Galaxy S23 Ultra Battery Replacement

Ensure the phone's battery is low (< 25%), as a charged lithium-ion battery may ignite during the repair.

• Disconnect all cables from the phone.
• Completely shut down the phone.

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

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution: overheating can damage the display and internal battery.

Identify areas where adhesive secures the back cover along the frame.

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

Apply a suction handle to the back cover, centered on the 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 to soften adhesive; follow iOpener instructions for caution against overheating.
• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

• Slide a tool along the right edge, moving it back and forth, to break apart the adhesive.
• Leaving the tool in place near the bottom right corner will help prevent the adhesive from reforming.

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

Work carefully when handling the corners due to fragile glass.

• Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner.
• Angle it upward, matching the curved edge, and rotate around the corner.

Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to break the adhesive seal.

Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing again.

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

Careful handling required near corners — risk of glass breakage.

• Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.
• Angle the pick upward, matching the curved edge.
• Rotate the pick around the bottom left corner to prevent damage.

Slide your opening pick along the left edge until it reaches the power button.

• Make sure the pick only goes up to 5 mm deep, as going further may damage cables.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent adhesive resealing.

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

Insert opening pick into top right gap.

• Angle the pick upward to match curved edge.
• Rotate it around top right corner.

Glass is fragile here — work slowly and carefully to avoid cracking.

Insert a pick tool into the device, sliding it towards the top left corner to separate the adhesive.

• Limit the insertion depth to 4 mm to avoid damaging cameras or sensors.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Insert an opening pick in the top left edge, only going up to 4mm to avoid damaging the cameras.

• Angle the pick upward to match the curved edge.
• Rotate it around the top left corner.

Risk of damaging the cameras — only insert picks up to 4 mm.

• Slide the pick toward the bottom camera.
• Continue until you reach the remaining adhesive, stopping just before the power button.

Grab and remove the back cover.

• If still attached, use an opening pick to carefully separate the cover from the frame.
• During reassembly, power on your phone and test functions before sealing.
• Power down completely before continuing work.

Remove any remaining adhesive with tweezers or fingers; apply heat if necessary.

• For custom-cut adhesives, follow the provided guide.
• For double-sided tape, refer to the specified instructions.

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the NFC antenna press connector from the motherboard.

• Repeat for the wireless charging coil press connector.

To re-attach, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other. Do not press the middle.

Avoid misaligned connections which can cause pin damage and permanent harm.

Insert an opening pick between the wireless charging coil and the battery on the right edge.

• Be careful not to damage the wireless charging coil or battery.

• Slide the opening pick along the right edge to separate the adhesive.

Insert an opening pick between the top edge of the wireless charging coil and the frame.

• Slide the pick toward the right edge to separate the remaining adhesive.

Remove the NFC antenna and charging coil using a Phillips screwdriver.

• There are five screws, each measuring 3.5 mm long.
• Identify and remove all screws to access the component.

Remove the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are 6 in total, each with a diameter of 3.5 mm.

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the upper right corner of the loudspeaker and the frame.

• Pry up to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame, avoiding the battery.
• For leverage, use protrusions in the frame.

Do not apply excessive force against the battery — risk of damage.

• During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to clip it back into place.

Remove the NFC, wireless charging coil, and loudspeaker from the frame.

Disconnect the battery press connector with a spudger.

Remove the secondary interconnect cable using a spudger.

• Pry up and disconnect the press connector from the motherboard.
• Repeat for the primary interconnect cable

Disconnect the secondary interconnect cable press connector from the charging board using a spudger.

• Pry up and release the connector.
• Repeat for the primary interconnect cable.

Remove the interconnect cables from the .

Locate the screen press connector on the motherboard.

• Pry up the connector using the tip of a spudger.
• Disconnect the connector once it is loosened.

• Locate the screen press connector near the phone's bottom.
• Pry up and disconnect it using the flat end of your spudger.

Remove the screen cable from its position in the frame.

Locate the left 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

• Pry up the press connector using the point of a spudger.
• Push the antenna cable away from the battery with your finger.

Do not damage the battery as it may leak chemicals and catch fire.

• Peel the large blue battery pull tab from the left side using your fingers.

Peel the two small tabs at the top and bottom corners of the battery's left edge with your fingers.

Make sure they are fully separated, or you won't be able to lift the battery in the next step.

Hold upper and lower tabs down with one hand, out of the way of the battery.

If tabs do not fold easily, tape them under the phone screen for secure hold.

• Grip the blue center pull tab with your free hand and pull straight up firmly to separate the battery adhesive.
• If adhesive does not release immediately, continue pulling with consistent force until battery comes free from frame.

Apply 1-2 drops of high-concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol to the left edge of the battery if still stuck.

• Lift the left edge of your phone and wait one minute for the alcohol to soften the adhesive.

Place the battery over the right edge of your phone.

Peel the battery's plastic film from the frame with your fingers.

• Finger must be dry and free of oils or residue for best grip.

Disconnect the battery and gently remove any protective covering.

• Take out the battery pack.
• Remove any protective film from the battery area.

Remove any battery adhesive from the frame using tweezers or your fingers.

Wait at least 10 minutes after cleaning with isopropyl alcohol before installing the new battery, allowing it to fully evaporate.

Test-fit the replacement adhesive with the clear liner facing down into the battery recess.

Verify proper orientation before applying new adhesive to prevent misalignment.

Remove the large clear liner.

• Expose the battery adhesive.
• Place the adhesive into the battery recess.

Press the adhesive firmly into place using your fingers.

• Use the flat end of a spudger to press down on the entire adhesive surface and secure it to the frame.

Peel off the blue liner by pulling the tab at the top left corner.

Reconnect the press connector while holding the battery above its recess.

Firmly press the battery into its recess using the included adhesive.

• Once secured, disconnect the battery to proceed with repairs.