Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Display Replacement

Insert a SIM card ejector tool (or an unfolded paperclip) into the small hole on the left side of the top edge.

• Press gently to eject the SIM tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray from the device.
• To reinsert, orient the SIM card with gold contacts up and notch bottom right. Press gently into the slot.

Removing the back cover will compromise its waterproof seals; have replacement adhesive ready or avoid liquid exposure.

• Remove four 3mm black screws from the outside edges using a TR6 Torx Security Screwdriver.
• Take off the rubber bumpers from the top and bottom edges of the device.

Apply gentle heat to the back edges using a heat gun, iFixit iOpener, hair dryer, or hot plate to loosen the adhesive.

• Heat for approximately one minute to avoid damaging internal components, such as the OLED display and battery.
• Be cautious when handling a hot metal frame; excessive heat can cause damage.
• Use care not to overheat the device.

Insert a Jimmy tool under the edge of the back cover.

A suction handle may not provide sufficient grip due to the texture of the back cover.

• Insert an opening pick into the seam to prevent closure in case of Jimmy tool removal or slippage.
• Cut slowly around the top section, avoiding cables for the fingerprint sensor and camera.
• Avoid prying too far to protect the fingerprint sensor.

Slide the Jimmy tool down the sides, separating the adhesive.

Use a pick to cut through any remaining adhesive.

• If using replacement strips, remove excess adhesive from the frame with a Jimmy tool.
• Open the back cover just enough to expose the fingerprint sensor cable connector.
• The fingerprint sensor flex cable is located near the top, by the front-facing camera. Gently pull the back cover off to avoid damaging the cable.

Flip the cover over and set it aside on top of the device.

• Disconnect the fingerprint flex cable with a spudger's flat end.
• Remove the back cover.

During reassembly, be careful not to pinch the fingerprint sensor cable.

• Angle the back cover until the flex cable lines up with its socket.
• Use a spudger's flat end to snap the cable in place by pressing straight down.

• Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove 11 3.5 mm screws.
• Next, use the same screwdriver to remove 2 2mm screws.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry out the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.

Use the flat end of a spudger to gently remove the loudspeaker assembly.

Use a flat-end spudger to carefully disconnect the display flex cable from the motherboard.

To avoid damaging the phone, never use excessive heat.

• Apply a heated iOpener to each edge of the phone for about 90 seconds to loosen the display adhesive.
• If necessary, reheat the iOpener.
• A hair dryer or heat gun can also be used; however, it will make the metal frame extremely hot.

Locate the middle of the display's bottom half.

Press in the suction handle firmly until it engages.

• Pull up on the suction cup to create a small gap between the display and frame.
• Even if your display is cracked, the suction cup will still lift the entire assembly as one piece.

• Insert the opening pick into the gap between the display and the frame.
• Use a suction cup to create the gap if it is not already open.

Continue to slice around the phone's edge with the opening pick.

• Separate all the adhesive.
• Pull up on the suction handle to remove the display.