Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Screen and Battery Assembly Replacement

Charged lithium-ion batteries can be a fire risk; let yours drain below 25%.

• Remove any cables from the phone.
• Press and hold the side key and volume down button, then select "Power off" on your phone's screen.

Inserting the SIM eject tool into a microphone hole is unlikely to cause damage.

• Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole on the bottom edge of the phone.
• Press firmly to eject the SIM card tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray.

Apply an iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for 2 minutes to loosen the adhesive.

• iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun can be used to soften the adhesive.
• Avoid overheating the phone as display and internal battery are prone 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 frame.

If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat, following iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

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

Leave the pick inserted near the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Place a iOpener at the bottom edge of the back cover and heat it for 2 minutes.

• Insert a second pick at the bottom right corner.
• Rotate the opening pick around the corner to separate the adhesive.

Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.

• Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

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

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

Continue rotating the pick until the adhesive is separated.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.

• Slide the pick toward the top left corner to separate the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

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

Insert a pick at the top left corner.

• Rotate it around the top left corner to loosen the adhesive.

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

Do not remove the pick as this can cause the adhesive to reseal.

Be cautious when handling the rear cameras as they are prone to damage.

• Position an opening pick at the flash cutout, aligning its tip with the gap.
• Insert the opening pick under the top edge of the back cover, allowing it to catch on the remaining adhesive.
• The opening pick should be visible through the flash cutout as you proceed.
• Continue sliding the pick downward until the adhesive is completely released from the back cover.

Remove the back cover.

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

• Power on your phone and test functions before reassembling.
• Turn off your phone completely before proceeding with reassembly.

Remove any remaining adhesive chunks using tweezers or fingers. If necessary, apply heat and isopropyl alcohol (90% or greater).

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

Misalignment of the press connector can cause bent pins and permanent damage.

• Pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector from the motherboard using your spudger.
• To reconnect, align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks. Repeat for the other side, avoiding the middle area.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to gently pry up the NFC antenna press connector.

Remove the 13 Phillips screws using a Phillips screwdriver. Six of these screws secure the wireless charging coil, while seven secure the loudspeaker.

• Identify and remove the six screws holding the wireless charging coil in place.
• Remove the remaining seven screws securing the loudspeaker.

• Pry the loudspeaker from its mount using a spudger, starting at the top left corner notch.

Use your fingers to carefully lift the loudspeaker away from its mounting point on the frame.

• Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker together as a single unit.
• When reassembling, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to secure it to the frame.

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

Use the tip of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the earpiece speaker press connector.

Remove the earpiece speaker using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Identify the five screws securing the earpiece speaker.
• Loosen each screw by turning it counterclockwise.

Insert the flat end of your spudger between the bottom edge of the earpiece speaker and the silver shield on the motherboard.

Do not insert the spudger elsewhere, as this may damage fragile components.

• Twist the spudger to unclip the earpiece speaker from the frame.
• Remove the earpiece speaker.

During reassembly, insert the top end of the earpiece speaker into the frame first and then press it down and clip it back in place.

Locate and use your spudger to gently pry up the primary and secondary interconnect cables from their connectors on the daughterboard.

Secure the interconnect cable to the motherboard with screws, ensuring a snug fit.

• Verify secure connection of both the primary and secondary cable connectors.
• Tighten any loose connections to prevent damage or loss of signal.

Disconnect and remove all interconnect cables.

Be careful not to dislodge fragile components when prying the antenna press connector.

• Insert the spudger tip between the left edge of the antenna press connector and the silver plate on the motherboard.
• Pry up carefully to disconnect the antenna press connector.

Disconnect the display and 5G mmWave cable press connectors using a spudger.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the front camera press connector.

Remove the two motherboard screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top edge of the motherboard and the frame near the earpiece speaker cutout.

• Twist the spudger to lift the motherboard up, then pull it out with your fingers.
• Remove the motherboard.
• During reassembly, ensure cables are out of the way before reinstalling the motherboard.

Remove the daughterboard screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

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

Use a spudger to carefully pry up the top right corner of the daughterboard.

• Unclip it from the frame, taking care not to pry against the battery.
• Remove the daughterboard.

During reassembly, do not press the daughterboard flat onto the frame until you have reinserted the USB-C port into its recess at an angle.

Insert an arm of the angled tweezers into the notch at the top edge of the upper 5G mmWave antenna, located beside the frame.

Pry up the antenna using a suitable tool and lift it to separate the adhesive.

• Use your fingers to pull the antenna out of the frame, separating any remaining adhesive.
• During reassembly, you may need to transfer the conductive tape under the antenna.

Separating the circuit board from the camera housing can cause damage.

• Apply gentle heat to the front camera using a hair dryer or heat gun for 90 seconds.
• If the camera feels stuck, work slowly and apply additional heat as needed.

Insert the flat end of your spudger into the recess and carefully pry the front camera from its housing.

If the camera does not release, use a SIM card eject tool to gently scrape away surrounding epoxy.

Once loose, carefully remove the front camera

Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully disconnect the display cable press connector from the back of the screen.

• Release the display cable and gently pull it away from the device.

Remove the 2.5 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws secure the 5G mmWave antenna.

Insert the angled tweezers into the bottom screw hole on the 5G mmWave antenna bracket.

• Pry up with the tweezers and lift the antenna bracket out of its recess.
• Lift until you can grip it with your fingers.

Use a plastic spudger to lift the 5G mmWave antenna out of its recess and separate the adhesive.

• Remove the 5G mmWave antenna.

Verify that all components have been transferred by comparing the new assembly to the original.

• Transfer all internal components from the old phone to the new assembly.