Samsung Galaxy S6 Screen Replacement

Do not apply excessive force, as it can harm the SIM card tray.

• 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.

Clean the microwave thoroughly before proceeding to avoid gunk adhering to the iOpener.

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

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

Never touch a swollen or overheated iOpener.

• Heat the iOpener in the microwave for thirty seconds, adjusting time based on your device's wattage.
• The iOpener is ready when it's just too hot to touch lightly with your bare skin.
• Throughout the repair, reheat the iOpener as needed for an additional thirty seconds in short intervals.
• A properly heated iOpener should stay warm for up to ten minutes.

Avoid touching the iOpener center as it may cause burns.

• Hold the iOpener by one of its flat ends.
• Use an oven mitt if handling to ensure safety.

Using boiling water can cause severe burns — handle with extreme care.

• Fill a pot or pan with enough water to fully submerge an iOpener.
• Heat the water to a boil, then turn off the heat source.
• Submerge the iOpener in the hot water for 2-3 minutes.
• Use tongs to carefully remove the heated iOpener from the water.
• Dry the iOpener thoroughly with a towel.
• When handling the hot iOpener, grasp only by the end tabs to avoid burns.

The heated iOpener is now ready for use. To reheat, repeat these steps as needed.

Opening your phone will compromise its waterproof seals.

• Have replacement adhesive ready before proceeding, or take care to avoid liquid exposure when reassembling without it.
• If glass is shattered, cover the panel with packing tape for safe removal.

The adhesive around the edge of the glass may require repeated heating and reheating.

• Apply the heated iOpener to the rear panel for two minutes to loosen the adhesive.
• Shift the iOpener to heat another section of the panel for another two minutes, as needed.

When using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, be cautious not to overheat and damage the OLED display or internal battery.

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

• 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 to weaken adhesive.

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

Leaving the pick inserted can help prevent re-adhesion of the separated glue.

• Re-heat the rear glass as needed to keep the adhesive liquid and prevent hardening.
• Once heated, proceed with a second pick.

Continue heating and cutting around the remaining edges, leaving a pry tool under each section to prevent the adhesive from reforming.

• Heat the next side and cut along the seam with your spudger.
• Repeat this process for the final two sides, using caution not to damage any internal components.

Insert an opening pick and carefully pry away any remaining adhesive.

• Gently lift the rear glass from its mounting points.

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

• Clean adhesion areas with at least 90% isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth. Swipe in one direction only, avoiding back-and-forth motion.
• Remove adhesive backing from new rear glass and align one edge against the phone's chassis. Press firmly onto the phone.

If reinstalling old rear glass or using adhesive-less rear glass, consult this guide instead.

Remove thirteen Phillips #00 screws with a diameter of 3.5mm.

• The screws secure the midframe to the phone.

Ensure the SIM card tray has been ejected.

• Firmly grasp the edge of the midframe assembly.
• Lift up on the midframe while pushing down on the battery to separate the two components.

Avoid snagging the midframe on the audio jack or charging port.

• Run an opening pick around the edges of the phone to fully separate the top of the midframe.
• Avoid inserting the pick between the glass and display.

Remove the top of the midframe first, then push down on it to disengage from the headphone jack.

If necessary, heat the edges of the display with an iOpener and apply to soften the adhesive for easier separation.

Lift midframe assembly up to disengage from the rest of the phone.

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

Disconnect the BTC and WFC antenna cables from the motherboard using the pointed end of a spudger.

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

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

• Release the earpiece speaker assembly cable and gently pull it away from the motherboard.
• Locate the cable connector and carefully disconnect it.

Separate the camera-side end of the motherboard from the display frame by lifting it.

• You may need to move some ribbon cables out of the way while lifting.
• Ensure the board is fully disconnected and not caught on any ribbon cables if it does not lift easily.

Do not remove the motherboard yet, as it remains attached to the daughterboard via a ribbon cable on its underside.

Locate the daughterboard ribbon cable connector under the motherboard and carefully use the flat end of a spudger to release it.

Apply tape over cracked display glass to prevent shards.

• Reheat the iOpener.
• Lay the iOpener across the S6 display and let it sit for two minutes.
• Shift the iOpener to the other half of the screen.
• Be cautious not to overheat — reapply heat as needed in short intervals.

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

• Correct: see gap between display frame and assembly.
• Incorrect: pick visible through glass; remove pick and restart.

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

• Stop cutting when reaching the daughterboard to avoid damaging the capacitive button under the display.
• If cutting becomes difficult, reheat and reapply the iOpener.
• Leave the pick in the side of the display to prevent re-adhesion to the frame.

Insert the opening pick at the headphone jack and slide it along the bottom edge of the phone, stopping just past the charging port.

Avoid inserting the opening pick more than 0.25 inches (~6mm) to prevent damage to the home button.

Be cautious with the fragile ribbon cable when inserting the pick.

• Insert an opening pick ~12mm from the bottom corner of the display, near the headphone jack.
• Monitor the ribbon cable closely for signs of stretching or tearing; apply more heat if needed.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent the button from re-adhering to the display.

If you damage the capacitive buttons or ribbon cables, replace the entire daughterboard assembly.

Insert a precision opening pick 0.5 inches (~12mm) under the opposite bottom corner of the display.

• Be cautious of the ribbon cable:

• The cable is fragile and prone to tearing, so handle with care.

• If the pick is hard to insert or the cable starts to stretch, apply more heat.

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

Insert an opening pick into the side of the phone away from the battery.

• Adhesive cutter or other sharp object, carefully cut along the side of the display.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent re-adhesion to the frame.

• Insert a pick at the top of the phone and slide it towards the vibrator.
• Pull the pick out slightly to clear the earpiece speaker grille.

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

If they do not separate easily, use an opening pick to cut any remaining adhesive.

• If cutting is difficult, reheat and reapply an iOpener.

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

Route the display's flex cable through its hole in the frame.

• This will allow for full separation of the right edge of the display.

Failure to remove old adhesive can damage the new display.

• Remove all old adhesive from the frame using a plastic scraper or credit card.
• Clean adhesion areas with 90% isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth or coffee filter, swiping in one direction only.

Bent frames or leftover glue/glass can cause display damage; replace the frame if necessary.

• Apply custom-cut double-sided tape to the back of the new screen.
• Feed the display cable through the frame, then align and press the screen into place carefully.