crwdns2933423:0crwdne2933423:0

How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus

crwdns2862623:0crwdne2862623:0
crwdns2942641:0crwdne2942641:0

crwdns2942213:0crwdne2942213:0

  1. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Heat the bottom edge: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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 both susceptible to heat damage.

  2. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Secure a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible.

    • If the back cover is cracked, the suction handle may not stick. Try lifting it with strong tape, or superglue the suction handle in place and allow it to cure so you can proceed.

    • Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back 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 you created.

    • Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  3. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge of your phone.

    • Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  4. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Heat the right edge: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.

  5. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it has most likely cooled down. Use your iOpener for two to three minutes to reheat it.

    • Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone.

    • Slide the opening pick along the right edge of your phone to slice the adhesive.

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

  6. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Heat the top edge: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.

  7. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • When you slice near the camera assembly, insert only the tip of the opening pick (~4-5 mm) to avoid damaging or smearing the camera.

    • Insert a fourth opening pick underneath the top right corner of your phone.

    • Slide the opening pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

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

  8. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Heat the left edge: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.

  9. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert a fifth opening pick underneath the bottom left corner.

    • Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the back cover to slice the remaining adhesive.

    • When you slice near the power button, insert only the tip of the opening pick (~3-4 mm) to avoid damaging the power and volume button flex cable.

  10. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Remove the back cover.

    • 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.

    • If you're using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

  11. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Take care not to puncture or bend the battery with your tool—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a thermal event.

    • Be careful of the cable that runs beneath the charging coil. Work slowly and stop sliding the pick if it catches on the cable.

    • Insert an opening pick underneath the left bottom end of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.

    • Carefully slide the opening pick along the bottom left edge of the assembly to separate it from the battery.

  12. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert an opening pick underneath the bottom end of the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.

    • Carefully slide the opening pick along the bottom of the assembly to separate it from the loudspeaker.

  13. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the charging coil: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the charging coil: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the charging coil by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

  14. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the NFC antenna: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the NFC antenna: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the NFC antenna by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

  15. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Unfasten the NFC antenna & charging coil assembly screws: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 3.9 mm-long screws securing the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.

  16. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Remove the NFC antenna & charging coil assembly: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Remove the NFC antenna & charging coil assembly: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Remove the NFC antenna & charging coil assembly: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to carefully remove the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.

  17. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the battery cable: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the battery cable: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

  18. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the display flex cable: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the display flex cable: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the display flex cable by prying its upper connector straight up from its socket.

  19. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the main & interconnect flex cables: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the main & interconnect flex cables: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the main & interconnect flex cables: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the main and interconnect flex cables from the motherboard by prying their upper connectors straight up from their sockets.

  20. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Unfasten the earpiece speaker assembly screws: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 3.9 mm-long screws securing the earpiece speaker assembly.

  21. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the earpiece speaker: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the earpiece speaker: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the earpiece speaker cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

  22. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Pry up the earpiece speaker assembly: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Pry up the earpiece speaker assembly: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert a spudger underneath the bottom left edge of the earpiece speaker assembly.

    • Use your spudger to pry up the earpiece speaker assembly.

  23. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Remove the earpiece speaker assembly: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Remove the earpiece speaker assembly: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to carefully remove the earpiece speaker assembly.

    • During reassembly apply new adhesive where it's necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).

  24. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the front facing camera: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the front facing camera: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the front facing camera: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the front facing camera cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

  25. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the power button flex cable: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the power button flex cable: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the power button flex cable: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • During the following step do not fold the cable sharply and only bend it to avoid cable damage.

    • Use a spudger to disconnect the power button flex cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

    • Use your spudger to carefully bend the flex cable to the side to avoid damaging it during the motherboard removal.

  26. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the antenna flex cable: crwdns2935265:026crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Disconnect the antenna flex cable: crwdns2935265:026crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • During the following step do not fold the cable sharply and only bend it to avoid cable damage.

    • Use a spudger to disconnect the power antenna flex cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

    • Use your spudger to carefully bend the flex cable to the side to avoid damaging it during the motherboard removal.

  27. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Pry up the motherboard assembly: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Pry up the motherboard assembly: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Make sure no cables are tangled with the motherboard assembly during the removal procedure to avoid cable damage.

    • Insert a spudger underneath the top edge of the motherboard assembly and next to the vibration motor.

    • Use your spudger to pry up the motherboard assembly.

  28. How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Remove the motherboard assembly: crwdns2935265:028crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 How to remove the motherboard assembly in the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Remove the motherboard assembly: crwdns2935265:028crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully remove the motherboard assembly including the rear cameras.

crwdns2915888:0crwdne2915888:0

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

Dominik Schnabelrauch

crwdns2935283:011/23/16crwdne2935283:0

232 423 crwdns2915208:0crwdne2915208:0

crwdns2935297:0682crwdne2935297:0

crwdns2915084:0crwdne2915084:0

iFixit crwdns2935289:0iFixitcrwdne2935289:0

Staff

crwdns2931471:0121crwdne2931471:0

crwdns2935297:019 996crwdne2935297:0

crwdns2947412:00crwdne2947412:0

crwdns2917038:0crwdne2917038:0

crwdns2936625:0crwdne2936625:0:

crwdns2936751:024crwdne2936751:0 0

crwdns2936753:07crwdne2936753:0 0

crwdns2936753:030crwdne2936753:0 0

crwdns2942667:0crwdne2942667:0 38