Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra USB-C Port and Charging Board Replacement

Allow the phone's battery to deplete below 25% before proceeding, as a charged lithium-ion battery may pose a fire hazard.

• Disconnect all cables from the phone.
• Pull the power button and wait for it to shut down completely.

Accidental insertion into a microphone hole is unlikely to damage it.

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

Avoid overheating the phone to prevent damage.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious not to overheat.

Be aware that strong adhesive holds the back cover in place.

• The adhesive is most secure around the frame's perimeter, especially in the bottom right and top left corners.

Apply a suction handle to the back cover 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 trouble occurs, apply more heat following iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

• Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to detach the adhesive.
• Leave the pick near the bottom right corner after detachment to prevent reattachment.

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

Careful not to crack the glass at the bottom right corner.

• Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner.
• Angle the pick upward, matching the curved edge.
• Rotate it around the corner for thorough access.

• Insert an opening pick into the device and slide it to the bottom left corner.
• The pick will separate the adhesive, so leave it there to prevent the adhesive from reattaching.

Use a iOpener and apply heat to the left edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Avoid damaging the glass near the corners by rotating the pick carefully.

• Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner of the device.
• Align the pick with the curved edge and rotate it slowly around the corner.
• Proceed with caution when working near corners to prevent glass cracking.

Do not push the pick more than 5 mm to avoid damaging the antenna flex cable or power button cable.

• Slide your opening pick along the left edge until you reach the power button.
• Leave the pick in place at the left edge to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

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

Risk of glass breakage — handle with care.

• Insert an opening pick at the top right edge.
• Angle the pick upward, following the curved edge.
• Rotate the pick around the top right corner.

Insert the pick into the device at the top left corner to begin separating the adhesive.

Do not insert the pick more than 4 mm, as this may cause damage to cameras or sensors.

Leave the pick in place to prevent re-adhesion of the adhesive.

Insert a pick into the top left gap.

• Limit insertion depth to 4 mm to avoid damaging cameras.
• Angle the pick upward to match the curved edge, then rotate around the corner.

Insert the pick up to 4 mm only.

• Slide the pick toward the bottom camera.
• Continue until the adhesive is fully separated.
• Avoid reaching the power button and camera components.

Inserting the pick too far may damage the cameras.

Remove the back cover. If stuck, use an opening pick to separate it from the frame.

• Power on and test your phone's functions during reassembly.
• Remember to power down completely before continuing work.
• Remove any adhesive chunks with tweezers or fingers. Apply heat if needed.

Be cautious when handling hot tools and adhesives — risk of burns and skin irritation.

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

Careful alignment is crucial to avoid damaging press connectors.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the NFC antenna press connector from the motherboard.
• Similarly, disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector using the spudger's pointed end.

When re-attaching, align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other. Avoid pressing in the middle to prevent pin bending.

Locate the wireless charging coil and battery separation area.

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

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

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

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

• The screws are 3.5 mm long.
• There are five screws to remove in total.

Remove the 6 x 3.5mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the upper right corner of the loudspeaker and the surrounding frame.

• Pry upwards to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.

• Avoid prying against the battery for risk of damage.

• Use protrusions in the frame for leverage to avoid damaging components.

During reassembly, press the loudspeaker around its perimeter to secure it to the frame.

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

Disconnect the battery press connector using a spudger.

Remove the secondary interconnect cable by prying it off the motherboard with a spudger.

• Disconnect the press connector from the motherboard.
• Repeat for the primary interconnect cable.

Remove the secondary interconnect cable from the charging board using a spudger.

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

Remove all interconnect cables from the frame.

Remove the charging board's screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are secured with 3.5 mm-long Phillips heads.

Insert spudger under top right of charging board.

• Pry charging board up from recess.
• Grab charging board with fingers and pull toward device top.

Reassemble at downward angle to ensure USB-C port seats properly.