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Samsung Galaxy S10e Fingerprint Sensor Prereq

Prerequisite Only
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy S10e Fingerprint Sensor Prereq, Disconnect the fingerprint sensor: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S10e Fingerprint Sensor Prereq, Disconnect the fingerprint sensor: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor connector from its motherboard socket.

  2. Samsung Galaxy S10e Fingerprint Sensor Prereq, Remove the fingerprint sensor bracket: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 4 mm screws securing the fingerprint sensor bracket.

  3. Samsung Galaxy S10e Fingerprint Sensor Prereq: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the fingerprint sensor bracket for one minute to loosen the adhesive.

  4. Samsung Galaxy S10e Fingerprint Sensor Prereq: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S10e Fingerprint Sensor Prereq: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S10e Fingerprint Sensor Prereq: step 4, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
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    • The fingerprint sensor bracket is held in place with very strong adhesive.

    • Use the points of your tweezers to slowly pry up the fingerprint sensor bracket.

    • If the bracket won't budge, apply more heat and try again.

    • Remove the fingerprint sensor bracket.

  5. Samsung Galaxy S10e Fingerprint Sensor Prereq, Loosen the fingerprint sensor cable: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S10e Fingerprint Sensor Prereq, Loosen the fingerprint sensor cable: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use a pair of tweezers to loosen the fingerprint sensor cable from the adhesive gasket.

Conclusion

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

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