Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 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.

Be cautious not to insert the tool into a microphone hole.

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

Accidental insertion into a microphone hole will likely not damage it, but proceed with caution if this occurs.

Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate – but avoid overheating, as it can damage the display and internal battery.

Identify the adhesive along the frame perimeter.

• The adhesive is strongest at the bottom right and top left corners.

Apply a suction handle to the back cover near its center.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong force to create a gap between the cover and frame.
• If necessary, apply more heat following iOpener instructions to soften adhesive further.
• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Slide a pick along the right edge, moving it back and forth to cut through the adhesive.

Leave the pick inserted at the bottom of the right edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Apply a iOpener preheated to an optimal temperature (not specified) to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.

Careful: Glass is particularly fragile at the corners.

• Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner.
• A angle it upward to match the curved edge.
• Rotate the pick around the bottom right corner slowly and carefully.

Insert the opening pick into the bottom left corner and gently slide it downwards to cut the adhesive.

• Leave the pick in place at the bottom left corner to prevent re-adhesion.

Apply a iOpener to the left edge of the back cover and heat it for 2 minutes.

Careful not to crack the glass while slicing around the corners.

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

• Slide the opening pick along the left edge until you reach the power button.
• Insert the pick no more than 5 mm to avoid damaging the antenna flex cable or power button cable.

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

Apply heat to the iOpener until warm, then place along the top edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Be extremely cautious when approaching the corners — risk of glass cracking.

• Insert an opening pick into the top right gap.
• Angle the pick to match the curved edge and rotate it around the corner.
• Slice carefully, working slowly to avoid damaging the fragile glass.

Insert the pick into the top left corner.

• Limit insertion depth to 4mm to avoid damaging cameras or sensors.
• Leave the pick in place after slicing adhesive to prevent resealing.

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

• Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top left edge.
• Angle it upward to match the curved edge, then rotate around the top left corner.

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

• Slide the pick towards the bottom camera, slicing through the remaining adhesive without reaching the power button.

Remove the back cover.

If still stuck, use an opening pick to carefully pry it loose around the perimeter.

• Power on and test phone functions during reassembly.
• Ensure phone is completely powered down before continuing.

Remove any remaining adhesive chunks with tweezers or your fingers, applying heat if necessary.

Follow the respective guide for custom-cut adhesives or double-sided tape.

Be careful not to damage the display interconnect cable.

• Remove the wireless charging coil from the battery
• Use caution when handling 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 along the right edge to separate the adhesive.

Use a spudger to pry and disconnect the NFC antenna press connector from the motherboard.

• Pry and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector in the same manner.

When re-attaching, align and press down on one side of the connector until it clicks into place. Repeat on the other side; do not press in the middle, as this may cause damage.

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

• The screws are 5 in number and 3.5 mm long.

Remove the loudspeaker using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Take out the six 3.5 mm screws holding it in place.

Insert spudger between upper right corner of loudspeaker and frame.

• Pry up to unclip loudspeaker from frame.

• Do not pry against battery — use protrusions in frame for leverage.

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

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

Note that the wireless charging coil is holding these parts in place.

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

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the primary interconnect cable's connector from its socket on the motherboard.

• Repeat this action for the secondary interconnect cable.

Locate the primary interconnect cable's press connector.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect it from the charging board.
• Perform the same action for the secondary interconnect cable.

Remove all interconnect cables from the frame.

Remove the charging board screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are 3.5 mm long.
• There are three screws in total.

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

• Pry the charging board up from its recess.
• You should be able to grab it with your fingers once freed.

• Grip the charging board by its corners and slide it out of its recess.
• Remove the charging board.
• During reassembly, insert the charging board at a downward angle to guide the USB-C port into place.