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Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement

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Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement

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    1. Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Place the SIM eject tool in the hole of the sim tray.

      • Push until part of the SIM tray is pushed out.

      • Pull out the rest of the SIM tray.

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      • Gently pry open the area of the back cover near the SIM tray using an iFixit opening pick.

      • Gently move the pick along the gap and pry open the clips holding it together.

      • If possible, use multiple picks to prevent the back cover from closing.

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      • Using a hair dryer on low heat, heat the fingerprint sensor in increments of 30 seconds to loosen the surrounding adhesive.

      • Gently push the fingerprint sensor until it detaches from the back cover.

      • If needed, remove the button by prying it from the bottom of the device.

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    1. Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the three 3 mm screws from the shield using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

      • Remove the shield from the phone.

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      • Using tweezers, a spudger, or your fingers, disconnect the battery press connector from the phone.

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      • If needed, use a hairdryer on low heat to soften the adhesive under the battery. If The Battery Is Expanded, DO NOT USE A HAIRDRYER or heat; be very careful when removing to not puncture the battery.

      • Use an iFixit pry tool to dig under the battery edge.

      • If needed, use multiple pry tools to hold the battery in place.

      • Continue to cut the adhesive under the battery until you are able to pry the battery away from the phone.

      • Remove the battery from the phone.

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    1. Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Fingerprint Sensor: step 7, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Fingerprint Sensor: step 7, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Fingerprint Sensor: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Using a spudger, detach the ribbon cable connected to the fingerprint sensor.

      • Remove the fingerprint sensor from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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