5 Things you should know about fixing Samsung phones

If you're thinking about repairing your own Samsung phone, we want to do anything we can to help you. But, before you begin, you might want to know what you're getting into. Here are five things you need to know about fixing Samsung Phones.

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[Bluecolty]

Fun tip, buy a whole new frame and screen assembly together instead of buying the screen only. It makes things a lot easier. If your old screen is still intact with no dead pixels, sell it off to a screen refurbisher to recoup the extra cost of buying a display assembly with the frame. Removing the display only usually kills it, so if its still intact you might as well keep it that way.

[misssrubie]

I have experience repairing Samsungs from the S3 up to the S8 and it has gotten increasingly more difficult. Don’t get me started on the rear glass panel. These devices are tougher to get into than the Nexus 6P, in my opinion. There’s a reason why this video has to be published.

[lukecwolf]

I have so many nightmares fixing rear panels with curved edges. Thanks for reminding us that even those who have a career fixing this stuff have trouble fixing samsung phones, which have frustratingly gotten harder to repair.

[FunBotan]

Please make an "Adhesive-free electronics" list! It should be much easier to do than repair scores.

[buixote]

Denatured alcohol works better than isopropyl. When I replaced the battery in my Sony (after breaking the glass back), I just left it off and put the rest in a case... after all... new batteries regular thing... or just use *weaker* / less adhesive when re-assembling.

Maybe it's time for iFixit to start making (or partner with a maker) some replacement parts out of polycarbonate, instead of glass... esp. for the *backs*, where it's not so critical to see-through, or have fancy display electronics.

[butters_]

You really are helping people! Thank you!

[typxxilps]

hope to see such video for the XIAOMI phones and brands in the future
thx

[bpygkor]

Great video!
I hope more people start to avoid Samsung, Apple, etc. and switch over to a much better Fairphone! :)

[isteveor]

This video makes it seem WAY harder than what it really is. For experienced techs of course but even for a person who doesn’t do repairs often it really isn’t that hard. Just take patience with the back. Screen wise if you’re new just get the frame and screen together. For experienced people, screen only is WAY easier and takes less time and we all know that time is money.

[crispyjokingtuna]

I’ve always wondered why I fix it doesn’t make a pull tab adhesive for replacing Samsung batteries for the next time it’s needed…

[TheSpotify]

There's a reason why I didn't bother getting my Galaxy S7 Edge repaired when I broke the display (accidentally - by dropping it). It was too costly and too difficult to do.
It would have been just as cheap to buy a used Galaxy S7 Edge in fully working condition.
Furthermore, many Samsung displays can be purchased with the frame attached, and you move all of the components into the new frame. That's the way I'd choose.

[luke]

iFixit, can you please do a Galaxy Buds2 teardown? I'm really interested to see if those new buds are repairable or not. Thanks!

[skellymanz]

I cracked the back glass of my S20 the day I bought it 🙃. Been thinking about replacing it myself but haven't found the time or courage yet.

[subhajitsarkar]

Hey guys make a video in lenovo ThinkPad e14 gen 3 ryzen 5 5500u please

[pcqqoyc]

How much to fix the screen on a Samsung galaxy A21 plz cheap plz

[RoxsanneJensen]

I would like to know how to fix unblock phone numbers

[tabbycat]

Samsung now disables the camera when you unlock the boot loader on newer phones. What do you think of this?

[cssturm]

Hold why do you need to replace the battery with a new one if you unplug or remove it? 1:56

[idkwhattoputhere]

I opened a J6 before but I was prying the thing so hard that the board broke. And that is a charging port. It's integrated to the board so the board ultimately broke

[codrinvechiu]

My Samsung S6 has 7 years, my brother used it for 2 years and now me for the past 5. It looks like it will hold for another 2-3 years maybe more.