Samsung Galaxy S22+ Battery Replacement

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for three minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Secure a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible.

Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.

Insert an opening pick into the gap you created.

Remove the suction handle.

Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick inserted near the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Apply the heated iOpener to the left edge of the phone for 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.

Reheat your iOpener for 30 seconds if necessary.

Insert a second opening pick into the gap created near the bottom left corner.

Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick inserted near the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Apply your heated iOpener to the right edge of the phone for 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.

Reheat your iOpener for 30 seconds if necessary.

Insert a third opening pick into the gap created along the bottom edge.

Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner of the back cover to slice the adhesive.

Continue sliding the opening pick up along the right edge of the back cover to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick inserted near the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Apply your heated iOpener to the top edge of the phone for 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.

Reheat your iOpener for 30 seconds if necessary.

Slide the opening pick in the top left corner across the top edge to separate the remaining adhesive.

Remove the back cover.

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.

Follow this guide to replace the back cover adhesive and install the back cover.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the charging coil's press connector from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the NFC antenna cable from the motherboard.

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 3.5 mm screws securing the charging coil.

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 3.5 mm screws securing the loudspeaker.

Insert your spudger in between the left edge of the loudspeaker and the frame.

Pry up to disconnect the clips securing the loudspeaker.

Gently remove the charging coil & NFC antenna assembly.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both interconnect cables from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both interconnect cables from the charging board.

Grab and remove the two interconnect cables from the frame.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the power and volume button press connector.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the left 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the left 5G mmWave antenna.

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the lower screw mount of the antenna bracket and the frame.

Pry up on the bracket until you can grab it with blunt nose tweezers or your fingers.

Remove the left 5G mmWave antenna.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector from the motherboard.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector from the bottom left corner of the phone.

Remove the screen cable.

Use a pipette or syringe to apply 1-2 drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) between the right edge of the battery and frame.

Elevate the right edge of the phone for one minute to allow the isopropyl alcohol to flow under the battery and soften the adhesive.

Apply a suction cup to the battery, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.

Insert the tip of an opening pick between the right edge of the battery and frame.

Push the opening pick down and rotate it so the long end is between the battery and frame.

Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force while prying the battery up with the opening pick.

Maintain constant pressure on the pick and suction cup until the battery separates from the frame.

Remove the battery.

If you used isopropyl alcohol, wait ten minutes before installing the new battery to allow the alcohol to completely evaporate.