Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Midframe Assembly Replacement

Insert a paper clip or SIM eject tool into the hole in the SIM card slot on top of the phone.

• Avoid inserting the tool into the microphone hole, as this could cause damage.
• Press firmly to eject the SIM tray.
• Remove the ejected SIM tray from the phone.

Dirty microwave interiors can damage the iOpener. Clean the microwave thoroughly.

• Position the iOpener in the center of the microwave.
• For carousel microwaves, ensure the plate rotates freely to prevent overheating or burning of the iOpener.

Do not attempt to heat above 100 ̊C (212 ̊F).

• Heat the iOpener in the microwave for thirty seconds.
• Reheat as needed, allowing an additional thirty seconds each time, throughout the repair procedure.

Overheating may cause the iOpener to burst.

• The iOpener is sufficiently heated when barely too hot to touch.
• A properly heated iOpener will stay warm for up to ten minutes.

Never touch a swollen or very hot iOpener.

Avoid touching the hot center when removing the iOpener from the microwave.

• Hold the iOpener by one of its flat ends to minimize contact with the hot center.
• Use an oven mitt if handling the very hot iOpener is necessary.

Careful handling required: The heated iOpener will be very hot.

• Fill a pot with enough boiling water to fully submerge an iOpener.
• Turn off the heat and let the water stand for 2-3 minutes with the iOpener submerged.
• Use tongs to carefully extract the heated iOpener from the water.
• Dry the iOpener thoroughly with a towel.
• Holding only by the end tabs, your iOpener is now ready for use.

If reheating, repeat the process.

Opening your phone compromises its waterproof seals.

• Prepare replacement adhesive before proceeding, or avoid liquid exposure during reassembly.
• If glass is shattered, cover the panel with packing tape to hold it together during removal.

Use caution when heating the phone: OLED display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

• Lay the heated iOpener over the rear panel for 2 minutes to loosen edge adhesive.
• Reheat and reapply as needed; follow iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
• Shift the iOpener to heat remaining sections (2 minutes each).

Alternative heat sources: hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate. However, be careful not to overheat the phone.

Apply a suction cup near the bottom edge of the rear glass when 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 help loosen the adhesive in following steps.

Slide a pick along the bottom edge of the phone, cutting through adhesive.

Leaving the pick inserted can help prevent re-adhering glue.

• If necessary, reheat the rear glass to keep glue from hardening.
• Prepare a second pick for the next step.

• Repeat the heating and cutting process for each side.
• Under each edge, leave a pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Use a opening pick to remove any remaining adhesive.

• Proceed by removing the rear glass.

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

Avoid cross-contamination when cleaning — swipe the cloth in one direction only to prevent spreading debris.

• Clean the adhesion areas with high concentration isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%) and a lint-free cloth.
• Peel the adhesive backing off of the new rear glass and firmly press it onto the phone, aligning one edge with the chassis.

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

• Press down firmly on the back of the battery.
• Lift the edges of the midframe upwards to release it.