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Motherboard Removal

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This guide is only intended to be used as a prerequisite for other guides. It's incomplete by itself.

Introduction

Prerequisite guide for removing the motherboard in the Samsung Galaxy S24+.

What you need

  1. Motherboard Removal, Prepare your phone for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Prepare your phone for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

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  2. Motherboard Removal, Heat the right edge: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right 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.

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  3. Motherboard Removal, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 1 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 2 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Insert an opening pick: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

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  4. Motherboard Removal, Separate the right adhesive: step 4, image 1 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Separate the right adhesive: step 4, image 2 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Separate the right adhesive: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

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  5. Motherboard Removal, Heat the bottom edge: step 5, image 1 of 1

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

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  6. Motherboard Removal, Separate the corner adhesive: step 6, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Separate the corner adhesive: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Rotate the opening pick around the bottom right corner to separate the adhesive.

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  7. Motherboard Removal, Separate the bottom adhesive: step 7, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Separate the bottom adhesive: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a second pick at the bottom right corner.

    • 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.

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  8. Motherboard Removal, Heat the left edge: step 8, image 1 of 1

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

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  9. Motherboard Removal, Separate the corner adhesive: step 9, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Separate the corner adhesive: step 9, image 2 of 2

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

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  10. Motherboard Removal, Separate the left adhesive: step 10, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Separate the left adhesive: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.

    • Slide the pick toward the top left corner to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick near the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  11. Motherboard Removal, Heat the top edge: step 11, image 1 of 1

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

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  13. Motherboard Removal, Separate the corner adhesive: step 12, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Separate the corner adhesive: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Rotate the opening pick around the top left corner to separate the adhesive.

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  14. Motherboard Removal, Separate the top adhesive: step 13, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Separate the top adhesive: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner.

    • Slide the pick toward the top right corner to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick near the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  15. Motherboard Removal, Separate the rear mic adhesive: step 14, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Separate the rear mic adhesive: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • There's a square of adhesive around the rear microphone, just above the flash.

    • Line up the tip of an opening pick with the flash.

    • Slide the opening pick under the top of the back cover until you feel it start to snag on the adhesive.

    • Keep sliding the pick toward the bottom of the phone while gently lifting the cover until the cover is free of the adhesive.

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  16. Motherboard Removal, Remove the back cover: step 15, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Remove the back cover: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Grab and remove the back cover.

    • If the back cover is not lifting easily, use an opening pick to separate any adhesive that may have resealed.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to remove all adhesive from the back cover and the phone. Use heat or isopropyl alcohol (90% or greater) and a coffee filter or lint-free cloth if you're having trouble removing the adhesive.

    • If you're using custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide.

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  17. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the wireless charging coil: step 16, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the wireless charging coil: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector from the motherboard.

    • There's an arrow printed on the board near each press connector that indicates the recommended prying location.

    • To reconnect press connectors, align the connector carefully over its socket and press down with your fingertip—first on one side, then the other—until it clicks into place. Don't try to force the connector into place. If you're having trouble, reposition it and try again.

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  18. Motherboard Removal, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker screws: step 17, image 1 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker screws: step 17, image 2 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker screws: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • 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

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  19. Motherboard Removal, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker: step 18, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the point of a spudger in the notch at the top left corner of the loudspeaker, which is marked by an arrow.

    • Pry up to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.

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  20. Motherboard Removal: step 19, image 1 of 3 Motherboard Removal: step 19, image 2 of 3 Motherboard Removal: step 19, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers to lift the loudspeaker away from the frame.

    • Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the frame.

    • During reassembly, press around the edges of the loudspeaker to clip it to the frame before reinserting the screws.

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  21. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the battery: step 20, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the battery: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

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  22. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the interconnect cables: step 21, image 1 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the interconnect cables: step 21, image 2 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the interconnect cables: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect both interconnect cable press connectors from the daughterboard.

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  23. Motherboard Removal: step 22, image 1 of 3 Motherboard Removal: step 22, image 2 of 3 Motherboard Removal: step 22, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect both interconnect cable press connectors from the motherboard.

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  24. Motherboard Removal, Remove the interconnect cables: step 23, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Remove the interconnect cables: step 23, image 2 of 2

    • Grab and remove the interconnect cables from the phone.

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  25. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the earpiece speaker: step 24, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the earpiece speaker: step 24, image 2 of 2

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

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  26. Motherboard Removal, Remove the earpiece speaker screws: step 25, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Remove the earpiece speaker screws: step 25, image 2 of 2

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

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  27. Motherboard Removal, Remove the earpiece speaker: step 26, image 1 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Remove the earpiece speaker: step 26, image 2 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Remove the earpiece speaker: step 26, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the bottom edge of the earpiece speaker and the metal plate on the motherboard.

    • Twist the spudger to unclip the earpiece speaker from the frame and remove it.

    • During reassembly, insert the top edge of the earpiece speaker into the frame first before pressing down and clipping it back in.

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  28. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the upper antenna: step 27, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the upper antenna: step 27, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the tip of a spudger under the top left corner of the upper antenna press connector.

    • Do not insert the spudger anywhere else to avoid damaging surface-mounted components.

    • Pry up and disconnect the upper antenna press connector from the motherboard

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  29. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the front camera: step 28, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the front camera: step 28, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the tip of a spudger under the bottom right corner of the front camera press connector.

    • Do not insert the spudger anywhere else to avoid damaging surface-mounted components.

    • Pry up and disconnect the front camera press connector from the motherboard.

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  30. Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the display and lower antenna: step 29, image 1 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the display and lower antenna: step 29, image 2 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Disconnect the display and lower antenna: step 29, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display and lower antenna cable press connectors from the motherboard.

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  31. Motherboard Removal, Remove the motherboard screws: step 30, image 1 of 2 Motherboard Removal, Remove the motherboard screws: step 30, image 2 of 2

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

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  32. Motherboard Removal, Remove the motherboard: step 31, image 1 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Remove the motherboard: step 31, image 2 of 3 Motherboard Removal, Remove the motherboard: step 31, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top edge of the motherboard and the phone frame, in the earpiece speaker cutout.

    • Pry against the frame to lift the motherboard out of its slot and remove it.

    • During reassembly, make sure all of the cables are out of the way before placing the motherboard back into the frame.

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Conclusion

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

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