Samsung Galaxy S24 Screen and Battery Assembly Replacement

Ensure the battery level is below 25% to prevent potential fire hazards with a damaged lithium-ion battery.

Power down your phone completely, then disconnect all cables.

Do not apply excessive heat, as it may cause battery damage.

• Apply heat to the right edge of the back cover using an iOpener for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun to warm the right edge of the back glass until it is hot to the touch.

• Attach a suction handle near the right edge of the back cover.
• Pull up firmly on the suction handle to create a small gap between the cover and frame.

Applying excessive force can cause damage — use steady, strong pressure instead.

• Apply additional heat if necessary for better adhesive release.
• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Insert an opening pick at the top right edge of the device, sliding it downwards to separate the back cover from the frame.

Be cautious not to remove the pick until the repair is complete, as this can cause the adhesive to seal again.

• Position the opening pick in the bottom right corner and leave it there to maintain access.

Reheat the iOpener and apply it to the bottom of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Insert the opening pick at the bottom right corner and rotate it slowly.

Apply gentle pressure, avoid applying too much force on one area.

Insert another opening pick to the left of the existing one.

• Slide the new pick along the bottom edge, slicing through the adhesive.
• Leave the original pick in place at the bottom left edge to keep the adhesive open.

Reapply the iOpener to the left side of the back cover, reheating it as necessary for 2 minutes.

Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner to break down the adhesive.

• Insert a third opening pick above the last one and slide it along the left edge.
• Limit pick depth to 4 mm to avoid damaging the rear cameras or flash.
• Leave the final opening pick in place to prevent adhesive resealing.

Reheat the iOpener and apply heat to the top of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Rotate the opening pick around the top left corner to separate the adhesive.

• Insert a fourth opening pick in the top left corner, maintaining the same depth.
• Guide the pick along the top edge and around the top right corner to cut through the adhesive.

Insert a fifth opening pick directly above the camera flash cutout.

• Slide the opening pick under the top of the back cover until it starts to snag on the flash adhesive.
• Pull the pick deeper into the phone until the adhesive separates from the back cover.

Do not insert the pick beyond its center point, as this may damage the rear cameras.

Remove the back cover by picking it up from its edges and lifting it off the phone.

• If the cover is stuck to the frame, use an opening pick to carefully pry it loose around the perimeter.
• During reassembly:

• Power on your phone and test all functions before sealing the back up. Make sure to turn off your phone completely afterwards.

• Use tweezers or your fingers to remove any leftover adhesive chunks.
• If needed, apply heat and 90% isopropyl alcohol to help loosen stubborn adhesives.

For custom-cut adhesives or double-sided tape, refer to their respective guides for proper application procedures.

Use a spudger to pry up the wireless charging coil press connector from the motherboard.

• To reconnect, align the press connector over its socket on the motherboard.
• Press down gently with your fingertip first on one side of the connector, then the other.

Do not force the connector into place as this may cause damage. If it won't connect, reposition and try again.

• Remove the six Phillips screws securing the wireless charging coil.
• Next, remove the seven Phillips screws securing the loudspeaker.

Insert the spudger into the notch on the left side of the loudspeaker assembly.

• Pry gently with the spudger to release the loudspeaker's clips.

Use a spudger or fingernail to pry up the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker assembly from the phone's frame.

• Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from your phone.
• During reassembly, press around the edges of the loudspeaker to secure it to the frame before reinstalling the screws.

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or a straightened paperclip into the hole on the SIM tray.

Press in firmly to avoid damaging the tray.

• Eject the tray from the phone.
• Remove and set aside the SIM tray.

Position the flat-end spudger over the battery cable press connector.

• Pry gently upwards to release the connection.

Use a spudger to carefully release the earpiece speaker connector from its socket.

• Pry under the left side of the connector with the spudger tip.
• Gently lift up to disconnect the earpiece speaker connector.

Remove the earpiece speaker by unscrewing the five 3.5mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger under the speaker assembly's bottom edge.
• Pry upwards to release the assembly from the chassis.
• Once free, remove the earpiece speaker.

• Locate the "MAIN" label on the motherboard's bottom right corner.
• Pry up the secondary interconnect cable press connector using a spudger.

Be careful not to damage the motherboard or cable connectors.

• Repeat the process for the primary interconnect cable connector.

• Repeat the process to disconnect the display and 5G mmWave cable press connectors from the motherboard's bottom left edge.

Disconnect the interconnect cables from the daughterboard, then the display cable to its left.

• Disconnect the two interconnect cables.
• Remove the display cable.

Use a spudger to gently pry the mmWave antenna press connector from the right edge of the motherboard.

• Place the spudger under the top left corner of the connector.
• Pry upward to release the connection.

Insert the flat end of a spudger under the front camera press connector and gently pry up to release.

Remove the two rear camera and motherboard screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Identify the screws in the designated areas.
• Tighten the Phillips screwdriver firmly on each screw and turn clockwise until loose.
• Remove both screws completely.

Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of the motherboard. Pry up carefully until it's touching the front camera and mmWave antenna cables.

Move the front camera and mmWave antenna cables to one side.

• Lift the motherboard completely, ensuring it is clear of any surrounding components.
• Remove the motherboard from your phone.

Be cautious when separating the camera from its housing due to strong adhesive.

• Apply gentle heat using a hair dryer or heat gun to the front camera.
• Continue heating for 90 seconds if the camera feels stuck, then attempt separation.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the front camera's recess and gently apply constant pressure.

• The adhesive will begin to separate, allowing you to grip the camera with your fingers.
• Pull out the front camera from its recess.

Insert the spudger tip into the notch between the bottom edge of the antenna and the frame.

• Pry up and lift the antenna to release the adhesive securing it.
• Use your fingers to pull the antenna out of the frame, removing any remaining adhesive.
• When reassembling, you may need to transfer the conductive tape from under the antenna to your new part.

Remove the 2.5 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws secure the 5G mmWave antenna

Insert the angled tweezers arm into the bottom screw hole on the 5G mmWave antenna bracket.

Be cautious not to damage the bracket.

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

Separate the 5G mmWave antenna from its recess by lifting it out.

• Continue by removing the 5G mmWave antenna.

• Remove the using a Phillips screwdriver.
• The screws are approximately 3.4mm long.

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

• Pry against the frame, not the battery, and angle the spudger accordingly.
• Continue prying until the daughterboard is unclipped from its position.
• Remove the daughterboard.

During reassembly, be careful not to damage the USB-C port by pressing the daughterboard onto the frame too forcefully.

• To avoid damaging the USB-C port, insert it into its recess at an angle before pressing the daughterboard flat onto the frame.

The screen and battery assembly is now complete.