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Use this guide to replace a damaged midframe assembly on your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+. The midframe assembly includes the NFC antenna and wireless charging coil, so use this guide to replace those as well.
This guide involves removing the rear glass, which will destroy the adhesive holding it in place. The adhesive will need to be replaced before the rear glass is reinstalled.
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the volume button side of the phone for about two minutes.
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Once the back panel is hot to the touch, apply a suction cup near the center of the phone, and as close as possible to the edge of the panel.
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Lift on the suction cup to create a small gap underneath the rear glass, and insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the pick along the side of the phone to cut the adhesive securing the rear panel.
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Repeat the heating and cutting procedure for the remaining three sides of the phone.
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Leave an opening pick under each edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Use an opening pick to slice through any remaining adhesive.
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Remove the rear glass.
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First use tweezers to peel away any remaining adhesive from both the back cover and the phone's chassis.
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Then, clean the adhesion areas with high concentration isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%) and a lint-free cloth. Swipe in one direction only, not back and forth. This will help prep the surface for the new adhesive.
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Be sure to turn on your phone and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing the phone.
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Replacement adhesive comes in a pre-cut sheet to match the exact contours of the back cover. The sheet is asymmetrical, so make sure the screw holes in the adhesive sheet line up with the screws on the frame before applying the adhesive.
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After installing the rear cover, apply strong, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes to help the adhesive form a good bond, such as by placing it under a stack of heavy books.
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Remove eighteen 3.2 mm screws from the midframe.
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Press down on the back of the battery while you lift up on the edges of the midframe to separate the midframe from the rest of the phone.
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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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