Samsung Galaxy S6 Volume Buttons Replacement

Avoid applying excessive pressure when ejecting the SIM card tray, as this can cause damage.

• Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole in the SIM card slot on the power button side of the phone.
• Carefully press to eject the SIM card tray.

Locate and remove the SIM card tray.

Opening your phone compromises its waterproof seals; ensure replacement adhesive is ready or avoid liquid exposure.

• Apply packing tape over shattered glass panels for stability during removal.

Heating the rear panel with an iOpener: apply heat to edges for 2 minutes, repeat as needed.

• Lay the heated iOpener over the edge of the glass and let it sit for 2 minutes.
• Reapply heat if necessary; follow iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

Alternative heating methods: use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious not to overheat the phone and damage internal components (OLED display, 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.

You can add a few drops of isopropyl alcohol into the gap for optional adhesive weakening.

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

• Leave the pick in place for the next step if necessary.
• Re-heat the rear glass as needed, as cooling glue can harden and cause issues.

Leave a credit card-sized opening pick under each side to prevent adhesive re-seal.

• Repeat heating and cutting procedure for remaining sides of phone.
• Under each edge, place an opening pick to prevent adhesive from sealing.

Use a spudger (or opening pick) to carefully cut away any remaining adhesive.

• Continue to gently pry the rear glass off.

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

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

Follow this guide if reinstalling old rear glass or using adhesive-less rear glass.

• Remove the 13 x 3.5mm Phillips #00 screws

Eject the SIM card tray before proceeding.

• Firmly grasp the edge of the midframe assembly.
• Lift up on the midframe assembly while pushing down on the battery to separate it from the rest of the phone.
• Be careful not to snag the midframe assembly on the audio jack or charging port.

Avoid inserting an opening pick between the glass and display to prevent damage.

• Run an opening pick around the edges of the phone to separate the midframe from the rest of the device.
• To disengage the midframe from the headphone jack, remove it first, then push the midframe downwards.

If needed, heat and apply an iOpener to soften display adhesive for easier separation.

Separate the midframe assembly from the rest of the phone by lifting it upwards.

Use the pointed end of the spudger to carefully pry up the volume button contact connectors.

Use the flat end of the spudger to carefully dislodge the volume buttons from the midframe.

Use the pointed end of a plastic spudger to push the button covers out.

Remove button covers with tweezers.