Samsung Galaxy S9 Charging Port Replacement
Replacing the charging port may compromise the device's waterproofing; a new seal is required if maintaining water resistance is essential.
- Inspect the charging port where the cable connects.
- Verify that software issues have been ruled out using our troubleshooting guide.
- If hardware failure is confirmed, proceed with replacing the charging port board.
Step 1 | Rear Glass Removal
Switch off your phone before proceeding.
- iOpener a long edge of the phone for at least two minutes to loosen adhesive beneath rear glass.
- Reheat and reapply iOpener as needed to achieve warm enough temperature for removal.
Follow iOpener instructions to avoid overheating the device.
Using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may be necessary due to strong adhesive; be careful not to overheat phone:
- AMOLED display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.
Step 2
Protect the fingerprint sensor flex cable when cutting through adhesive.
- Target thick portions and thin areas of adhesive for cutting, as shown in the image.
- Avoid prying or slicing near the fingerprint sensor flex cable.
Step 3
Cracked rear glass may interfere with suction cup adhesion.
- Use strong tape or superglue the suction cup in place, allowing it to cure before proceeding.
Press a suction cup onto the back cover.
- Lift the bottom edge of the back cover with your suction cup, creating a small gap between the back cover and frame.
- If necessary, apply heat to soften the adhesive, then try again.
Insert an opening pick in the created gap and slide it to the bottom right corner.
- Insert a second opening pick and slide it to the bottom left corner.
- Introduce a third opening pick to prevent adhesive resealing during removal.
Step 4
Insert the opening pick into the device at the bottom left corner.
- Slide the pick along the side towards the top.
- Position the pick around the top corner to prevent adhesive resealing.
Step 5
Apply heat as needed while sliding an opening pick from the bottom right along the side to the top.
- Continue applying heat if the adhesive becomes hard to cut.
- The back cover is under tension; do not remove it yet, or it may break.
- Cut any remaining adhesive at the top with the pick.
Do not open the phone fully until the fingerprint sensor cable has been disconnected.
Step 6
Locate the volume button on the rear glass.
- Lift the side of the rear glass carefully using a flat surface or edge.
- Pry up the fingerprint sensor flex cable using the edge of a spudger.
Step 7
Rear glass removal requires great care to avoid damage.
- Remove the rear glass carefully using a suitable tool or technique.
- When reassembling, refer to the guide for replacing the adhesive and reinstalling the rear glass.
- For complete rear glass replacement, follow this guide: transfer the rear camera bezel, including the fingerprint sensor.
Step 8 | Midframe assembly
- Use a #000 Phillips screwdriver to remove all fifteen 4mm screws.
Step 9
Remove the NFC coil assembly.
Step 10
Remove the motherboard bracket.
Step 11
Remove the speaker cover/antenna assembly.
Step 12 | Charging Port
Remove the five 3mm screws with a #000 Phillips screwdriver.
Step 13
Disconnect the three cables.
If your replacement charging port lacks the blue and white cables, remove them from the old board for connection to the new one.
Step 14
Use a spudger to carefully pry the headphone jack loose.
Step 15
Disconnect and remove the charging port board.