Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Screen and Battery Assembly Replacement

A fully charged lithium-ion battery poses a safety risk.

• Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25% charge.
• If the battery is swollen, take proper precautions.

Disconnect all cables from your device.

• Press and hold the side key and volume down button simultaneously.
• Select "Power off" to shut down your phone.

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

• Alternative methods:

• Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution.

• Avoid overheating the phone to prevent damage to display and internal battery.

Apply a suction handle near the center of the right edge.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap.
• If trouble occurs, apply more heat and follow 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, as it can reattach otherwise.

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

• Hold an opening pick against the bottom right corner.
• Rotate the pick slowly to loosen the adhesive.

• Pick insertion: Add another pick at the bottom right corner.

• Prevent re-adhesion by leaving the opening pick in the bottom left corner.

• Slide remaining pick to the bottom left corner to separate adhesive completely.

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

Position the opening pick at the lower left corner and rotate it gently.

• Apply gentle pressure to pry the adhesive loose.

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 near the top left corner to prevent resealing.

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

• Hold the pick firmly and rotate it near the top left edge of the device.
• The aim is to start loosening the adhesive in this area.

• Insert a fourth opening pick into the top left corner.
• Slide the pick toward the top right corner to break down the adhesive.

Leave the pick near the top right corner to prevent re-adhesion.

• Locate the square of adhesive above the flash.
• Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap between the back cover and the body, aligning it with the flash.
• Continue sliding the pick under the top of the back cover until it catches on the adhesive.
• Slide the pick downward while carefully prying the cover loose from the adhesive.

Remove the back cover by hand.

Use an opening pick to gently pry off any reattached adhesive if the back cover does not lift easily.

• Before sealing, test all phone functions by powering on your device.
• Power down your device completely before continuing work.

Reapplying back cover adhesive correctly is crucial for water resistance. However, your device will lose its IP rating regardless of reapplication quality.

• Remove all remaining adhesive using tweezers or fingers from both the phone and the back cover.
• If necessary, use heat, isopropyl alcohol (90% or greater), a coffee filter, or lint-free cloth to aid in adhesive removal.

Custom-cut adhesives require special procedures outlined in this guide. Consult it for further instructions if necessary.

Locate the wireless charging coil press connector on the motherboard.

• Use a spudger to pry up the connector from its socket.
• Refer to the arrow printed near each press connector for recommended prying location.

When reconnecting, align the connector carefully and press down with your fingertip-first on one side, then the other-until it clicks into place. Do not force the connector into place, as this may cause damage. If you experience difficulty, reposition the connector and try again.

Remove six Phillips screws, each 3.5mm long, securing the wireless charging coil.

• Next, remove seven Phillips screws, each 3.5mm long, securing the loudspeaker.

Locate the loudspeaker's upper-left notch marked with an arrow.

• Insert the point of a spudger into the notch.
• Pry up carefully to unclip the loudspeaker from its frame.

Use your fingers to lift the loudspeaker away from the frame.

• Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the .

Press around the edges of the loudspeaker to clip it into place before reinserting the screws.

Disconnect the battery press connector using a spudger.

Disconnect both interconnect cable press connectors from the daughterboard using a spudger.

• Disconnect both interconnect cable press connectors using a spudger.

Remove the interconnect cables by pulling them out of the phone.

Disconnect the earpiece speaker press connector using a spudger.

Remove the earpiece speaker using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are 3.5 mm long and there are 5 in total.

• Insert a spudger between the earpiece speaker and motherboard plate at the bottom edge.
• Twist the spudger to unclip the speaker from the frame, then remove it.
• During reassembly: press top edge of earpiece speaker into frame first before clipping back in place.

Insert the tip of a spudger into the top left corner of the upper antenna press connector.

Avoid inserting the spudger elsewhere to prevent damaging surface-mounted components.

• Pry up on the upper antenna press connector until it's fully disconnected from the motherboard.

Insert the tip of a spudger under the bottom right corner of the front camera press connector.

Avoid damaging surface-mounted components by not inserting the spudger anywhere else.

• Pry up and disconnect the front camera press connector from the motherboard.

Use a spudger to carefully pry up the display and lower antenna cable press connectors from the motherboard.

Remove the two motherboard screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are approximately 3.5 mm long.
• Make sure to secure them again after replacement for proper motherboard function.

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

• Pry against the frame to lift the motherboard out of its slot.
• Remove the motherboard once it is free.

During reassembly, ensure all cables are cleared from the installation area before placing the motherboard back into position.

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

• Press the SIM eject tool into the SIM card tray hole to eject the SIM card tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray.

If you accidentally inserted the SIM eject tool into a microphone hole, you most likely didn't damage the microphone.

Remove the daughterboard screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are 3.5 mm long and located on the daughterboard.

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

• Pry against the frame, not the battery.
• Remove the daughterboard after prying it loose.

Reinsert the USB-C port into its recess at an angle before pressing the daughterboard flat onto the frame.

Be careful not to damage the camera lens.

• Apply gentle heat from a hair dryer or heat gun to the front camera.
• Continue heating until the camera is hot to the touch.

Avoid damaging the camera sensor or lens.

• Apply gentle heat and work slowly when attempting to remove the front camera.
• Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the front camera from its recess in the frame.
• If necessary, use a SIM card eject tool to carefully scrape away epoxy surrounding the camera.

• Use a spudger to gently lift the front camera out of its recess.
• Once lifted, grip the front camera firmly with your fingers and remove it completely.

Insert a spudger point into the notch between the upper antenna and the frame.

• Pry up and lift the antenna using the spudger, separating the adhesive.
• Use your fingers to pull the antenna out of the frame.

When reassembling, be aware that you may need to transfer conductive tape under the new part's antenna.

Disengage the display cable press connector using the flat end of a spudger.

• Ensure the cable is disconnected completely
• Remove the display cable

Remove the bottom antenna by using a Phillips screwdriver to take out its two 2.5 mm-long screws.

Insert one arm of angled tweezers or a SIM eject tool into the bottom screw hole on the lower antenna bracket.

Be careful not to damage the surrounding components.

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

Remove the bottom antenna from its recess.

• Lift the antenna gently to dislodge it from the recess.
• Once free, pull the antenna away from the device to completely remove it.

Compare the new screen and battery assembly to the old one.

• Transfer any extra parts needed from the old unit.
• Remove protective backing from new components as required.