Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Battery Replacement
Ensure your phone is powered off and unplugged from the charger prior to beginning this repair.
- The battery may need replacement after being dropped, experiencing water damage, or exceeding a certain number of charging cycles.
- This guide is also useful for other repairs that require access to the internal components.
Step 1 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Disassembly
Be cautious of burns when using heat to remove adhesive.
- Apply a blow dryer directly to the screen to loosen the adhesive.
Wait for the phone to cool down before handling it with your bare hand.
Step 2
Separation of screen and frame may compromise water resistance.
- Insert a metal spudger between the screen and frame to start separation.
- For easier removal, use multiple metal spudgers.
Step 3
- Use a metal spudger and slide it around the phone.
- If necessary, use a blow dryer on the area being slid for better access.
Step 4
Hold the screen firmly and lift it upwards.
Wash your hands with soap and hot water afterwards to prevent damage from oils.
Step 5 | Battery
Remove the screw with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
Step 6
Use tweezers to carefully lift off the small plastic cover.
Step 7
Remove the small plastic cover with tweezers.
Step 8
Use a Phillips head #000 screwdriver to remove the 11 screws shown in the photograph.
Step 9
Disconnect the marked pieces from the motherboard using a pair of tweezers.
Step 10
- Remove the middle button with tweezers.
- Disconnect the button's connection to the motherboard.
Step 11
Use a metal spudger to gently pry the mid frame and battery away from the motherboard.
Step 12
Remove the battery from the midframe using a spudger.
- For installation instructions, refer to our guide on replacing the battery and adhesive.