middle pressing.

Remove the NFC antenna and charging coil using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Take out the five screws, each approximately 3.5 mm long.

Remove the six 3.5 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the upper right corner of the loudspeaker and the .

• Pry up gently to unclip the loudspeaker from the .
• Avoid prying against the battery — use the frame's protrusions for leverage.

During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to clip it securely to the .

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

The wireless charging coil secures these parts together.

Insert the pointed end of the spudger under the battery press connector.

• Pry upwards to release the connector.
• Disconnect the battery press connector completely.

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

• Pry upwards to release the connector.

• Remove the two 3.5 mm long Phillips screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the lower screw mount of the antenna bracket and the frame.

• Pry up on the bracket until you can grab it with blunt nose tweezers or your fingers.
• Remove the 5G mmWave antenna.

Replace the lower 5G mmWave bracket with a new one, if available.

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

Mount the antenna in the new bracket's recess, with the connector fed underneath the longer screw mount.

Remove any remaining thin adhesive liners before installing the bracket in its frame.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to carefully release the upper 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the bottom edge of the 5G mmWave antenna and the motherboard.
• Pry the antenna out until it can be grasped with fingers or tweezers.

If stuck, apply a heated iOpener for two minutes to soften adhesive.

• Remove the upper 5G mmWave antenna.

Replace the existing adhesive on the upper 5G mmWave antenna.

• If new adhesive is not available, reuse old one or use custom-cut adhesive.
• Remove existing adhesive from antenna with blunt nose tweezers or fingers.
• Remove clear liner from new adhesive.
• Apply new adhesive to bottom of antenna, positioning round end farthest from connector.
• Remove green liner from adhesive before reinstalling antenna in frame.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the primary interconnect cable and gently pry it loose.

• Disconnect the primary interconnect cable from the motherboard.
• Repeat for the secondary interconnect cable, located to the left of the primary.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the primary interconnect cable from the charging board.
• Repeat for the secondary interconnect cable.

Disconnect the interconnect cables from the frame.

• Locate and grasp each cable to prevent accidental damage.
• Gently pull the cables away from the frame until they are removed.

Remove the charging board's three Phillips screws, each 3.5 mm long, using a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the charging board, opposite the USB-C port.

• Pry the charging board up from its recess.
• The board should lift enough for you to grab it with your fingers.

Grasp the charging board securely by its corners.

• Slide it out of its recess in the frame.
• Remove the charging board.

During reassembly, ensure a downward angle when inserting the charging board to avoid damaging the USB-C port and its recess.

• Pry up the laser autofocus module press connector using the pointed end of a spudger.

Remove the motherboard cover by unscrewing the three 3.5 mm long Phillips screws.

• Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the bottom right corner of the motherboard cover and the frame.
• Pry up on the cover to unclip it from the frame, then lift it off.
• Remove the motherboard cover and laser AF module.

During reassembly, ensure clips secure to frame by pressing down on cover.

Insert the pointed tip of the spudger into the camera connector.

• Pry upward on the camera press connector with a gentle rocking motion.
• The connector should release and come free from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the fingerprint reader press connector for disconnection.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the screen press connector.

Insert the pointed tip of your spudger into the stylus' connector.

• Pry upwards gently to release the connector's hold.
• The stylus should now come free from its mounting point.

Remove the 3.5 mm screw that secures the motherboard using a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert spudger between top-left corner of motherboard and frame.

• Pry motherboard upward until you can grasp it with fingers.

Grasp the motherboard by its left edge.

• Remove it from the frame.
• Avoid snagging any loose cables.

During reassembly, position cables above the motherboard to prevent damage.

Remove the earpiece speaker and vibration motor using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Target the two 3.2 mm-long screws.
• Loosen and remove them completely.

Locate the earpiece speaker and vibration motor at the device's bottom edge.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the earpiece speaker and vibration motor.
• Pry the earpiece speaker and vibration motor up from its recess, then remove it entirely.

Excessive heat can cause permanent damage to your device's screen.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the top of the screen for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but keep an eye on temperature to avoid overheating and damaging the display.

The adhesive holding the camera is extremely strong; work slowly and carefully.

• Apply more heat if the camera feels stuck.

Avoid pulling the circuit board away from the camera housing.

1. Pry the front-facing camera out of its recess using the pointed end of your spudger.
2. If the camera doesn't budge, use your SIM card eject tool to carefully scrape away the epoxy surrounding the camera.

Work carefully when handling the camera's fragile cable.

• Grab the front-facing camera with a pair of blunt nose tweezers.
• Gently remove it from its recess, taking care not to damage the adjacent fragile cable.

The foam liner is not essential to the repair.

• Remove the black adhesive liner from the front-facing camera recess.
• Peel and remove the foam liner from the new frame.

Apply new adhesives to the frame and camera:

• Expose two clear rectangular liners on the adhesive sheet.
• Place adhesives on sides of the camera recess.
• Remove liner from main adhesive, then place it in the center of the camera recess with pull tab facing down.
• Remove any residue from the front-facing camera module.
• Place thin adhesive piece on top edge of the camera.

Remove the blue adhesive liners from both the camera and the frame.

• Place the front-facing camera into its recess in the frame and apply gentle pressure to secure it.

Insert the pointed tip of your spudger into the display cable's press connector and gently pry it loose.

Remove the display cable from its housing on the device's frame.

Compare the new replacement battery assembly to the removed unit.

• Transfer any remaining components as needed.
• Remove adhesive backings from the new battery assembly.