Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Motherboard Replacement

• Insert a SIM card eject tool into the hole in the SIM card slot.

Avoid inserting the tool into the microphone hole to prevent damage.

• Press firmly until the SIM tray outline appears.
• Eject the SIM card tray and carefully remove it from the phone.

Apply an iOpener for 2 minutes to the volume button side.

• Reheat & reapply as needed until warm.
• Follow iOpener guidelines to avoid overheating.
• Alternative heat sources: hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate. Be cautious not to overheat the phone and risk damaging OLED display and internal battery.

Apply a suction cup near the center of the phone's back panel, close to its edge.

• Lift the suction cup to create a small gap under the rear glass.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Slide the pick along the side of the phone to separate the rear panel.

• Go slowly to maintain control over the pick.
• If separation becomes difficult,

  reheat and reapply the iOpener before proceeding.

Repeat the heating and cutting procedure for the other three edges.

• Insert a new opening pick at each edge, leaving it in place to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Use an opening pick to cut through remaining adhesive.

• Remove the rear glass.

Use high concentration (at least 90%) isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to clean adhesion areas.

• Peel away remaining adhesive from back cover and phone's chassis using tweezers.
• Clean adhesion areas with one-directional swipes, avoiding back-and-forth motion.

Test your repair by turning on the phone before installing new adhesive.

• Line up screw holes on pre-cut adhesive sheet with screws on frame.
• If no adhesive sheet is available, use a high-bond double-sided tape like Tesa 61395.

Apply strong pressure to phone for several minutes to form a good bond.

• Place phone under heavy books or apply steady pressure for at least several minutes.
• If reinstalling without new adhesive, remove large chunks of adhesive and reheat with pressure.

Remove eighteen 3.2 mm screws from the midframe.

Press down on the battery at the rear.

• Lift the midframe edges upwards carefully.

Be cautious not to damage the midframe or battery contacts during this process.

Disconnect the battery ribbon cable using the flat end of a spudger.

Use a spudger to pry the display cable connector straight up out of its socket.

• Pause here if replacing the display: plug in the new display and test for functionality.
• Unplug the battery, replacement display, and continue with this guide.

Disconnect the front-facing camera ribbon cable using the flat end of a spudger.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger into the sensor array connector.
• Pry the ribbon cable straight up, releasing it from its socket.

Disconnect the two antenna cables using the pointed end of a spudger.

Do not lift the motherboard all the way out yet; disconnect the daughterboard ribbon cable first.

• Grip the edges of the motherboard and lift up slightly.
• Use a spudger to move the battery and sensor assembly ribbon cables away from the motherboard's edges.
• Hinge the motherboard up, taking care not to stress the daughterboard ribbon cable.

• Disconnect the daughterboard ribbon cable using the flat end of a spudger.
• Remove the motherboard carefully.