How to Replace Samsung Galaxy S20 Screen: A Complete Step By Step Guide

If you have a cracked or broken screen on your Samsung Galaxy S20, you might wonder how to fix it yourself. Replacing the screen of your Galaxy S20 is challenging, but it is possible with the right tools and some patience.

I will be showng you steps by steps how you can replace the screen of your Galaxy S20, with detailed instructions and pictures. By following this guide, you can save money and time and restore your Galaxy S20 to its original condition.

I have split this guide into different sections, which will show you what you will do at each and every point. So in this guide, you will see the follwing ection:

• What tools and parts you need to replace the screen of your Galaxy S20
• How to remove the back cover, battery, and motherboard of your Galaxy S20
• How to disconnect and remove the old screen of your Galaxy S20
• How to install and connect the new screen of your Galaxy S20
• How to reassemble your Galaxy S20 and test the new screen

Before you start, you should know that replacing the screen of your Galaxy S20 is risky and delicate. You may damage your phone or void your warranty if you do it incorrectly.

You should also know that your phone will lose its water resistance after the repair. Therefore, you should only attempt this repair if you are confident in your skills and have no other option.

What You Need to Replace the Screen of Your Galaxy S20

To replace the screen of your Galaxy S20, you will need some tools that will make your work very easy and smooth. Without these tools, you won’t get the screen replaced successfully. So the tools you will need in this part are listed below:

• A heat gun or a hair dryer
• A suction cup
• A spudger or a plastic opening tool
• A pair of tweezers
• A Phillips #00 screwdriver
• A SIM card eject tool.
• A new screen assembly for your Galaxy S20. You can buy one from iFixit Europe or Screen Fixed. Make sure you buy the correct screen for your Galaxy S20 model. Some screens come pre-installed in a new frame, making the repair more accessible and expensive.
• A new adhesive for your Galaxy S20. You can buy one from iFixit Europe or Screen Fixed. You will need this to reattach the back cover and the screen to the frame of your phone.

How to Remove the Back Cover, Battery, and Motherboard of Your Galaxy S20

To access the screen assembly, you must remove the back cover, battery, and motherboard of your Galaxy S20. For you do this, you need to carefully follow the below steps, do not skip even one.

• Heat the left edge of the back cover with an iOpener for two minutes.
• Place a second opening pick in the gap at the bottom edge, then smoothly glide it along the left edge to slice through the adhesive.
• Repeat the same process for the right and top edges of the back cover. Exercise caution to avoid harming the fingerprint sensor cable located close to the uppermost right corner of the phone.
• Lift the back cover from the bottom edge and swing it open like a book. Please do not remove it altogether, as the fingerprint sensor cable still connects it.
• To remove the item, a Phillips #00 screwdriver will be required to remove the 13 screws securing the wireless charging coil and the loudspeaker assembly.
• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor cable from the motherboard.
• Remove the back cover and the wireless charging coil together.
• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.
• Insert the flat end of a spudger under the battery near the bottom edge and gently pry it up. You may need to apply some heat to soften the adhesive.
• Could you remove the battery and set it aside?
• Utilize a spudger tool to delicately elevate and separate the display connector, the front-facing camera connector, and the earpiece speaker connector from the motherboard.
• Use a pair of tweezers to peel off the black tape covering the antenna cable connector near the bottom left corner of the phone.
• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the antenna cable connector from the motherboard.
• If you have the Verizon U.W. model, use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two mmWave antenna connectors from the motherboard. They are located near the top left and right corners of the phone.
• To disassemble, make use of a Phillips #00 screwdriver and take out the pair screws securing the motherboard.
• Carefully lift the motherboard from the top edge and remove it from the phone.

With these steps, you have now removed the back cover, battery, and motherboard of your Galaxy S20. You are ready to discounent and remove your screen without damagine anything internally in your Galaxy S20.

How to Disconnect and Remove the Old Screen of Your Galaxy S20

To disconnect and remove the old screen of your Galaxy S20, you will need to do the following carefully and as always never skip any step for any reason:

• Heat the bottom edge of the screen with an iOpener for two minutes.
• Apply a suction cup to the front of the screen and position it as near to the center of the lower edge as achievable.
• Pull on the suction cup with firm; a consistent force is applied to generate a space between the screen and the frame.
• Gently slide the pointed end of an opening pick into the crevice. You may need more heat and force to create a sufficient gap. Do not damage the OLED panel or the digitizer with the choice.
• Glide the pick smoothly and steadily along the lower edge to efficiently sever the bond created by the adhesive. Leave the choice in the seam to prevent the glue from resealing.
• Repeat the same process for the screen’s left, suitable, and top edges. Stay within the corners, or you may damage the display cables.
• Once you have cut through the adhesive on all four sides, carefully lift the screen from the bottom edge and swing it open like a book. Please do not remove it altogether, as two display cables still connect.
• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two display cables from the screen assembly. They are located near the top left corner of the phone.
• Remove the old screen and set it aside.

If you have followed followed this stesp as instrcuted, you have now disconnected and removed the old screen of your Galaxy S20. You are ready to proceed to the next step.

How to Install and Connect the New Screen of Your Galaxy S20

To install and connect the new screen of your Galaxy S20. To do this, you will need to carefully do the following as i ave listd them below:

• Align the new screen assembly with the frame of the phone. Ensure the display cables are routed correctly and not trapped under the screen.
• Use a spudger to reconnect the two display cables to the screen assembly. They are located near the top left corner of the phone.
• Press the screen firmly into the frame to ensure it is aligned and flush on all four sides.
• Apply new adhesive to the edges of the screen. You can use pre-cut adhesive strips or Tesa tape. Ensure the bond does not cover display cables, sensors, or connectors.
• If your new screen comes with a protective film, peel it off.

With this very simple steps, you have now installed and connected the new screen of your Galaxy S20. So letrs go over the last part.

How to Reassemble Your Galaxy S20 and Test the New Screen

To reassemble your Galaxy S20 and test the new screen, you need to first make sure you are not leaving any dirt inside your phone. Make sure you have cleaned the phone very well with a metilated spirit. You will need to do the following:

• Place the motherboard back into the phone and align it with the screw holes.
• Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to secure the motherboard with the two screws.
• Reconnect the antenna cable connector to the motherboard. Use a pair of tweezers to press the black tape back over the connector.
• If you have the Verizon U.W. model, reconnect the two mmWave antenna connectors to the motherboard. They are located near the top left and right corners of the phone.
• Reconnect the display connector, the front-facing camera connector, and the earpiece speaker connector to the motherboard. Use a spudger to press them firmly into place.
• Place the battery back into the phone and align it with the adhesive. Press it firmly to adhere it to the frame.
• Reconnect the battery connector to the motherboard. Use a spudger to press it firmly into place.
• Place the wireless charging coil and the loudspeaker assembly back into the phone and align them with the screw holes.
• Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to secure the wireless charging coil and the loudspeaker assembly with the 13 screws.
• Reconnect the fingerprint sensor cable to the motherboard. Use a spudger to press it firmly into place.
• Place the back cover over the phone and align it with the frame. Make sure the fingerprint sensor cable is not trapped under the back cover.
• Revamp the adhesive on the borders of the rear panel. You can use pre-cut adhesive strips or Tesa tape. Ensure the bond does not cover any sensors, connectors, or cameras.
• Please press the back cover firmly into the frame and ensure it is aligned and flush on all four sides.
• Return the SIM card tray to its place within the device. Make sure it is in the proper orientation relative to the phone.
• Power on your phone and test the new screen. Check the touch sensitivity, the display quality, and the fingerprint sensor functionality.

I believe by now your phone is coupled together and ready to use again. You have now reassembled your Galaxy S20 and tested the new screen, which should be working very fine by now. You have successfully replaced the screen of your Galaxy S20.

Conclusion

I showed you in detail and steps by step how to replace the screen of your Galaxy S20 with a genuine Samsung part. I explained what tools and parts you need, how to remove the back cover, battery, and motherboard of your Galaxy S20, how to disconnect and remove the old screen of your Galaxy S20, how to install and connect the new screen of your Galaxy S20, and how to reassemble your Galaxy S20 and test the new screen. By following this guide, you can save money and time and restore your Galaxy S20 to its original condition.

Replacing the screen of your Galaxy S20 is challenging, but it is possible with the right tools and some patience. However, you should be aware of the risks and challenges involved in this repair. You may damage your phone or void your warranty if you do it incorrectly. You should also know that your phone will lose its water resistance after the repair. Therefore, you should only attempt this repair if you are confident in your skills and have no other option.