Home Repair Guides Samsung Samsung Galaxy S Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Digitizer/LCD Screen Assembly Replacement

Step 1 | Tools Required

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Gather all necessary tools.

  • This is a good time to use the iOpener Kit and the 64-Bit Driver Kit if available.

Step 2 | Applying Heat

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Lay the iOpener pad across the phone, starting near the top due to the crack's location.

  • Once heated, use a suction cup to carefully lift up on the screen.
  • Gently insert an opening pick into the gap between the screen and the phone.
  • Continue working around the edges by inserting more opening picks and applying heat as needed.

Step 3 | Separating the Assembly

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Wear gloves when handling thin LCDs, as they can become brittle and shatter.

  • Apply heat to loosen the strong adhesive holding the LCD to the phone housing.
  • Be patient and work slowly to separate the screen assembly from the phone.

The digitizer may detach from the LCD during removal; this is normal.

Beware of shattered LCD fragments, as they can be hazardous.

Step 4 | Disconnecting the Cracked Screen Assembly

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Flip the screen vertically to access the screen connector.

  • Pop off the plastic cover using a plastic pry tool.
  • Carefully remove the screen connector from the phone board.

Step 5 | Connecting the New Assembly

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Apply heat to loosen the buttons on the old assembly.

  • Remove adhesive from the new assembly.
  • Carefully align the buttons and adhere them.

Once adhered, they will not move easily.

  • Connect the new screen assembly to the board.
  • Install the plastic cover.

Test the phone before adhering the new screen into place.

Step 6 | Finishing Touches

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Careful handling of the screen is required.

  • Peel off the adhesive cover from the new screen assembly.
  • Line up the screen carefully and ensure proper positioning.
  • Gently press around the edges of the screen for a secure seal.
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