Samsung Galaxy S25 Battery Replacement

Let the Galaxy's battery drain below 25% before proceeding, as a charged lithium-ion battery may be prone to fire if damaged.

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

Cracked glass can cause injury or complicate disassembly.

• Apply non-overlapping packing tape strips to cover the cracked glass completely, excluding the frame.
• A single strip of tape at the bottom edge should be wide enough for a suction cup to adhere.

Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from loose glass particles during repair.

Careful handling required: improper use of a heat gun may damage the display and/or battery.

• Apply an iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes, or use a hair dryer or heat gun.
• Alternatively, you can use a heat gun, but follow the linked instructions carefully to avoid damaging the device.

The adhesive softens with heat; this makes it easier to separate the back cover from the frame.

Use the provided picture as a reference for separating the adhesive from the phone's frame.

• Insert your tool gently under the back cover, but only near the cameras, to avoid damaging them.
• Avoid applying too much force to prevent adhesive damage.

Position the suction handle on the center of the back cover's bottom edge, as near to the edge as feasible.

Hold the phone down with your lifting hand's fingers or steady the frame with your other hand – your phone might be hot.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force until a gap appears between the back cover and frame.
• Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.

Apply heat if the back cover feels stuck during separation.

• Insert an opening pick along the bottom edge.
• Separate the adhesive using gentle prying motions.

• Insert an opening pick at the lower right corner.
• Gently slide it along the right edge, working towards the top.
• Continue until the adhesive is fully separated.

Insert opening pick about 2-3mm into gap beside cameras.

• Work the pick around top right corner, then along top edge.
• This will loosen the adhesive and help separate display.

Insert an opening pick into the top-left corner and gently pry along the left edge.

• The aim is to loosen the adhesive.
• Work your way slowly down the left edge to avoid damaging surrounding components.

Use a suction handle to lift and remove the back cover.

If the cover still feels stuck, go back around the perimeter with an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive.

• Power on your phone and test all functions during reassembly.

• Make sure to power down your phone completely before continuing work.

• Check the rear cameras for smudges and gently wipe them with a clean, lint-free cloth if necessary.

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

Use the point of a spudger to gently pry up and release the wireless charging coil press connector.

Keep track of each screw during this repair.

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the thirteen screws securing the wireless charging and loudspeaker assembly.
• There are six 3.5 mm-long screws for the wireless charging coil.
• Seven 3.5 mm-long screws secure the loudspeaker.

Make sure each screw is replaced exactly where it was removed to avoid damaging your phone.

Insert the pointed tip of a spudger under the left side of the loudspeaker and gently pry it up until it releases.

• During reassembly, press firmly around the edges of the loudspeaker to engage its clips.

• Hold the wireless charging and loudspeaker assembly with both hands.
• Gently lift it out of its housing.

Pry at incorrect locations risks damaging the board's surface-mounted components.

• Locate the gold arrow marking for each press connector on the board.
• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

Be careful when prying up the connectors to avoid damage.

• Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect each connector.
• Delete three press connectors on the bottom edge of the motherboard.
• These connectors include the interconnect and screen cable press connectors.

Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the interconnect and screen cables at their attachment points on the phone's underside.

Remove the three cables that were previously disconnected.

Puncturing or denting the battery poses a risk of chemical leakage and fire.

• Use only blunt tools, avoiding sharp edges and metal.
• Pry up plastic tabs on the battery's edges using your fingers, starting from the black circular arrow markings.
• If needed, use an opening pick to gently lift a tab until it can be gripped with your fingers.

Hold the plastic tabs out of the way.

• Remove the battery without forcing it.
• Maintain clear access by detaching all plastic tabs.

Do not force removal of stuck battery to avoid damage.

• Verify your replacement battery matches the original in terms of design, not sleeve material.
• Remove any adhesive liners from the bottom of the new battery.

Ensure correct reconnection to avoid misalignment.

• Temporarily reconnect the battery press connector by hand.
• Lay the battery into its recess and secure it firmly in place.

Disconnect the battery before proceeding with further repairs.

Avoid using tools on the metallic vapor chamber as they can cause damage.

• Slowly peel up the plastic battery sleeve with most of the adhesive coming off with it.
• If remaining adhesive is still present, use a spudger or your fingers to carefully remove it from the frame.