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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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  2. Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  3. Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  5. 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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  6. Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

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

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  7. Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A11 Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • If needed, use a hairdryer on low heat to soften the adhesive under 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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  8. 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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