Samsung Galaxy S22 Screen and Battery Assembly Replacement

Written By: Clay Eickemeyer

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Screen and Battery Assembly Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

1 - 3 hours

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the screen and battery assembly in your Samsung Galaxy S22.

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.

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

Tools

Parts

Samsung Galaxy S22 (USA) Screen and Battery - Genuine

Step 1

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole on the bottom edge of the phone.
Press the SIM eject tool into the SIM card tray hole to eject the SIM card 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 2

Let your phone's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
Heat an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
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 3

While you wait for the adhesive to soften, note the following:
There's adhesive securing the back cover around the perimeter of the frame.
The adhesive is strongest in the bottom right and top left corners.

Step 4

Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the bottom 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 bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom left corner.
Slide the pick to the bottom of the camera bezel to slice the left adhesive.
Only insert the pick up to 5 mm, as you may damage the antenna flex cable or the power button cable.
Leave the pick in to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner.
If the adhesive has resealed, insert the pick closer to the bottom edge.
Slide the pick to the top right corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top right edge.
Slide the pick across the top edge and around the top left corner to slice the remaining adhesive.
Only insert the pick up to 4 mm, as you may damage the rear cameras or flash.

Step 12

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 if you're having trouble separating the adhesive.
To apply new adhesive, follow this guide.

Step 13

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry and disconnect the wireless charging coil 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 14

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 3.5 mm-long screws securing the wireless charging coil.

Step 15

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 3.5 mm screws securing the loudspeaker.

Step 16

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the upper left corner of the loudspeaker and the frame.
Pry up to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.
During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to engage the clips.

Step 17

Grab and remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the frame.
Do not separate the charging coil from the loudspeaker.

Step 18

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

Step 19

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both interconnect cables from the motherboard.

Step 20

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both interconnect cables from the charging board.

Step 21

Grab and remove the two interconnect cables from the frame.
During reassembly, orient the cables so the "main" ends are toward the top of the phone and the "sub" ends are toward the bottom.

Step 22

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.

Step 23

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the bottom of the motherboard cover and the motherboard.
Pry up on the cover to unclip it from the frame.

Step 24

Grab and remove the motherboard cover.

Step 25

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the left 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

Step 26

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the front-facing camera press connector.

Step 27

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector.

Step 28

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the right 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

Step 29

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the power and volume button's press connector.
During reassembly, make sure this cable is under the battery cable.

Step 30

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.5 mm-long screw securing the motherboard.

Step 31

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the bottom right of the motherboard and the frame.
Pry the motherboard up until you can grab it with your fingers.

Step 32

Grab the motherboard by the right edge and remove it from the frame.
Be careful not to catch the motherboard on any loose cables.
During reassembly, be sure the cables are above the motherboard when reinserting it.

Step 33

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm-long screws securing the charging board.

Step 34

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the top right of the charging board and the frame.
Pry the charging board up from its recess until you can grab it with your fingers.

Step 35

Grip the charging board by its corners and slide it out of its recess in the frame.
Remove the charging board.
During reassembly, reinsert the charging board at a downward angle to guide the USB-C port into its recess.

Step 36

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 2.9 mm-long screws securing the earpiece speaker.

Step 37

Insert the pointed end of your spudger under the left edge of the earpiece speaker.
Pry up to unclip the earpiece speaker from the frame.

Step 38

Grab and remove the earpiece speaker.

Step 39

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm-long screws securing the lower 5G mmWave antenna.

Step 40

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the lower screw mount of the antenna bracket and the frame.
Pry up on the bracket until you can grab it with blunt nose tweezers or your fingers.
Remove the lower 5G mmWave antenna.

Step 41

Before reinstalling the lower 5G mmWave antenna, replace the bracket with a new one. If you don't have a new bracket, skip this step.
Remove the antenna and connector from the old bracket.
Remove the L-shaped adhesive liner from your new bracket.
Place the antenna in the bracket's recess with the connector fed underneath the longer screw mount.
Remove the thin adhesive liner on the outside of the bracket before installing it in the frame.

Step 42

Insert the pointed end of your spudger in the gap between the upper 5G mmWave antenna and the frame
Pry the antenna out of its recess until you can grab it with your fingers or blunt nose tweezers.
If the antenna feels stuck, apply a heated iOpener for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
Remove the upper 5G mmWave antenna.

Step 43

Replace the adhesive on the upper 5G mmWave antenna before reinstalling it. If you don't have replacement adhesive, reuse your old one or use custom-cut adhesive.
Remove the existing adhesive from the antenna with blunt nose tweezers or your fingers.
Remove the clear liner from your new adhesive.
Apply the new adhesive to the bottom of the antenna, with its round end farthest from the connector.
Remove the green liner from the adhesive before reinstalling the antenna in the frame.

Step 44

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top of the screen for two minutes.
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display is susceptible to heat damage.

Step 45

The adhesive securing the camera is very strong. Work slowly and apply more heat if the camera feels stuck. Avoid separating the circuit board from the camera, like this.
Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry the front-facing camera from its recess.
If the camera doesn't loosen, use your SIM card eject tool to scrape away the epoxy surrounding the camera.

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Step 46

Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to grab and remove the front-facing camera from its recess.

Step 47

During reassembly, prepare your new frame for the front-facing camera:
Remove the black adhesive liner from the front-facing camera recess.
Peel and remove the foam liner from the new frame.
This liner isn't necessary for the repair.

Step 48

Before installing the front-facing camera, replace the adhesive in the frame:
Remove the clear liner from the front-facing camera adhesive.
Place the adhesive in the camera recess with its pull tab facing right.
Remove the blue adhesive liner using its pull tab.
Insert the front-facing camera into its recess in the frame and apply pressure to secure it.

Step 49

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the display cable press connector.

Step 50

Grab and remove the display cable from the frame.

Step 51

Insert the corner of your spudger in the tab on the power and volume button bracket.
Twist the spudger upward to pry and loosen the bracket from its recess in the frame.
During reassembly, press each button to make sure they "click." They should have the same sound and feel as before disassembly.

Step 52

Use blunt nose tweezers or your fingers to grab and remove the power and volume button bracket.
The button pad may come out with the bracket.
Use your fingers to grab and remove the button pad.
During reassembly, insert the button pad first. Then, insert the bracket against the back of the button pad. Together, they look like this.

Step 53

Insert one arm of your blunt nose tweezers into the power button's recess.
Press against the power button's peg to separate it from the frame enough so you can grab the button with your fingers.
If blunt nose tweezers don't reach deep enough into the recess, use the bent tip of a paperclip or a similarly-shaped object.
Use your fingers to grab and remove the power button.

Step 54

Insert one arm of your blunt nose tweezers into the volume button's recess.
Press against both of the volume button's pegs to separate them from the frame enough so you can grab the buttons with your fingers.
If blunt nose tweezers don't reach deep enough into the recess, use the bent tip of a paperclip or a similar-shaped object.
Use your fingers to grab and remove the volume buttons.

Step 55

You're now left with the screen and battery assembly.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.

Conclusion

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

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Author

Clay Eickemeyer

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6 comments

In order to best retain the water resistance, how can I best reapply the adhesive? Do I just use the adhesive that was already there or do I need to buy some?

Niall Cunningham - 08/08/23

Hi Niall! We wrote a guide describing the process of reapplying adhesive. Click here to see that guide. If your replacement part didn't come with adhesive, then you'll need to buy some, or cut thin, double-sided tape to apply in the same places as the old adhesive. My personal tips, once the new adhesive is in place, is to heat the back cover and firmly press around the edges. Then, lay something heavy on the phone to provide even pressure on the back cover (be careful of the camera bump) overnight. Good luck with the rest of the repair!

Clay Eickemeyer -

After replacing, does the fingerprint reader still work?

Sašo Domadenik - 31/08/23

Hi! The fingerprint sensor is built into the screen assembly on the S22 models. Your new screen and battery may need to be reset or recalibrated. Here's some basic information regarding the S22 fingerprint reader, which may be a helpful starting place: https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobil...

Clay Eickemeyer -

Quick note on the replacement screen. Mine came from you guys with new power/volume buttons and earpiece speaker already installed.

lowrez -

Great, detailed guide. Great job!

Vinay Singh -