samsung xcover 3 digitizer replacement Replacement - Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3

Step 1 | remove battery and backcover

Use a spudger to carefully pry off the back cover.

Remove the battery.

Step 2

Risk of damage from excessive heat or improper application.

Heat the screen with a heat gun or hairdryer, keeping it 15 cm away, and moving it up and down for 2 minutes.
Check if the adhesive is loosening; if not, repeat this step.
Using a spudger, carefully slide it under the digitizer, being cautious of the LCD screen.
Insert a credit card or similar tool between the adhesive and digitizer to further loosen the adhesive.
If necessary, reapply heat for an additional 2 minutes before continuing.

Step 3

Remove the digitizer. The flex cable may be secured at a 90-degree angle, accessible for cutting.

Carefully cut the flex cable using pliers to release it from its mounting.
The digitizer is now loose and can be removed.

Step 4 | heating the lcd. step 1

Avoid overheating, which may damage components.

Apply heat to the Phone's LCD area to loosen adhesive.
Also, apply heat to the Phone's rear section.

Step 5 | heating the lcd and removing it step 2

Careful not to apply excessive pressure when inserting the spudger beneath the screen.

Position the spudger under the edge of the screen and gently pry it loose.
Take your time and maintain a controlled, gentle motion to avoid damaging surrounding components.

Step 6

Rotate the LCD to a 90-degree angle, as shown in Picture 1.

Remove the plastic lid by unscrewing its tiny screw.
Using a spudger, carefully remove the flex cable underneath the lid.

Step 7

Be careful not to damage nearby components.

Use a spudger to pry open the lid of the connector where the digitizer cable was previously cut.
Remove the remaining length of the digitizer cable from the board at the LCD screen.

Step 8

Remove the old digitizer. Use a spudger to gently pry off the plastic/rubber buttons, taking care to remove the adhesive completely.

Peel off the adhesive using the spudger.
The buttons should come off with the adhesive.

Step 9

Connect the new digitizer using the buttons provided.

Attach the f lex cable to the LCD screen board.
Reconnect the flex cable to the Phone's motherboard.

Ensure the digitizer is seated correctly over the LCD screen.

Please refer to the provided YouTube video (link in step 2 or 3) for additional guidance, as it may be challenging to discern details from the images.