Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Motherboard Replacement

Do not insert the tool into the microphone hole, as this may cause damage.

• Insert a paper clip or SIM eject tool into the hole in the SIM card slot.
• Press to eject the SIM card tray, following the outlined edge of the tray.
• Remove the ejected SIM card tray from the phone.

Clean the microwave first to avoid gunk on the iOpener.

• Place the iOpener in the center of the microwave.
• For carousel microwaves, ensure the plate spins freely to prevent overheating.

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

• Heat the iOpener in the microwave for 30 seconds.
• Reheat as needed during the repair, adding 30 seconds at a time, until the iOpener is no longer too hot to touch.

• Never touch the iOpener if it appears swollen or overheated.

• Continue using a warm iOpener throughout the repair, as long as it does not exceed safe temperatures.

Be extremely cautious when removing the iOpener from the microwave as it may still be very hot.

• Hold the iOpener by one of its flat ends, avoiding direct contact with the center.
• Use an oven mitt to protect your hands if necessary.

If no microwave is available, follow these steps to heat your iOpener in boiling water.

• Fully submerge an iOpener in a pot or pan filled with enough boiling water.
• Turn off the heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
• Use tongs to carefully remove the heated iOpener.
• Dry the iOpener thoroughly with a towel.
• Be cautious when handling the extremely hot iOpener, only touching the end tabs.

The iOpener is now ready for use. If reheat is needed, repeat these steps: heat water to a boil, turn off the heat, and submerge the iOpener for 2-3 minutes.

Opening your phone will compromise its waterproof seals.

• Prepare replacement adhesive before proceeding, or take care to avoid liquid exposure if reassembling without replacement.
• If glass is shattered, cover the entire panel with packing tape for removal.

Using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may cause damage to OLED display and internal battery.

• Place heated iOpener over rear panel for two minutes to loosen adhesive.
• Reheat iOpener as needed to achieve temperature, following instructions to avoid overheating.
• Shift iOpener to heat remaining section of panel for another two minutes.

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 glass.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.
• Optionally, add a few drops of isopropyl alcohol to the gap for weakened adhesive.

Slide a pick along the phone's bottom edge to cut through adhesive securing the rear glass.

Leaving the pick in place may help prevent re-adhesion of the separated glue.

• Re-heat the rear glass as needed, before proceeding.
• Prepare a second pick for use in the next step.

Apply the heating and cutter tool to the other three edges, repeating the process.

Make sure to leave a pick under each edge to prevent re-adhesion of the adhesive.

• Use an opening pick to carefully slice through any remaining adhesive.
• Once cleared, remove the rear glass.

Use tweezers to remove remaining adhesive from the phone's chassis.

• Clean adhesion areas with high concentration isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%) and a lint-free cloth, swiping in one direction only.
• Peel off new rear glass backing, aligning one edge against the phone chassis, then firmly press the glass into place.

If reinstalling old rear glass or using adhesive-less rear glass, refer to additional instructions.

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

Press battery with fingers, then lift up midframe edges.

Be careful not to damage screen or other components.

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

Remove the home button ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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

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

Locate and carefully disconnect the earpiece ribbon cable from its socket on the motherboard.

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

• Put on an anti-static bracelet before handling the motherboard.

Hold the motherboard by both edges toward the top of the device.

Do not lift the motherboard completely out at this stage; disconnect the ribbon cable first.

Lift the motherboard up and away from the display, taking care with the daughterboard ribbon cable.

Locate the daughterboard ribbon cable on the underside of the motherboard.

• Gently pull the ribbon connector away from its socket.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the front facing camera's connector.

• Front facing camera should now be disconnected from the motherboard.
• Remove the front facing camera from the motherboard.

Use a spudger to carefully pry up the rear-facing camera connector from the motherboard.

• Once the connector is loose, remove the rear-facing camera from the motherboard.

Disconnect and remove the microphone from its socket on the motherboard.