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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Before you begin: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Before you begin: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Before you begin, let your battery drain below 25%—a charged lithium-ion battery can be dangerous if accidentally punctured.

    • Power off your phone and unplug any cables.

  2. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Heat the bottom edge: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.

    • You can also use a hair dryer—but be careful, as extreme heat will warp the back cover.

  3. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Apply a suction cup to the center of the back cover's bottom edge, as close to the edge as possible.

    • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and frame.

    • This will require significant force. If you're having trouble, apply more heat and try again.

    • Insert an opening pick in the gap.

  4. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Slice the bottom adhesive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Slice the bottom adhesive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Slice the bottom adhesive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive securing the back cover.

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

  5. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Heat the right edge: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.

    • You can also use a hair dryer—but be careful, as extreme heat will warp the back cover.

  6. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Slice the right adhesive: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Slice the right adhesive: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Slice the right adhesive: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner and all the way up the right edge to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick inserted in the top right corner.

  7. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Heat the top edge: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.

    • You can also use a hair dryer—but be careful, as extreme heat will warp the back cover.

  8. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Slice the top adhesive: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Slice the top adhesive: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the opening pick around the top right corner and along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick inserted in the top left corner.

  9. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Heat the left edge: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.

    • You can also use a hair dryer—but be careful, as extreme heat will warp the back cover.

  10. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Slice the left adhesive: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Slice the left adhesive: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Slice the left adhesive: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the opening pick around the top left corner and all the way down the left edge to slice the remaining adhesive.

  11. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the back cover.

    • If the back cover is still stuck to the frame, slide an opening pick around the perimeter to separate any remaining adhesive.

  12. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Reassembly information: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Reassembly information: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Reassembly information: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your device and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power it back down completely before you continue working.

    • If you're reinstalling your old back cover:

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to peel off the old adhesive from the back cover and frame.

    • Use highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and a microfiber cloth to remove any remaining adhesive residue.

    • Follow this guide to apply new custom-cut adhesive.

    • If you're installing a new back cover, peel off the liners and press firmly around the perimeter to secure the back cover to the frame.

  13. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Unfasten the wireless charging assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Unfasten the wireless charging assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Unfasten the wireless charging assembly: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The wireless charging assembly includes the motherboard cover, wireless charging coil, and loudspeaker. They're held together with graphite tape and should be removed as one piece.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 16 screws securing the wireless charging assembly:

    • Nine 4 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover

    • Seven 4.5 mm-long screws securing the loudspeaker

  14. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Unclip the motherboard cover: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Unclip the motherboard cover: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Unclip the motherboard cover: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert a pick under the bottom right edge of the motherboard cover.

    • Twist the pick to release the clips securing the cover.

    • Insert and twist the opening pick on the bottom left edge of the cover to release the remaining clips.

    • During reassembly, press down firmly around the perimeter of the motherboard cover to engage the clips.

  15. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Reposition the motherboard cover: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Reposition the motherboard cover: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
  16. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Disconnect the battery: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Disconnect the battery: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Disconnect the battery: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery and wireless charging press connectors from the motherboard.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down in the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

  17. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Unclip the loudspeaker: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Unclip the loudspeaker: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Unclip the loudspeaker: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the point of a spudger between the bottom left corner of the loudspeaker and the frame.

    • Pry up to release the clips securing the left edge of the loudspeaker.

    • Pry up the bottom right corner of the loudspeaker to release the remaining clips.

    • During reassembly, press down firmly around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to engage the clips.

  18. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the wireless charging assembly: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the wireless charging assembly: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the wireless charging assembly: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the wireless charging assembly.

  19. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Disconnect the fingerprint sensor: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Disconnect the fingerprint sensor: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor press connector.

  20. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the fingerprint sensor: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the fingerprint sensor: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the fingerprint sensor: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Light adhesive secures the fingerprint sensor to the frame.

    • Insert the point of a spudger between the left edge of the fingerprint sensor and the frame.

    • Pry the fingerprint sensor up and remove it.

    • During reassembly:

    • If your new fingerprint sensor has adhesive pre-installed, remove any plastic liners.

    • Otherwise, apply your custom-cut adhesive or thin double-sided tape evenly along the bottom of the new fingerprint sensor, making sure not to cover the lens.

    • Push the fingerprint sensor firmly into its recess to secure it.

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

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