Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Screen and Battery Assembly Replacement

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Screen and Battery Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

1 - 3 hours

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the screen and battery assembly on your Samsung Galaxy S23+.

This guide is written for the screen and battery assembly. The assembly consists of the screen, battery, and frame together in one part. Be sure you have the right part before you begin the repair. If you're only replacing the screen, follow this guide.

Before disassembling your device, completely discharge the battery. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

Note: Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the back cover adhesive, but your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.

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Step 1

Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
Unplug any cables from your phone.
Hold the side key and the volume down button, then select "Power off" to turn off your phone.

Step 2

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole on the bottom edge of the phone.
Press firmly to eject the tray.
Remove the SIM card tray.
If you accidentally inserted the SIM eject tool into a microphone hole, don't worry! You most likely didn't damage the microphone.

Step 3

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

Step 4

Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.
Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.
If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Step 5

Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to separate the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted near the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 6

Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.

Step 7

Insert a second pick at the bottom right corner.
Rotate the opening pick around the bottom right corner to separate the adhesive.

Step 8

Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.
Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 9

Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.

Step 10

Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.

Step 11

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.
Slide your pick toward the top left corner to separate the adhesive.
Leave the pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 12

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.

Step 13

Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner.
Rotate it around the top left corner to separate the adhesive.

Step 14

Slide your opening pick to the top right corner to separate the adhesive.
Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 15

There's a remaining patch of adhesive directly under the flash.
Line up the tip of an opening pick with the flash cutout.
Slide the opening pick under the top of the back cover until you feel it start to snag on the adhesive.
You should see the opening pick through the flash cutout.
Keep sliding the pick toward the bottom of the phone until you feel the adhesive completely separate from the back cover.
Avoid touching the rear cameras with your pick. Pushing against the lenses risks damaging them.

Step 16

Grab and remove the back cover.
If your cover is still sticking to the frame, slide an opening pick around the perimeter until the cover completely separates.
During reassembly:
This is a good point to power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.
Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Apply heat and isopropyl alcohol (90% or greater) if you're having trouble removing the adhesive.
If you're using custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide.
If you're using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

Step 17

Use the point of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector from the motherboard.
To re-attach press connectors, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

Step 18

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the NFC antenna press connector.

Step 19

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the thirteen 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the wireless charging coil and the loudspeaker:
Six screws securing the wireless charging coil
Seven screws securing the loudspeaker

Step 20

Insert the point of your spudger in the notch at the top left corner of the loudspeaker.
Pry up to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.

Step 21

Use your fingers to lift the loudspeaker away from the frame to fully separate it.
Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the frame.
During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to clip it to the frame.

Step 22

Use the point of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

Step 23

Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the earpiece speaker press connector.

Step 24

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the earpiece speaker.

Step 25

Insert the flat end of your spudger between the bottom edge of the earpiece speaker and the sliver shield on the motherboard.
Don't insert your spudger anywhere else or you risk dislodging fragile surface‑mounted components.
Twist the spudger to unclip the earpiece speaker from the frame and remove it.
During reassembly, insert the top end of the earpiece speaker into the frame first before pressing down and clipping it back in.

Step 26

Use your spudger to pry up and disconnect the primary and secondary interconnect cable press connectors from the daughterboard.

Step 27

Repeat the previous step for the primary and secondary interconnect cable connectors on the motherboard.

Step 28

Remove the interconnect cables.

Step 29

Insert the tip of your spudger between the left edge of the antenna press connector and the sliver plate on the motherboard.
Fragile surface mounted-components surround this connector. Prying on other edges of this connector risks dislodging them from the board.
Pry up and disconnect the antenna press connector.

Step 30

Use your spudger to pry up and disconnect the display and 5G mmWave cable press connectors from the motherboard.

Step 31

Use your spudger to pry up and disconnect the front camera press connector.

Step 32

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard.

Step 33

Insert the flat end of your spudger between the top edge of the motherboard and the frame, near the earpiece speaker cutout.
Twist the spudger to lift the motherboard up and out of the frame until you can grip it with your fingers.
Remove the motherboard.
During reassembly, make sure all of the cables are out of the way before placing the motherboard back into the frame.

Step 34

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the daughterboard.

Step 35

Use the point of a spudger to pry up the top right corner of the daughterboard and unclip it from the frame.
Don't pry against the battery! Angle your spudger so you pry against the frame.
Remove the daughterboard.
During reassembly, reinsert the USB-C port into its recess at an angle before pressing the daughterboard flat onto the frame.

Step 36

Insert one arm of your angled tweezers in the notch between the top edge of the upper 5G mmWave antenna and the frame.

Step 37

Pry up and lift the antenna to separate the adhesive securing it.
Use your fingers to pull the antenna out of the frame, separating any remaining adhesive from it.
During reassembly, you may need to transfer the conductive tape under the antenna to your new part.

Step 38

The adhesive securing the camera is very strong. Work slowly and apply more heat if the front camera feels stuck. Avoid separating the circuit board from camera housing, such as this.
Use a hair dryer or a heat gun to heat the front camera for 90 seconds.

Step 39

Use the flat end of your spudger to pry the front camera from its recess in the frame.
If the camera doesn't loosen, use your SIM card eject tool to scrape away the epoxy surrounding the camera.
Remove the front camera.

Step 40

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display cable press connector from the back of the screen.
Remove the display cable.

Step 41

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 2.5 mm‑long screws securing the 5G mmWave antenna.

Step 42

Insert one arm of a pair of angled tweezers into the bottom screw hole on the 5G mmWave antenna bracket.
Pry up with the tweezers and lift the antenna bracket out of its recess enough until you can grip it with your fingers.

Step 43

Lift the 5G mmWave antenna out of its recess to separate the adhesive securing it.
Remove the 5G mmWave antenna.

Step 44

You're now left with the screen and battery assembly.
During reassembly, transfer all of the internals from your old phone to the new assembly. Compare your new assembly to the original to make sure you aren't missing anything before you transfer the internals.

Conclusion

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—be sure to transfer remaining components and remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Samsung Galaxy S23+ Answers Community for troubleshooting help.

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