Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Screen Replacement

Compare your new part to the images provided.

• If it resembles Image A, proceed with the Display Assembly and Frame Replacement Guide.
• If it resembles Image B, follow the Display Assembly Replacement Guide instead.

Insert a SIM eject tool into the SIM card slot on top.

• Make sure you're targeting the correct hole and not the microphone opening.
• Press firmly to eject the SIM tray.
• Remove the ejected SIM tray from the phone.

Avoid inserting the tool into the wrong hole, which may cause damage.

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

• Place the iOpener in the center of the microwave.
• For carousel microwaves: Ensure the plate spins freely to prevent the iOpener from overheating and burning.

Do not attempt to heat the iOpener above 100 °C (212 °F), as this may cause it to burst.

• Heat the iOpener in a microwave for thirty seconds. Adjust time according to your microwave's wattage, if necessary.

• The iOpener is ready when barely too hot to touch.

• Be careful not to overheat the iOpener during repair. If it appears swollen or is too hot to touch, stop using it immediately.

• As the iOpener cools, reheat in short thirty-second increments until no longer warm after 10 minutes.

When removing the iOpener from the microwave, handle it carefully by one of the two flat ends.

• Use a pair of tongs or an oven mitt to protect your hands from heat.
• Avoid touching the hot center of the iOpener.

Exposure to hot temperatures can cause burns; handle heated iOpener with care.

• Fill a pot or pan with enough boiling water to fully submerge an iOpener.
• Remove from heat and place an iOpener in the water for 2-3 minutes.

Use tongs to handle the hot iOpener, holding only by the end tabs.

• Thoroughly dry the iOpener with a towel after heating.
• To reheat, repeat the process: boil water, remove from heat, and soak for 2-3 minutes.

Opening your phone will compromise its waterproof seals.

• Have replacement adhesive ready before proceeding to prevent liquid exposure during reassembly.
• Apply packing tape over shattered glass panels to keep them intact during removal.

Apply the heated iOpener to the rear panel for 2 minutes to loosen adhesive around the edge of the glass.

• You may need to reheat and reapply the iOpener several times to achieve adequate heat.
• Shift the iOpener to heat the remaining section of the panel for another 2 minutes.

Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution: excessive heat can damage the OLED display and internal battery.

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 into the gap for added adhesive weakening.

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

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

• If necessary, re-heat rear glass to prevent glue from cooling and hardening.
• Prepare second pick for next step.

Reheat and cut the remaining three sides of the phone.

• Insert an opening pick under each edge to prevent adhesive resealing.

Insert an opening pick and gently slice through any remaining adhesive.

• Once freed, carefully lift away the rear glass.

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

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

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

Separate the midframe from the phone by pressing down on its back and lifting up on its edges.

Use the flat end of the spudger to carefully release the battery ribbon cable from its connector on the motherboard.

Remove the home button ribbon cable from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the two antenna interconnect cables from the motherboard.

Use the flat end of the spudger to 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.

Always wear an anti-static bracelet when handling components of this nature to avoid damage, as recommended by iFixit.

• Grip the motherboard on both edges towards the top of the device.
• Leave the motherboard partially in place for now; disconnect the ribbon cable first before lifting it out completely.

Be careful not to put excessive stress on the daughterboard ribbon cable when lifting the motherboard up and away from the display.

Locate and carefully remove the daughterboard ribbon cable secured to the motherboard's underside.

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the phone for about a minute.

• You may need to reheat and reapply the iOpener multiple times to achieve the desired temperature.
• Follow the iOpener instructions carefully to avoid overheating, as indicated in its guidelines.
• In the meantime, review the next step for clarity on where to pry during disassembly.

Do not cut too close to the capacitive buttons, as they are easily damaged.

• Locate and carefully cut the strong foam adhesive strips securing the display edges.
• Be cautious when cutting near the "recent" and "back" capacitive buttons.
• The OLED panel and display cable will be replaced, but reuse the existing capacitive buttons.
• Carefully remove any strong double-sided tape covering the copper surface.

Insert an opening pick at the heated edge of the phone, between the plastic frame and the display.

• The pick should slide underneath the plastic, remaining above the copper colored shielding.

• If the pick is visible through the front glass, it's riding on top of the display panel — pull it out and re-angle for another attempt.

Be cautious near the midframe, as the display cable threads through here just above the right edge midpoint, potentially interfering with your cutting if the pick is too deep.

Hold the pick at a shallow angle and slide it along the edge of the component, applying gentle pressure to cut through the adhesive.

Be careful when prying near the top edge to avoid damaging the front-facing sensors and earpiece speaker.

• Continue cutting the top edge, taking extra care around the sensor and speaker.
• Leave an opening pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.
• If cutting becomes difficult, apply heat with an iOpener to assist.

Continue cutting along the second long side of the phone, aiming for a clean separation of the double-sided tape.

• Try to make the cut as deep as possible to ensure separation.
• Leave a pick in place at the edge you've just cut to prevent re-adhesion.

Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the display for one minute.

• Gently insert an opening pick between the display and the "back" button, no deeper than 0.5 inches (~12 mm).
• Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing.

Perform the same steps as before to replace the "recents" button.

Use your picks as needed to finish separating the adhesive under the display.

• Lift the battery edge of the plastic frame upwards gently.

Do not completely remove the plastic frame yet, as the display cable is still threaded through it.

• Lift the plastic frame away from the display.
• Thread the display ribbon and connector out of the frame carefully.

Do not touch any components on the motherboard or logic board.

Removing old adhesive residue is crucial for proper installation.

• Remove all remaining glue and glass fragments from the frame using a plastic spudger or similar tool.
• Clean adhesion areas with 90%+ isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth or coffee filter. Swipe in one direction only.

Bent frames or remaining glue/glass remnants can cause display damage or improper installation.

• If necessary, replace the frame to ensure proper fitment.
• Secure new screen with custom-cut double-sided tape applied to the back of the screen.
• Carefully route display cable through the frame before aligning and pressing the screen into place.