Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Headphone Jack Replacement

Insert the SIM card ejector tool or an unfolded 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.

Make sure not to push too hard, as you may damage the SIM slot.

Orient the SIM card with the gold contacts facing up and the notch to the bottom right.

• Reinsert the SIM card by pressing it gently into the slot.

Removing the back cover will compromise its waterproof seals.

• Prepare replacement adhesive before proceeding, or avoid water exposure if you don't reapply it later.
• Remove four 3mm black screws from the outer edges using a TR6 Torx Security Screwdriver.
• Take off the rubber bumpers from the top and bottom edges of the device.

Use a heat gun to lightly heat the edges of the back.

• Heat the adhesive for approximately one minute to soften it.
• Avoid overheating, as excessive heat can damage internal parts such as the OLED display and battery.
• Use an alternative heat source (e.g. iFixit iOpener, hair dryer, or hot plate) if a heat gun is not available.

Handle the metal frame with care, as it will become hot to the touch when using a heat gun, hair dryer, or hot plate.

• Insert the Jimmy tool under the back cover's edge.

A suction handle will not grip due to the texture of the back cover.

• Insert an opening pick into the seam for extra security against accidental removal or slipping.

When cutting, be cautious around cables for fingerprint sensor and camera.

• Cut slowly and avoid prying too far into the top section to protect the fingerprint sensor.
• Slide the Jimmy tool down the sides to separate the adhesive.

Use the opening pick to slice through any remaining adhesive.

• If replacement adhesive strips are available, remove remaining adhesive from the device frame using the Jimmy tool.
• Open the back cover slightly until you can see the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector.
• The fingerprint sensor cable connects near the front-facing camera at the top of the phone. To avoid damage, gently pull the back cover off.

Flip the cover slowly and set it aside.

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

Reconnecting: Align the back cover, angling it until the fingerprint sensor cable lines up. Snap the cable in place by gently pressing straight down with a spudger's flat end.

Use a Phillips #00 Screwdriver to remove the following screws:

• Eleven 3.5 mm screws.
• Two 2mm screws.

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

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

Remove one 3.5 mm screw with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the headphone jack flex cable.

Locate the headphone jack on the bottom edge of the device.

• Insert the Phillips #00 Screwdriver into the headphone jack and gently push it upwards.
• The headphone jack should now be ejected from its socket.