Samsung Galaxy S22 Battery Replacement

A lithium-ion battery must drain below 25% before starting this repair.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternative heating methods: hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be careful not to overheat the phone.

Identify the adhesive securing the back cover along the perimeter of the frame.

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

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

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force.
• When creating a gap, apply more heat if necessary.

Follow iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

• Slide a pick back and forth along the bottom edge to cut through the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent further adhesion.

Heat a iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom left corner.

• Slide the pick along the camera bezel's bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

Do not insert more than 5 mm of the pick, as it may damage the antenna flex cable or the power button cable.

• Leave the pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner.

• If the adhesive has resealed, insert the pick closer to the bottom edge.
• Be prepared for this step to take some time and patience.
• Slide the pick to the top right corner to slice the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place at the top right corner to prevent resealing.

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

• Insert a pick into the gap at the top right edge.
• Slide the pick along the top edge and around the top left corner to remove adhesive.

Only insert the pick up to 4 mm to avoid damaging rear cameras or flash.

Grab and remove the back cover.

• If still attached, use an opening pick to slide along the perimeter until completely separated.
• During reassembly:
• Power on your phone and test functions before sealing.

• Make sure to power down your phone completely before proceeding.

• Remove any adhesive chunks with tweezers or fingers, applying heat if necessary.
• To reapply new adhesive, refer to the provided guide.

Use a spudger to pry up the wireless charging coil from the motherboard.

• To reattach press connectors, carefully align them and press down on one side until it clicks into place.
• Repeat the process on the other side. Do not press in the middle of the connector.

Misaligned connectors can cause permanent damage to the pins.

Remove the wireless charging coil's six 3.5 mm-long screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Remove the loudspeaker's 7 3.5mm screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

• Place the pointed tip of a spudger at the upper left corner of the loudspeaker, between it and the frame.
• Pry gently to release the loudspeaker from its mounting.
• During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to secure it in place using the spring clips.

Separate parts at the frame, do not disconnect internal components.

• Remove the wireless charging coil.
• Remove the loudspeaker, keeping it connected to the wireless charging coil.

Insert the pointed end of the spudger into the battery press connector and gently pry it loose.

Hold the spudger with the pointed tip facing the interconnect cables on the motherboard.

• Pry up the first cable using a gentle twisting motion.
• Disconnect the second interconnect cable from its socket.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect both interconnect cables from the charging board.

Remove the two interconnect cables from the frame.

• Disconnect the cable ends by pulling them away from the frame.
• During reassembly, position the cables with "main" ends toward the top and "sub" ends toward the bottom of the phone.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to gently pry up and release the power and volume button press connector.

Locate the left 5G mmWave antenna press connector and use the pointed end of your spudger to carefully pry it loose.

• During reassembly, ensure this cable is routed underneath the battery cable.
• Position the power and volume button cable below the battery cable as well.

• Remove the two 3.5 mm screws securing the left 5G mmWave antenna 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.
• Remove the left 5G mmWave antenna.

• Locate the screen press connector on the motherboard.
• Pry it loose using the pointed end of a spudger.

Insert the pointed end of the spudger into the space between the phone's frame and screen.

• Pry gently upwards to release the screen press connector.
• The connector should come free, allowing you to proceed with disassembly.

Disconnect the screen cable.

Remove the strong adhesive securing the battery to the .

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

Using too much alcohol can damage the display.

• Elevate the right edge of the phone for one minute to allow the isopropyl alcohol to flow under the battery and soften the adhesive.

Do not puncture the battery, as this can cause a fire hazard or chemical leak.

• Apply a suction cup to the right edge of the battery, centered if possible.
• Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the battery and frame.
• Pivot the opening pick down and rotate it so that its long end is between the battery and frame.

Do not crease or bend the battery — risk of chemical leak or fire.

• Pry up the battery using a steady, strong force with the suction cup and opening pick.
• Maintain constant pressure until the battery separates from the frame, allowing time for the adhesive to release.
• If the battery is stubborn, add more isopropyl alcohol and try again.

Remove the battery.

Wait 10 minutes if using isopropyl alcohol for cleaning.

• Allow alcohol to fully evaporate before proceeding.
• Follow the installation guide for your new battery.