Galaxy S23 Ultra Screen Replacement

The battery must be depleted to at least 25%, as a fully charged lithium-ion battery poses a risk of explosion or fire in the event of damage.

• Disconnect all external cables.
• Press and hold the power button until the device powers down completely.

Be cautious when applying heat to avoid damaging the display and internal battery.

• Apply an iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but keep an eye on temperature to prevent overheating.

Identify the adhesive areas on the device's back cover. It adheres to the frame's perimeter.

• The adhesive is strongest around the bottom right and top left corners of the frame.

• Attach a suction handle near the center of the right edge on the back cover.
• Pull up firmly and steadily with the suction handle to separate the cover from the frame.

If separation is difficult, add more heat as needed following iOpener guidelines to avoid overheating.

• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Slide the 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.

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

Avoid applying excessive force or sudden movements near the corners.

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

Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to begin separating the adhesive.

Do not remove the pick until you are finished.

• Leave the pick in place at the bottom left corner.
• This will prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Apply heat from an iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Careful handling required due to fragile glass at corners.

• Insert a third opening pick into the bottom left corner.
• Position the pick at an angle matching the curved edge, then rotate it around the corner.

Insert your opening pick along the left edge, separating the adhesive until you reach the power button.

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.

Apply heat from an iOpenterm to the top edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Careful: fragile glass near the top right corner.

• Insert an opening pick at the top right edge, angling it upward to match the curved edge.
• Rotate the pick around the top right corner.

Work slowly to avoid cracking the glass.

Insert a pick into the device.

• Slide the pick to the top left corner to separate the adhesive.
• Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm deep, as this may damage the cameras or sensors.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

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

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

Slide the pick towards the bottom camera, separating the components through the remaining adhesive.

• Stop just before reaching the power button.
• Insert the pick no more than 4 mm to avoid damaging the cameras.

Remove the back cover by hand.

If the cover is stuck, use an opening pick to carefully separate it from the frame.

• Power on your phone and test all functions during reassembly.
• Ensure the phone is powered down completely before continuing.

Remove adhesive chunks with tweezers or fingers. If necessary, apply heat for separation.

• If using custom-cut adhesives, follow separate instructions.
• For double-sided tape, refer to a specific guide.

Risk of damaging pins if misaligned.

• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect NFC antenna press connector from motherboard.
• Pry up and disconnect wireless charging coil press connector in the same manner.

When re-attaching, align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on other side — do not press middle.

Locate the wireless charging coil, which is lightly stuck to the battery.

• Insert an opening pick between the wireless charging coil's right edge and the battery.
• Slide the pick along the right edge to loosen the adhesive.

• Insert a pick between the wireless charging coil and the frame, starting at the top edge.
• Slide the pick towards the right edge to loosen any remaining adhesive.

• Remove the 5 Phillips screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
• The screws are 3.5mm long.
• They secure the NFC antenna and charging coil.

Remove the six 3.5 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

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.

• Do not pry against the battery, use protrusions in the frame for leverage.

During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to clip it to the frame.

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

Use your spudger to pry up and release the battery press connector.

• Pry up the secondary interconnect cable using a spudger.
• Disconnect the press connector from the motherboard.
• Repeat for the primary interconnect cable.

• Pry up the secondary interconnect cable press connector using a spudger, then disconnect it.
• Repeat the process for the primary interconnect cable.

Remove all interconnect cables from the frame.

Insert the point of the plastic spudger between the earpiece speaker and its press connector, then gently pry up and disengage.

• Remove the motherboard cover using a Phillips screwdriver.
• There are five screws, each 3.5 mm long.

Insert a spudger between the bottom right corner of the motherboard cover and the frame.

• Pry up on the cover to unclip it from the frame.
• Remove the motherboard cover.

When reassembling, press down firmly on the cover to secure its clips to the frame.

Use the tip of your plastic spudger to pry up and disconnect the front-facing camera press connector.

Use a spudger to gently pry up the fingerprint reader press connector and fully disconnect it.

Insert the tip of the spudger under the screen press connector on the motherboard.

• Pry upwards gently to release the connector's clip.
• Once released, carefully lift the connector away from its socket.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the display cutout near the bottom of the phone.

• Pry up gently on the screen press connector.
• Once released, lift the connector out of its socket.

• Remove the screen cable from its frame.

Use the tip of your spudger to pry up the right 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and release the stylus press connector.

Insert the spudger's tip under the left 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

Pry up on the connector using gentle pressure until it releases.

Remove the motherboard using your Phillips screwdriver.

• Loosen the single screw, measuring 4mm in length.

Insert the spudger between top left of motherboard and frame.

• Pry up until can grab with fingers.
• Remove motherboard from frame, being careful not to snag cables.

Ensure cables are above motherboard during reassembly to avoid damage.

Replace the back cover onto the frame for protection.

• Position your phone with the screen facing upwards.

Do not overheat the phone, as high temperatures can cause permanent damage to the battery.

• Apply heat from a hair dryer or heat gun to the top edge of the screen until it is hot to the touch.
• Monitor temperature and adjust as necessary to avoid overheating.

Apply packing tape in overlapping strips to the damaged screen to prevent further injury and facilitate disassembly.

• Maintain a clear, unobstructed area along the top edge of sufficient size for a suction cup to adhere.

Position the suction handle on the top edge of the screen, as near to the edge as feasible.

Gripping a metal tool by the edge may cause injury due to its sharpness.

• Use a thin, rigid tool such as an iFlex to create the initial gap between the front glass and frame.
• The display panel and display glass will separate during removal. The display glass typically detaches first due to strong adhesion.

Wear protective gear, including gloves and safety glasses, as the front glass can shatter and cause injury.

Insert the iFlex tool at a downward angle into the gap between the top edge of the front glass and frame, accessing the earpiece speaker.

Use a strong, steady force to lift the suction handle and lower the iFlex, sliding it under the front glass between the glass and display panel.

• A portion of the front glass may separate during this process - this is normal.
• You should see the iFlex tip visible underneath the glass.
• Only insert the iFlex enough to create an initial gap between the glass and display panel.

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

Insert the opening pick under the front glass.

• Remove the iFlex once it is in position.

Apply an opening pick along the edge of the back glass to loosen its adhesive bond with the display panel.

• If adhesion persists, apply gentle heat from a hair dryer or heat gun to the edges of the back glass.

Remove the front glass.

Apply a credit card opening pick to the bottom corner of the display panel.

• Lift the pick to separate the adhesive.
• Be cautious, as this adhesive is very strong.

If necessary, use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the display panel and soften the adhesive before proceeding.

Slide your opening pick around the perimeter of the display panel to release any remaining adhesive.

Peel up the display panel slowly.

• Thread the cable near the top left corner through its cutout in the frame.
• If necessary, use an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive around the screen's perimeter.

Remove the bezel to access the screen panel and front glass.

Locate any remaining thin plastic debris at the bottom of the frame.

• Use a spudger and tweezers to carefully scrape up and remove the plastic fragments.

Remove all old screen adhesive from the device's perimeter using a spudger.

• Use high concentration ( >90% ) isopropyl alcohol and a to remove any remaining adhesive residue.

• Allow the alcohol to dry completely before proceeding.

Hold the larger adhesive with clear liner facing down and test-fit it against the frame.

• Determine the correct orientation by ensuring a smooth fit.
• This will also help position the second, smaller piece of adhesive for later application.

Peel down the upper portion of the large, transparent liner to reveal the adhesive.

• Do not remove the entire liner at this stage.

Take your time aligning the adhesive with the frame.

• Keep the larger, clear liner folded towards the bottom of the phone during this step.
• Carefully place the top edge of the adhesive onto the frame, making sure it's aligned.
• Slowly lay the rest of the adhesive onto the frame while peeling away the clear liner.

Press the adhesive firmly onto the frame using your fingers.

• Use the flat end of a spudger to further secure the adhesive in place.

Remove the larger, clear-liner from the second adhesive piece.

• Lay the adhesive with remaining liners facing up along the bottom edge of the frame, taking care to position it correctly.

Use the spudger to apply firm pressure along the entire length of the adhesive.

Remove both liners (one clear, one green) from the small, bottom-edge adhesive.

• If adhesive starts peeling up with liner, gently lay back on frame.
• Use flat end of a spudger to secure it in place.

Locate the pull tab in the top right corner and use it to remove the remaining liner from the main adhesive.

• Peel the liner carefully, taking care not to lift any of the adhesive along with it.
• If any adhesive starts to peel up,

  gently lay it back on the frame

  and use the flat end of a spudger to secure it in place.

Check the underside of the new screen for liners or tabs and remove them.

• Pass the screen cable through its opening, located near the top left corner of the frame.
• Lay the screen into position.

Press firmly around the perimeter to secure the screen, but avoid applying excessive force which may damage it.