Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Battery Replacement

A charged lithium-ion battery can be a safety hazard — drain it below 25% if possible.

• Unplug all cables from your phone.
• Hold the side key and volume down button, then select "Power off" to shut down your phone.

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

• iOpener, or alternative heat tools (hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate) may be used instead.

Be cautious not to overheat the phone, as the display and internal battery are vulnerable to thermal damage.

Apply a suction handle as close to the center of the right edge as possible.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.
• If necessary, apply more heat and follow the iOpener instructions carefully to avoid overheating.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Slide a pick back and forth along the right edge to separate the adhesive.

Do not remove the pick yet, as leaving it near the bottom right corner will help prevent resealing of the adhesive.

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

• Insert an additional pick near the lower-right corner.
• Pry tool: rotate it around the lower-right corner to loosen the adhesive.

• Insert the opening pick into the bottom left corner.
• Slide the pick across the corner to break apart the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place at the bottom left corner to prevent resealing.

Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Insert the opening pick into the bottom left corner and rotate it slowly.

• This will help loosen the adhesive bond.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.

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

Apply heat carefully, as high temperatures can damage components.

• Use an iOpener and heat it until warm to the touch.
• Place the iOpener along the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.

• Insert an additional opening pick at the top left corner.
• Rotate the new opening pick to break the adhesive seal.

Insert a pick into the top right corner and gently pry the adhesive apart.

• Slide the pick along the edge of the device to separate the adhesive further.
• Leave the pick in place, but do not apply excessive pressure, as this may cause damage.

Be careful not to damage the rear cameras, as pushing against their lenses can cause harm.

• Position the opening pick at the flash cutout and slide it under the top edge of the back cover until it catches on the adhesive.
• The tip of the opening pick should be visible through the flash cutout.
• Continue sliding the pick downward until the adhesive is fully separated from the back cover.

Remove the back cover.

• If it's still stuck, slide an opening pick around the perimeter to separate it completely.

Power on your phone and test all functions before reassembling, then power down completely.

Remove any adhesive chunks with tweezers or fingers. Apply heat and 90%+ isopropyl alcohol if needed.

• If using custom-cut adhesives, follow separate guide.
• If using double-sided tape, follow separate guide.

Bending the pins can cause permanent damage — be careful.

• Pry up the wireless charging coil press connector from the motherboard using a spudger.
• Re-attach by carefully aligning and pressing down on one side, then repeating on the other. Avoid the middle.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the NFC antenna press connector.

• Pry up on the connector with gentle pressure.
• Once loose, remove the connector from its socket.

Remove the Phillips screwdriver and take out the 13 screws: 6 to secure the wireless charging coil, and 7 to secure the loudspeaker.

• Insert the point of a spudger into the notch at the top left corner of the loudspeaker.
• Pry gently to unclip the loudspeaker from its frame.

Use your fingers to lift the loudspeaker away from the .

• Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the .

• Press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to avoid damaging it.

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

• Disconnect the primary and secondary interconnect cable press connectors using a spudger.

Repeat steps for primary and secondary interconnect cables on the motherboard.

• For each, disconnect from the motherboard.
• Then pull the connectors off from the cable management clips.

Disconnect and remove all interconnect cables.

Be careful not to damage the connectors.

• Use a spudger to pry up the display and 5G mmWave cable press connectors.
• Disconnect the press connectors from the motherboard.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the display cable press connector from the bottom edge.

• Disconnect the press connector.
• Remove the display cable.

Push the battery and antenna cables away from the battery using your finger.

Avoid bending, creasing, or puncturing the battery — risk of chemical leakage or fire.

Peel the battery pull tab from the left side of the battery.

Peel the small tabs from the top and bottom corners of the battery's left edge.

• Make sure to completely separate the tabs for easy removal in the next step.

Hold the frame firmly with one hand, folding the upper and lower tabs out of the way.

• If needed, fold tabs under the phone and secure with tape for a stable base.
• With your other hand, grip the blue center pull tab and pull straight up with strong force to separate the battery adhesive.
• Continue pulling consistently until the battery comes free from the frame.

If separation is difficult, apply 1-2 drops of high-concentration (more than 90%) isopropyl alcohol to the left edge and wait one minute for it to soften the adhesive before proceeding.

Position the battery over the right edge of your phone.

Remove the battery and its associated plastic film.

• Wait at least ten minutes for any isopropyl alcohol to evaporate before installing a new battery.

• Peel the old plastic film from the frame to prepare it for the new battery.