Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Screen Replacement

Allow the battery level to fall below 25% for safety.

• Take precautions if the battery is swollen.

Unplug all cables from the phone.

• Hold the side key and the volume down button simultaneously.
• Select "Power off" to turn off the phone completely.

Excessive heat can cause damage to the display and internal battery.

• Apply heat to the right edge of the back cover using an iOpener for two minutes, or a suitable alternative such as a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.

Apply a suction handle to the back cover near its right edge.

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

• Slide a pick back and forth along the device's right edge to loosen the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place near the bottom right corner to maintain separation of the adhesive.

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

• Insert a second pick into the bottom right corner.
• Rotate the additional pick around the bottom right corner to loosen the adhesive.

Insert the opening pick into the bottom left corner and slide it towards you to separate the adhesive.

Do not remove the pick, as this will allow the adhesive to reseal.

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

• Start at the bottom left corner and rotate your opening pick in a circular motion.
• This should help loosen the adhesive and begin separating it from the surrounding area.

Insert third opening pick at bottom left corner.

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

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

• Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner.
• Rotate the pick around the top left corner to separate the adhesive.

Insert an opening pick into the display's seam.

Avoid removing the pick until repairs are complete.

• Slide the pick across the top right corner to break the adhesive bond.
• Leave the pick in place at the top right corner, preventing resealing of the adhesive.

Risk of damage to rear cameras: avoid touching them with the opening pick.

• Position the tip of an opening pick at the flash cutout.
• Slide the pick under the top edge of the back cover, working it down toward the bottom.
• The adhesive should separate completely from the back cover as you continue to slide the pick.

Remove the back cover.

• If still attached, slide an opening pick around the perimeter to separate it from the frame.

Power on your phone and test functions before reassembling. Power down completely before continuing.

Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or fingers.

• If needed, apply heat and 90% isopropyl alcohol.
• Follow the appropriate guide for custom-cut adhesives or double-sided tape.

Risk of pin damage if not aligned properly.

• Use your spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector from the motherboard.
• To reattach, align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks into place.
• Repeat on the other side; do not press in the middle.

Use the point of a spudger to gently pry up and release the NFC antenna press connector.

Remove the Phillips screwdriver and take out the thirteen 3.5 mm-long screws.

• Six screws secure the wireless charging coil.
• Seven screws secure the loudspeaker.

Locate the notch at the top left corner of the loudspeaker.

• Pry into the notch with a spudger and gently lift up to release the loudspeaker from its mounting clips.

Use your fingers to gently pry the loudspeaker away from the frame.

• Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the frame.
• During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to clip it securely to the frame.

Insert the pointed end of the spudger under the battery press connector, then gently pry it up to release.

Insert the flat end of the spudger into the press connector.

Careful not to damage the display cable or its connector.

Gently pry up and disconnect the display cable from the back of the screen.

Align and attach the back cover to the frame, protecting the battery and internal components.

Do not apply new adhesive at this step; it will need to be removed later during reassembly.

• Ensure the old adhesive provides sufficient hold for now.
• Flip your phone over with the screen facing upwards.

Gloves and safety glasses are recommended for protection against flying glass shards.

• Use a iFlex or similar tool to create an initial gap between the front glass and frame.
• iFlex tools have sharp edges; handle them by the flat part only, not the edge.

Do not overheat the phone, as the battery may be damaged by excessive heat.

• Apply a hair dryer or heat gun to the top edge of the screen until it's near the point of being uncomfortable to touch.

Apply a suction handle to the center of the screen's top edge, as close as possible.

• Insert the iFlex at a downward angle into the earpiece speaker gap between the top edge of the front glass and frame.
• Lift the suction handle with strong, steady force and lower the iFlex to slide under the front glass. Some separation may occur, which is normal.

Do not insert the iFlex too far, as this may damage the front-facing camera.

Locate a top corner on the iFlex and press it against a corner of the front glass to create a gap.

• The goal is to break free some adhesive for insertion of an opening pick.

Insert an opening pick into a seam near the top edge of the front glass.

• Work the pick around the perimeter, applying gentle pressure.
• The adhesive will begin to separate from the frame as you go.

Remove the front glass from its mounting frame.

Be careful not to apply excessive heat that can damage the display.

• Insert an opening pick under the screen panel.
• If necessary, use a hair dryer or heat gun to warm the screen until it's just warm to the touch.

Insert the opening pick into the edge of the screen panel and gently slide it around the perimeter to loosen the adhesive.

• The adhesive should start to release from the frame.

Hold a corner of the screen panel and gently pry it away from the frame.

• Continue peeling until the remaining adhesive is removed.
• The screen panel can now be lifted off completely.