Samsung Galaxy S5 Active Display Replacement
Use of heat guns and other tools requires awareness of associated hazards and safety procedures.
- Prepare necessary tools: guitar pick, heat gun.
- Familiarize yourself with tool safety and handling procedures.
Step 1 | Rear Case
Locate the divot at the top of the rear-facing camera.
- Insert a fingernail or plastic opening tool into the divot.
- Pry and twist gently to remove the flexible rear cover.
Step 2 | Battery
Lift up the battery by inserting a fingernail or plastic opening tool into the recess at the bottom right corner.
- Gently pry the battery away from the phone.
- Remove the battery completely.
Step 3 | SIM Card
Remove the SIM card by hand, using your fingers.
Step 4 | Display
Ensure that all internal components, including battery, SIM card, and MicroSD card, are removed before proceeding.
- Use a heat gun at an approximate distance of 2-3 inches from the device to apply heat.
- Follow the safety procedures outlined in the heat gun's manual to avoid injury or damage.
High temperatures may cause harm, so handle the heat gun with caution and maintain a safe distance to avoid damaging the phone.
- Apply heat for a short duration to loosen adhesive securing the display.
Step 5
Locate the upper left corner of the device.
- Insert a guitar pick into the gap between the display and the phone case.
Step 6
- Insert a pick into the area indicated, sliding it in the direction shown.
- Pry around the edge of the phone, taking care not to damage the metallic strip at the bottom of the screen that connects the display to the motherboard.
If resistance is encountered, stop prying and reapply heat before continuing.
Step 7
Slide a pick along the edges and bottom of the display.
Stop if you encounter resistance — apply more heat before proceeding.
Step 8
Use a guitar pick to carefully lift the screen.
- You may also choose to remove the home button.
Step 9
Do not remove the upper end of display assembly completely.
- Slightly lift the upper end of display assembly.
The front panel remains attached by a connector, do not remove it entirely.
When reusing the home button flex cable, be careful to avoid damaging the connection between the cable and the home button. Adhesive can cause the cable to tear from the home button, resulting in inoperable fingerprint scanner functionality, even if the home button works.
Step 10
Safely lift the front panel assembly with the sharp tip of a guitar pick.
- Lift the front panel assembly cable connector straight up off its socket.
- Remove the front panel assembly from phone carefully.