Introduction
This guide will enable you to replace the screen in case of broken glass, failure to respond, etc. You will need a heat gun, Phillips #00 screwdriver, iFixit opening tool, and tweezers. Take care when using dangerous tools.
What you need
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Turn the smartphone off by using the power button on the right-hand side.
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Locate the battery near the bottom of the phone. The battery is square, flat, and is labeled 'SAMSUNG'.
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Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eight 4 mm screws from the midframe.
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Use a heat gun or hair dryer to loosen the adhesive between the midframe and the rest of the device.
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Tool used on this step:iFixit Opening Tool$1.99
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Use the iFixit Opening Tool to lift the frame.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use tweezers to disconnect the power ribbon from the motherboard.
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Tool used on this step:iFixit Opening Tool$1.99
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Use the iFixit Opening Tool to remove the mother board.
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Tool used on this step:iFixit Opening Tool$1.99
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Lift the plastic panel that separates the digitizer and the motherboard with an iFixit Opening Tool
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Tool used on this step:iFixit Opening Tool$1.99
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Use a heat gun and an iFixit Opening Tool tool to separate the screen from the digitizer.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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