Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro Screen Replacement
The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro screen is prone to issues and may shatter or cause cuts if mishandled.
- Ensure you are wearing gloves or have cleaning materials nearby when removing the screen.
- Be cautious of cuts from the thin edge, and take care while handling the device.
Use a heat gun or hair dryer with utmost care as the device will become extremely warm during heating.
- This guide covers screen removal and replacement for model SM-6715U.
- Screen issues may require troubleshooting; common problems include no visual feedback, darker-than-usual screen, and sudden flickering.
Step 1 | Screen
Heat the screen edges carefully with a heat gun or a hair dryer on high, melting the adhesive.
- Focusing on the edges will help loosen the glue.
- Apply heat evenly to prevent damage to the surrounding components.
Step 2
Insert picks around the screen's barrier as wedges.
- The picks should help pull the screen off.
- A suction cup can be used to assist with separating the screen from the casing, if needed.
Step 3
Remove the black tab from the motherboard and screen ribbon cables.
Step 4
- Use a spudger or tweezers to carefully remove the ribbon cable.
- Pull the ribbon out of its connector until completely disconnected.