Introduction
Use this guide to replace the display assembly of your Samsung Galaxy S5 mini.
What you need
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Insert a fingernail or a plastic opening tool into the slot located above the power button.
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Gently pull the panel off the back of the phone.
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Insert fingernail or plastic opening tool into the slot at the bottom of the battery.
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Gently pry the battery away from the phone.
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Tool used on this step:iOpener$17.99
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Flip the phone and lay it on a flat surface so that the back is facing towards you.
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Use a spudger or plastic opening tool to pry up the home button cable connector and disconnect it.
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For reassembly, insert the home button cable connector through the open slot in the display assembly.
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Use an iOpener to loosen the adhesive beneath the display.
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Flip the phone over so it is lying on its back.
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Insert a plastic opening tool or a plastic opening pick in the space between the screen and the frame and slide along the right side of the phone to loosen the adhesive.
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Gently lift the display assembly away from the frame until there is a small gap and leave the first opening pick in the bottom right corner next to your home button.
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Insert a second opening pick and slide it up to the top left corner of the phone by loosening the adhesive beneath the display.
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Tool used on this step:Suction Handle$2.99
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Use a suction handle to lift the display off of your phone. The home button cable connector should go with the display through a small gap in the mid frame. If it doesn't, use a tweezer to help a little.
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Pull the display assembly away from the phone to remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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