Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Motherboard Replacement

Allow the Galaxy's battery to drain below 25% before starting, as a charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

• Unplug all cables from the phone.
• Powder off by holding the side key and volume down button and selecting Power off.

Glass shards can cause injury or complicate disassembly.

• Apply non-overlapping strips of packing tape across the cracked glass, except the frame.
• Maintain a single strip at the bottom edge to accommodate the suction cup.

Consider wearing safety glasses during this repair.

Never attempt to disassemble with an iOpener if it's damaged or faulty.

• Apply the iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for 2 minutes, ensuring a smooth heating process.
• iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun can be used - refer to specific manufacturer guidelines when using a heat gun.

Follow the linked instructions carefully for heat gun usage to avoid display and/or battery damage.

Damage to camera lenses may occur if the tool is inserted too deeply.

• Insert the tool only slightly under the back cover near the cameras.
• Use the given picture as a reference for separating the adhesive from the frame's perimeter.

Position the suction handle on the center of the back cover's bottom edge, right next to it.

Hold the phone down with the fingers of one hand or use your other hand to stabilize the frame.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force until a gap forms between the back cover and frame.
• Your phone may be hot; exercise caution when handling it.

Insert the tip of an opening pick into the formed gap.

Apply heat if the back cover feels stuck during separation.

• Slide a opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

Insert an opening pick into the bottom right corner of the device.

• Slide it up along the right edge, applying gentle pressure to pry apart the adhesive.

Insert a pick approximately 5mm near each camera.

• Slide the pick up the right side and across the top edge to break the adhesive.

Insert an opening pick at the top left corner of the device and slide it down along the left edge.

• The goal is to separate the adhesive.

Use a suction handle to lift out the back cover.

• If stuck, go around perimeter with opening pick and separate remaining adhesive.

Power on phone after reassembly and test all functions before sealing; power down completely afterwards.

• Inspect rear cameras for smudges; gently wipe clean with lint-free cloth if necessary.

Apply replacement adhesive to either the frame or back cover. Use cutouts and contours to ensure proper alignment.

Insert the spudger tip into the wireless charging coil press connector and gently pry it loose.

Keep track of each screw to ensure it is returned to its original location.

• Remove fourteen screws using a screwdriver:
• Six 3.5 mm-long screws for the wireless charging coil
• Eight 3.5 mm-long screws for the loudspeaker assembly

Failure to accurately store and reattach screws may result in damage to your phone.

Use the point of a spudger to gently pry up the left side of the loudspeaker, loosening its clip.

• Once removed, take note of the speaker's original position and orientation.
• To reassemble, press firmly around the perimeter of the loudspeaker with your fingers to engage its clips securely.

Hold the device with both hands and lift out the wireless charging and loudspeaker assembly.

Prying at an incorrect location can damage fragile surface-mounted components.

• Identify the gold arrow marking the correct prying location for each press connector.
• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

Use the point of a spudger to gently pry up the earpiece speaker press connector on the upper right side of the motherboard.

• Make sure not to apply too much pressure, which could damage nearby components.

Remove the earpiece speaker using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Target the six screws with a length of 3.5 mm.

Locate the earpiece speaker and use the point of a spudger to lift it by the center of the bottom edge until it unclips.

• Remove the earpiece speaker.
• During reassembly, press firmly around the perimeter of the speaker to engage its clips.

Be careful not to smudge the cameras with your fingers or tools.

Use a spudger point to pry up and disconnect the three press connectors from the motherboard's bottom edge.

• Optionally, disconnect other cable ends at phone's bottom and remove for easier access.

During reassembly, reconnect both end of cables if removed to avoid any issues.

Locate the selfie camera press connector, then use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry it loose.

Remove the rear camera screw using a Phillips screwdriver.

Never touch the cameras or connector areas on the motherboard — risk of damage.

• Lift the top edge of the motherboard and remove it carefully, keeping cables clear.
• During reassembly, manage cables to avoid snagging or reposition as needed.

Avoid pressing the motherboard against your work surface to prevent damaging fragile components.

• Flip the motherboard over and hold it above your work surface while working on the cameras.
• Be cautious not to scratch or smudge the exposed camera lenses at the bottom of the board.

Locate the ultrawide camera press connector at the top.

• Pry up and disconnect the ultrawide camera press connector using a spudger point.
• Remove the ultrawide camera.

Remove the wide-angle camera before the telephoto camera.

• Pry up and disconnect the wide-angle camera press connector using a spudger.
• Take out the wide-angle camera.

Ensure the pegs on the wide-angle camera align with their cutouts on the telephoto camera during reassembly.

• Pry up the telephoto camera (bottom) press connector with the tip of a spudger.
• Remove the telephone camera.

The original motherboard has been successfully removed.