Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Charging Port Daughterboard Replacement

Do not insert the tool into the microphone hole — risk of damage.

• Insert a paper clip or SIM eject tool into the hole in the SIM card slot on top.
• Press to eject the SIM card tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.

Clean the microwave before proceeding to prevent gunk from adhering to the iOpener.

• Place the iOpener in the microwave's center.
• For carousel microwaves:
• Ensure the plate spins freely to avoid overheating.
• Prevent iOpener sticking, which can cause it to overheat and burn.

Do not exceed 100 ̊C (212 ̊F) when heating the iOpener.

• Heat the iOpener in the microwave for 30 seconds, adjusting time as needed based on your microwave's wattage.
• The iOpener is ready when it's just too hot to touch lightly with your fingers.

Be cautious not to overheat the iOpener and risk bursting.

• Reheat the iOpener for an additional 30 seconds at a time as needed during the repair.

Never touch the iOpener if it appears swollen.

If the iOpener remains too hot, continue using it while waiting for it to cool down and reheat as necessary.

A properly heated iOpener should stay warm for up to 10 minutes.

Use oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves to handle the extremely hot iOpener.

• Hold the iOpener by one of its flat ends, keeping away from the center.
• Remove the iOpener from the microwave and set aside to cool down.

Use boiling water if no microwave is available.

• Fill a pot or pan with enough water to submerge an iOpener.
• Heat the water, then turn off the heat once it reaches a boil.
• Soak an iOpener in the hot water for 2-3 minutes.
• Use tongs to remove and dry the heated iOpener with a towel.
• Be careful handling the very hot iOpener; hold by end tabs only.

Reheat as needed; repeat process for each use.

Opening your phone will compromise its waterproof seals.

• Have replacement adhesive ready before proceeding, or avoid liquid exposure if reassembling without replacement.
• Apply packing tape over shattered glass for removal.

Heating the iOpener instructions:

• Lay heated iOpener over rear panel for 2 minutes to loosen adhesive around edge of glass.
• May need multiple applications to achieve sufficient heat; follow iOpener guidelines to avoid overheating.

Use caution when applying additional heat sources: hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may damage OLED display and internal battery with excessive heat.

• Shift iOpener to remaining section of panel for another 2 minutes.

The rear glass may shatter if it's not hot enough — risk of injury.

• Apply a suction cup near the bottom edge of the glass once it's hot.
• Lift on the suction cup to create a small gap underneath the rear glass.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.
• (Optional): Add a few drops of isopropyl alcohol to the gap for weakened adhesive.

Slide the pick along the bottom edge of the phone to slice through the adhesive securing the rear glass.

Leaving the pick in place may help prevent re-adhesion, but be prepared for it to become stuck and require removal.

• If necessary, re-heat the rear glass using a heat source to prevent glue from cooling and hardening.
• Proceed to the next step with the second pick.

Repeat the heating and cutting procedure on the remaining three sides.

• Insert an opening pick at each edge, leaving it in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Insert an opening pick to cut through residual adhesive.

• Proceed by carefully removing the rear glass.

Remove any remaining adhesive from the phone's chassis with tweezers.

• Clean the adhesion areas with isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%) and a lint-free cloth, swiping in one direction only.
• Peeled adhesive backing off new rear glass and align one edge to phone chassis, then firmly press onto phone.

If using old or pre-adhesive glass, follow separate guide.

• Remove the thirteen 3.3 mm Phillips #00 screws from the midframe.

Press the battery firmly towards the rear of the phone, then grasp the midframe and gently pry it away from its mounting points.

• Work your way around the midframe to ensure it is fully separated from the phone's body.

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

Locate and carefully disconnect the home button ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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

Use the flat end of the spudger to gently disconnect the display ribbon cable from the motherboard.

Disconnect the earpiece ribbon cable from the motherboard.

Handle the motherboard with care as it is an ESD sensitive component.

iFixit recommends wearing an anti-static bracelet when handling components like this to prevent damage.

• Grip the motherboard on both edges near the top of the device.
• Lift the motherboard up, but do not remove it yet; disconnect the ribbon cable underneath first.

Avoid putting too much stress on the daughterboard ribbon cable when lifting the motherboard.

Locate and gently pull away the daughterboard ribbon cable from its connector on the underside of the motherboard.

Remove the two 2.5mm Phillips #00 screws.

Use the pointed end of the spudger to gently pry up the small section of the daughterboard that is held in place with a light adhesive.

Disconnect the daughterboard by carefully lifting it upwards from the phone's body.

• Gently pry the board free, working from one corner first.
• Once disconnected, set the board aside to prevent damage or loss.