Samsung Galaxy S6 Home Button Replacement

Avoid applying excessive force, which may cause damage.

• Insert a paper clip or SIM eject tool into the hole in the SIM card slot on the power button side of the phone.
• Press gently to eject the SIM card tray.

Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.

Clean the microwave thoroughly before proceeding to avoid residue sticking to the iOpener.

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

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

• Heat the iOpener for 30 seconds in a microwave, adjusting time based on wattage.
• The iOpener is ready when just too hot to touch lightly.
• As needed, reheat the iOpener for 30 more seconds during repairs.

Do not handle a swollen or excessively hot iOpener.

If still too warm to touch, use it while waiting for it to cool down further before reheating.

Be extremely cautious when handling the iOpener as it may still be very hot after heating.

Hold the iOpener by one of its flat ends to avoid direct contact with the hot center.

• Use an oven mitt if additional protection is needed when handling the iOpener.
• Remove the heated iOpener from the microwave carefully.

Careful handling is required as the iOpener will be extremely hot.

• Fill a pot with enough boiling water to submerge an iOpener.
• Turn off the heat and place an iOpener in the water for 2-3 minutes, ensuring full submersion.
• Use tongs to remove the heated iOpener from the water.

The iOpener will be very hot; handle it only by the end tabs.

Dry the iOpener thoroughly with a towel before use.

To reheat, repeat the process of boiling water and 2-3 minutes submersion.

Opening your phone will compromise its waterproof seals; have replacement adhesive ready or take care with liquid exposure.

• If the glass is shattered, cover it with packing tape for removal.
• Lay a heated iOpener over the rear panel for two minutes to loosen the edge adhesive.

You may need to reheat and reapply several times to avoid overheating.

• Shift the iOpener to heat remaining areas for another two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate – but be careful: excessive heat can damage the OLED display or internal battery.

Apply a suction cup near the bottom edge when rear glass is hot.

• Lift suction cup to create gap, and insert an opening pick.
• Add a few drops of isopropyl alcohol for weakened adhesive (optional).

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

• Leave the pick in place, then grab a second pick, for easier progress.
• Re-heat the rear glass as needed to keep the glue from hardening.

Insert an opening pick along each remaining edge.

• Continue with the heating and cutting procedure for these edges.
• Make sure not to remove any picks until the repair is complete.

Apply a precision opening pick at the remaining adhesive.

• The rear glass should now be removable.

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

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

Remove the thirteen Phillips screws with a #00 screwdriver. The screws secure the midframe to the phone.

Ensure the SIM card tray is ejected before proceeding.

• Firmly grasp the midframe assembly by its edge.
• Lift up on the midframe assembly while pushing down on the battery to separate it from the rest of the phone.
• Be cautious not to snag the midframe on the audio jack or charging port.
• Run an opening pick around the edges of the phone to further separate the midframe, avoiding the glass and display.
• Remove the top of the midframe first to prevent damage to the headphone jack.
• Apply heat to the display edges using an iOpener if separation is difficult.

Do not insert the opening pick between the glass and display to avoid damaging it.

Lift the midframe assembly upwards.

Be careful not to damage any surrounding components while lifting.

Disconnect the battery connector using the flat end of a spudger.

Disconnect the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi antenna cable using the pointed edge of a spudger.

Disconnect the home button connector with the flat end of a spudger.

Disconnect the display assembly cable from the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger.

Remove the earpiece speaker assembly cable from the motherboard.

Lift the camera-side end of the motherboard to separate it from the display frame, moving ribbon cables as needed.

If the board is hard to lift, ensure it's fully disconnected and not caught on any ribbon cables.

Note that the motherboard remains attached to the daughterboard via a ribbon cable; do not remove it yet.

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

• Gently pry up the connector, working from one side to prevent damage.
• Once released, carefully pull the cable away from its socket.

Apply tape over cracked glass to secure fragments.

Excessive heat can damage display, follow iOpener guidelines carefully.

• iOpener: Reheat and lay across S6 screen for two minutes.
• Shift iOpener to other half of the screen and repeat as necessary.

Insert the opening pick in the battery-side edge of the phone, between the frame and display, at an upward angle.

The pick may be visible through the glass if inserted incorrectly; remove it immediately and reattempt.

• Expect to see a gap between the display frame and assembly once done correctly.

Slide the pick down the edge of the display to separate the adhesive underneath.

Stop cutting when you get to the daughterboard to avoid damaging the delicate capacitive button under the display.

• If cutting becomes difficult, reheat and reapply the iOpener.
• Leave the pick in the side of the display after cutting the adhesive to prevent re-adhesion.

Insert opening pick into phone near headphone jack and slide along bottom edge to just past charging port.

Do not insert pick more than 0.25 inches (~6mm) or risk damaging the home button.

Insert a pick ~0.5 inches (~12mm) under the bottom corner of the display, near the headphone jack.

• Be cautious not to damage the fragile button's ribbon cable as you insert the pick.
• If the pick is hard to insert or the cable starts to stretch, apply more heat and try again.

If you do break either of the capacitive buttons or ribbon cables, the entire daughterboard assembly, including new capacitive buttons, can be replaced.

Leave the pick under the display to prevent the button from re-adhering to the screen.

Be extremely careful with the ribbon cable.

• Insert an opening pick ~0.5 inches (~12mm) under the opposite bottom corner of the display.
• Keep the button's ribbon cable visible and be prepared to apply more heat if it starts to stretch.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Insert an opening pick on the opposite side of the battery.

• Slide the pick along the phone's edge to break the adhesive underneath.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

• Pick along the top edge of the phone towards the vibrator.
• Stop just before the earpiece speaker grille and gently pull the pick out.

Use a opening pick to carefully pry the battery side of the frame away from the display.

• If the display and frame do not separate easily, use the opening pick to cut any remaining adhesive.
• Be cautious: If cutting is difficult, reheat and reapply an iOpener before proceeding.

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

Route the flex cable through its corresponding hole in the frame.

• The display's right edge will now be fully separated.

Ensure all old adhesive residue and glass fragments are completely removed from the frame to prevent damage or misalignment.

• Use a lint-free cloth or coffee filter with 90% isopropyl alcohol to clean adhesion areas, swiping only in one direction.
• If the frame is damaged or contains residual glue/glass, replace it before proceeding.

Apply custom-cut double-sided tape to the back of the new screen for secure mounting.

• Carefully feed the display cable through the frame.
• Align the screen and press it firmly into place.

Remove the 3.0mm Phillips #00 screw holding the daughterboard to the display frame.

Delicate cables may be damaged if not handled carefully.

• Flip the display frame over, with the home button facing you.
• Insert the spudger's pointed edge into the groove next to the right soft button LED cable.
• Lift the LED cable off the display frame using a gentle prying motion.

Locate the groove above the left soft button LED cable.

• Insert the pointed edge of the spudger into this groove.
• Lift the left soft button LED cable off the plastic frame.

Lift the daughterboard away from the display frame.

Be careful not to damage the board or its connections.

Careful removal of the home button ribbon cable is required, as it is delicate and prone to tearing.

• Orient the display frame so that the home button connector faces you.
• Use the pointed edge of a spudger to separate the home button ribbon cable from the display frame.

Push the home button cable through the display frame using the pointed end of a spudger.

Flip the display frame over.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to pull the home button cable through the hole.

Use the spudger to gently pry the cable away from the frame.

• Position the spudger under the cable and slide it outwards.
• Continue applying gentle pressure until the cable is fully separated.

Locate the home button's tabs on either side.

• Move the home button over, clearing the edge of its bracket.
• Separate the cable from the frame completely.
• Now that the cable is free: Use a spudger to push the home button left.
• Use a spudger to gently pry the home button up and out of its bracket.

Disconnect the home button cable from its socket.

Next, use a screwdriver to remove the button bezel screws.

• Set aside the bezel and separate the home button from the logic board.