Samsung Galaxy S9 NFC Antenna and Charging Coil Replacement

Be cautious not to overheat your phone, as it may cause damage.

• Switch off your phone before proceeding.
• Apply an iOpener to a long edge for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive.
• If necessary, reheat and reapply several times until the adhesive is warm enough to cut.
• A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate can be used instead, but follow the instructions carefully.

Protect the fingerprint sensor flex cable by avoiding this area.

• Slice through the thick portions of adhesive as indicated.
• Next, carefully cut through the thin areas of adhesive.

A cracked rear glass may cause the suction cup to fail; try using strong tape or superglue for better adhesion.

• Press a suction cup onto the back cover.
• Lift the bottom edge with your suction cup, creating a small gap between the cover and frame. This may require significant force.
• If stuck, reapply heat to soften the adhesive and try again, as it cools quickly.

Insert an opening pick in the gap:

• Slide it to the bottom right corner.
• Add a second pick and slide it to the bottom left corner.
• Insert a third pick to prevent resealing during removal.

• Insert the tip of the opening pick into the device at the bottom left corner.
• Guide the pick along the side, moving towards the top.
• Rotate the pick around the top corner and secure it in place to prevent adhesive resealing.

The back cover is under tension; apply heat if necessary for a smooth cut.

• Slide the opening pick from the bottom right corner along the side to the top, cutting adhesive as you go.
• Continue around the corner and remove the remaining adhesive at the top of the phone.

Do not fully open the phone yet; cut the fingerprint sensor cable first.

Careful not to damage the fingerprint sensor or its connector.

• Lift the side of the rear glass near the volume button.
• Pry up the fingerprint sensor flex cable with a spudger's edge and disconnect it.

Remove the rear glass.

When reassembling, follow these steps to ensure proper adhesion and installation: Replace the adhesive as per the original manufacturer's instructions.

• Reinstall the rear glass

If you plan to replace your rear glass:

• Follow this guide to transfer the rear camera bezel, including the fingerprint module.

Remove all eight 4 mm Phillips #00 screws.

Insert the opening pick under the right side of the NFC antenna and charging coil cover.

• Twist or pry gently to release the plastic clips securing the cover.

Insert an opening pick under the left side of the plastic cover.

Pry carefully with a twisting motion to release the plastic clips securing the cover.

Remove the plastic cover that houses the NFC antenna and charging coil.