Samsung Galaxy S22 Screen Replacement - Samsung Galaxy S22

Step 1 | Heat the bottom edge

Allow your phone's battery to deplete below 25% before starting repair, as a charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

Apply an iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes to loosen adhesives.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but exercise caution to avoid overheating the phone and damaging its display or internal battery.

Step 2 | Adhesive information

Strongest adhesive areas are bottom right and top left corners.

Note the location of adhesive securing the back cover around the frame's perimeter.

Step 3 | Insert an opening pick

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

Use strong, steady force when pulling up on the suction handle to create a gap between the cover and frame.

If necessary, apply more heat and follow iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Step 4 | Slice the bottom adhesive

Slide a pick back and forth along the bottom edge to cut through the adhesive.

Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to hold the adhesive open.

Step 5 | Heat the left edge

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

Step 6 | Slice the left adhesive

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom left corner.

Slide the pick to the bottom of the camera bezel to slice the left adhesive.

Only insert up to 5 mm to avoid damaging the antenna flex cable or power button cable.

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

Step 7 | Heat the right edge

Apply heat to the right edge of the back cover using an iOpener for 2 minutes.

Step 8 | Slice the right adhesive

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner.

If the adhesive has resealed, move the pick closer to the bottom edge.
Slide the pick towards the top right corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing.

Step 9 | Heat the top edge

Apply heat to the top edge of the iPad back cover using a heated iOpener for 2 minutes.

Step 10 | Slice the remaining adhesive

Insert a spudger into the gap at the top right edge.

Slide it across the top edge and around the top left corner.
Be cautious not to insert more than 4 mm, as this may damage the rear cameras or flash.

Step 11 | Remove the back cover

Remove the back cover.

If still attached, use an opening pick to slide around the perimeter and separate the cover from the frame.

Power on your phone and test all functions before continuing.

Make sure the phone is completely powered down before proceeding further.

Remove any remaining adhesive chunks with tweezers or your fingers. If needed, apply heat for assistance.

Follow this guide to apply new adhesive.

Step 12 | Disconnect the wireless charging coil

Do not press down in the middle of the connector — risk of pin bending and damage.

Use a spudger to pry up the wireless charging coil from the motherboard.
To reattach, align and press one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other side.

Step 13 | Unfasten the wireless charging coil

Remove the wireless charging coil's screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

The screws are 6 in total, each 3.5 mm long.

Step 14 | Unfasten the loudspeaker

Remove the seven 3.5 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Step 15 | Unclip the loudspeaker

Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the upper left corner of the loudspeaker and the frame.
Pry up to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.
During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to engage the clips.

Step 16 | Remove the charging coil and loudspeaker assembly

Do not separate the wireless charging coil from the loudspeaker.

Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker as a single unit from the frame.

Step 17 | Disconnect the battery

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

Step 18 | Disconnect the screen cable

Locate the screen cable press connector at the bottom left corner of the phone.

Insert the point of a spudger under the connector.
Pry gently to disconnect the screen cable.

Step 19

Repeat the same process at the other end of the cable, which is connected to the motherboard.

Step 20 | Remove the screen cable

Disconnect the screen cable from the phone.

Step 21 | Replace the back cover

Align the back cover with the frame and press down evenly.

Use fingers only; no adhesive at this step.
The old adhesive will hold in place while you replace the screen.
If adhesive is removed, hold it in place when flipping phone over.

Be careful not to drop or bend the back cover.

Flip phone over so the screen is facing up.

Step 22 | Prepare the screen

Avoid applying packing tape directly to the phone's metal frame as it may strip the paint.

For severely cracked screens, apply overlapping strips of packing tape over the glass to provide protection and ease disassembly.
Use a single non-overlapping strip of tape along the bottom edge, wide enough for a suction handle to fit securely.

Step 23 | Tool and safety information

Wear protective gear, including gloves and safety glasses, when handling the iFlex.

Never grip metal tools by the edges due to sharpness.

Use a thin tool like the iFlex to create an initial gap between the front glass and frame.

Step 24 | Heat the screen

Be cautious when heating the phone as overheating can cause damage to the internal battery.

Apply heat from a hair dryer or heat gun to the bottom edge of the screen.
Continue until it is slightly too hot to touch, taking care not to overheat the device.

If using a heat gun, set temperature to low and be careful with internal components.

Step 25 | Apply a suction handle

Attach a suction handle to the middle of the screen's lower border, right up against the edge.

Step 26 | Insert an iFlex

Avoid scratching the phone's frame with the iFlex.

Lift the suction handle firmly but steadily.
Insert an iFlex into the gap between the screen and the frame at the bottom edge.

Step 27 | Insert an opening pick

Replace the iFlex with an opening pick.

Slide the opening pick around the top left corner of the phone.
Separate the glass from the display itself using the opening pick.

Step 28 | Remove the suction handle

Remove the suction handle.

Step 29 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive

Insert an opening pick at the bottom edge of the phone.

Apply gentle pressure and slide the pick back and forth until the screen is separated from the frame.

Leave the opening pick in the bottom-left corner to maintain separation.

Step 30 | Heat the left edge

Apply heat carefully to the left screen edge — risk of burn or damage.

Use a heat gun or other suitable heating tool.
Hold the tool about 2 inches away, moving slowly along the left edge until it's just too hot for your hand to touch.

Step 31 | Separate the left edge adhesive

Avoid inserting the pick more than 3.5mm into the left edge.

Slide the opening pick around the bottom-left corner and up along the left edge of the screen.

Step 32 | Heat the top edge

Heat the top edge of the screen with a heat gun or hair dryer until it feels slightly too hot to touch.

Step 33 | Separate the top edge adhesive

Risk of damage to the camera lens exists if the pick is not handled carefully.

Start at the top-left corner with a precision opening pick.
Gently slide the pick across the top edge of the screen, avoiding contact with the camera lens.

Step 34 | Heat the right edge

Apply heat to the right edge of the screen with a temperature that is just shy of being uncomfortable to touch.

Step 35 | Separate the right edge adhesive

Insert the pick no deeper than 3.5mm along the right edge.

Position the pick at the top of the right edge, then slide it downwards.
This will help separate the adhesive without damaging the graphite sheet.

Step 36 | Lift the screen

Free the screen from any remaining adhesive.

If necessary, apply heat and use an opening pick to carefully loosen the adhesive.
Lift the screen with the opening pick until you can safely grab it with your fingers.

Step 37 | Remove the screen

Remove the screen from the frame.

Lift the screen away from the frame.
Set the screen aside.

Step 38 | Clean the frame

Remove all old adhesive completely from the frame before installing new.

Take your time during the next few steps for a clean and proper installation.
A clean frame is essential for the new adhesive to lay flat, ensuring a better seal.

Handle the graphite sheet with care as it is fragile and prone to damage.

Step 39 | Lift the adhesive

Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry up a small amount of adhesive residue, making room for grasping it with blunt tweezers.

Step 40 | Remove the adhesive residue

Use tweezers or your fingers to grab a strip of adhesive residue and slowly peel it up off the frame.

Wrap the adhesive around the tweezers with a roll-and-pull motion for better grip.
Repeat this process until all strips of adhesive residue are removed from the frame.

Step 41

Remove the adhesive films from the frame using tweezers or your fingers.

Step 42

Apply isopropyl alcohol or adhesive remover to a cotton swab or lint-free cloth.

Clean the areas of the frame where you removed the old adhesive.

Step 43

Continue cleaning the frame until no debris or dirt remains.

Step 44 | Adhesive information

Adhesive damage will prevent proper sealing.

Check if your replacement screen has pre-installed adhesive along its edges.
Identify two distinct strips of adhesive on the Galaxy S22:

Large strip: Top and two long edges of the frame.
Small strip: Bottom edge of the frame.

Step 45 | Align the large adhesive

Position the large adhesive over the frame, noting its orientation for reference.

Maintain this orientation throughout the following steps to ensure correct placement.

Step 46 | Remove the large adhesive liner

Adhesive cannot be reused once applied.

Peel off top half of clear liner to expose adhesive.
Fold liner back over, leaving only top half of adhesive exposed.

Step 47 | Install the large adhesive

Take your time aligning the adhesive with the frame.

The adhesive is very sticky and cannot be moved after application.

Lay the exposed top edge of the adhesive into the shaped depression at the top of the frame, ensuring the larger clear liner is folded towards the bottom of the phone.
Slowly lay the rest of the adhesive onto the frame, pressing it into place and peeling away the larger clear liner as you go.

Step 48

Press your fingers along the large adhesive to ensure good contact with the frame.

Step 49 | Prepare the small adhesive

Remove the clear liner from the top of the small adhesive.

The exposed green liner should remain in place.

Step 50 | Align the small adhesive

Align the small adhesive with the bottom edge of the , ensuring its curvature matches the frame's.

Make sure to remove the clear plastic liner from the bottom of the small adhesive to expose it.

Step 51 | Install the small adhesive

Ensure the surface is clean to ensure proper adhesion.

Position the small adhesive near the designated area on the frame.
Slowly press the adhesive firmly into place, ensuring a secure bond.

Step 52

Press your finger along the small adhesive to help it adhere to the frame.

Step 53 | Prepare the replacement screen

Remove any protective liners with pull tabs from the underside of the new screen.

The exposed back of the screen is very fragile; a small scratch can cause damage, so handle it carefully.

Use your fingers or tweezers to remove all plastic liners from the replacement screen's back.

Step 54 | Remove the final liners

Avoid peeling the adhesive with the liner.

Slowly remove the green liner on the small adhesive by its protruding tabs.
If the adhesive starts to lift, check that you've seated it fully in place.

Step 55

Peel off the green liner from the large adhesive.

Continue peeling until all of it is removed.

Step 56 | Install the new screen

Position the new screen and gently press it onto its designated area.

Ensure proper alignment of the screen's edges with the surrounding frame.
Pull the screen firmly to secure it in place.

Step 57 | Remove the back cover

Flip the phone over.

Work slowly when removing the back cover as the adhesive is weakened. If you encounter resistance, apply heat instead of applying more force.
Use a suction handle to gently lift the back cover from its bottom edge. If it doesn't lift easily, use an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to heat it until it's hot.
Use an opening pick to carefully separate the adhesive securing the back cover.
Lift and remove the back cover.

Step 58 | Install the screen cable

Align the screen cable with its sockets, placing it in the lower left corner of the device.

Ensure proper alignment with both the motherboard and screen connectors.

Step 59 | Connect the screen cable

Reconnect the press connector by aligning it carefully over its socket.

Press down-first on one short side, then the other-until it clicks into place.

Do not force the connector into place.

Reposition and try again if necessary.

Avoid damaging components by using excessive force.

Use a spudger or your finger to connect screen press connectors.
Connect them to their respective sockets on the screen and motherboard.

Step 60 | Connect the battery

Insert the battery press connector into its socket on the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger or your finger.

Step 61 | Install the charging coil and loudspeaker assembly

Insert the loudspeaker at a downward angle into the , then press firmly into place.

Step 62 | Fasten the loudspeaker

Install the loudspeaker using a Phillips screwdriver.
Screw in seven 3.5 mm long screws to secure it.

Step 63 | Fasten the wireless charging coil

Install the six 3.5 mm-long screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Step 64 | Connect the wireless charging coil

Insert the wireless charging coil press connector into its socket on the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger or your finger.

Step 65 | Heat the camera bezel

Apply heat to the camera bezel using an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun for 2 minutes.

Use an iOpener and apply it directly to the camera bezel.
Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun on low setting.

Step 66 | Separate the metal camera cover

Bending or deforming the metal camera cover may result in a compromised seal.

Attempt to bend back into shape if damaged, or replace it for proper sealing.

Insert an opening pick beneath the bottom edge of the metal camera cover.

Apply more heat if required to soften strong adhesive before attempting insertion.

Slide the pick around the bottom-left corner to separate from adhesive.

Step 67

Re-heat the metal camera cover.

Slide a opening pick around the entire perimeter of the metal camera cover to separate it from the adhesive.

Step 68 | Remove the metal camera cover

Remove metal cover by peeling it off from back cover.

Step 69 | Remove the perimeter adhesive

Lift the thin adhesive strip on the back cover's perimeter using blunt nose tweezers or your fingers.

If it doesn't lift easily, apply heat to the perimeter.

Careful: Apply heat only to the adhesive on the camera bezel.

Step 70 | Remove the camera adhesive

Be cautious when removing the camera bezel — it may detach and risk damaging the back glass.

Use your fingers to gently lift the remaining adhesive from the camera bezel with slow, steady force.
Avoid bending or cracking the back glass during this process.

Step 71 | Remove the microphone adhesive

Remove adhesive residue with tweezers from around the microphone cutout.

Step 72 | Clean the remaining adhesive residue

Separate the camera bezel and back glass if still attached.

Apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol or adhesive remover to the flat end of a spudger.
Scrape off large chunks of adhesive residue from the camera bezel using the spudger.

Only remove large pieces, as smaller ones will be wiped away later to avoid damage.

Reapply solvent to the spudger as needed for easier cleaning.

Step 73

Scrape off remaining adhesive chunks with a credit card or scraper, ensuring even removal around the entire back glass.

Step 74

Apply several drops of isopropyl alcohol or adhesive remover to a microfiber cloth.

Clean the camera bezel with the treated cloth.
Continue cleaning the back glass until free of adhesive residue.

Be cautious when handling chemicals, as they can be hazardous if not used properly.

Step 75 | Clean the frame

Remove all adhesive residue from the phone's frame by repeating the cleaning process.

Step 76 | Reinstall the camera bezel

Place the back glass and camera bezel on a flat surface.

Ensure the camera bezel is aligned with the back glass.
Verify that the arrow on the camera bezel points towards the top of the cover.

Step 77 | Apply the new adhesive

Misaligned adhesive can lead to an improper seal, so be precise.

Remove the clear plastic liner from the new back cover adhesive.
Grab the new adhesive by its pull tabs and align it over the camera bezel.
Use features like the camera cutouts and perimeter notches to ensure proper alignment.

Place the adhesive on the back cover immediately after alignment.

Step 78 | Remove the liners

Press firmly around the edge of the adhesive to secure it.

Remove the main adhesive liner from the back cover by pulling the tabs at the top and bottom edges.
Remove any present secondary liner from the camera bezel using the pull tab located on its bottom edge.

Step 79 | Prepare the metal cover

Remove main liner from new camera cover using black pull tabs.

If reusing metal camera cover, clean cover thoroughly and check for deformation.
If deformed, attempt to bend back into shape.

If adhesive residue remains, apply solvent to a cloth and wipe off carefully.

Be cautious not to damage gray foam or white vent when cleaning cover.

Step 80 | Install the metal camera cover

Ensure the metal camera cover is aligned with its white text at the bottom of the camera bezel and crosses in upper left and lower right corners.

Position the cover onto the camera bezel and apply even pressure for secure adhesion.
When installing a new cover, use the white pull tabs to remove the secondary liner.

Step 81 | Replace the microphone adhesive

Remove old adhesive from motherboard cover's microphone hole under flash unit.

If using replacement adhesive: Remove clear liner from L-shaped piece, place over back cover's microphone cutout with blue tab facing right and remove blue liner.
Alternatively, use 1 mm strips of double-sided tape around white microphone sticker perimeter on back cover if no replacement adhesive available.

Step 82 | Apply the camera foam adhesive

Reusing the old metal camera cover? Skip ahead.

New metal camera cover with foam preinstalled? You're good to go!
Clear liner removal: take it off the camera foam adhesive.
Orient the adhesive over camera cutouts, circular section up.
Align using markings around camera cutouts and place on metal cover.

Remove green liner from adhesive to prevent residue issues.

Step 83 | Apply the air vent adhesive

If replacement metal camera cover comes preassembled, skip this step.

Peel off clear liner from air vent adhesive.
Apply adhesive to metal cover with fuzzy side up and blue tab at bottom.
Align adhesive using markings on cover.
Remove blue tab from under adhesive.

Step 84 | Apply the metal camera cover corner adhesive

Check if your Galaxy S22+ has extra adhesive for the metal cover. If not, skip this step.

The replacement adhesive we sell includes the additional piece.

Remove the clear liner from the large two-piece adhesive sheet.

Align the adhesive over the notches at the bottom left of the metal cover.
Place the adhesive and apply pressure to secure it in place.
Remove the blue liner.

Step 85 | Install the back cover

Place the back cover onto the frame, ensuring proper alignment.

Press down firmly on the back cover to promote adhesive bonding.

Step 86 | Heat the back cover

Apply heat to all four edges of the back cover with an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun until it feels hot.

Step 87 | Prepare the phone

Apply even pressure around the perimeter for correct adhesive bonding.

Lay face-down and place coins around the camera bump to compensate.
Use screen vise clamps around the device perimeter as an alternative.

Place phone screen-side-down on a soft, flat surface.

Stronger tape may peel off paint from the frame. Use blue painter's tape or a thin cloth instead of paper towel if available.

Step 88 | Press the adhesive

Place 2-3 layers of coins, aligned evenly apart, on the tape along each edge of the back cover.

The layer should be at least as tall as the camera bump to ensure stability.

Step 89

Using heavy objects to impress a design can damage the underlying material.

Stack multiple books or other heavy objects on the coins.
Select items that will not be damaged by impression, as this may leave marks.
Leave the objects in place for at least thirty minutes.
The lighter the objects, the longer they should remain stacked. Ideally, leave them overnight.