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Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the SIM tray: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the SIM tray: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the SIM tray: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Before starting repairs, take your Galaxy A20e off the charger and power it down.

    • Insert a SIM card eject tool, a SIM eject bit or a straightened paper clip into the hole on the SIM tray located on the left side of the phone.

    • Press your SIM card eject tool firmly into the hole in order to eject the SIM card tray.

    • Remove the SIM card tray.

    • When reinserting the cards, make sure to properly orient them in the tray.

  2. Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Unclip the plastic clips: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Unclip the plastic clips: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • The back cover is held in place by plastic clips.

    • Insert an opening pick between the screen and the back cover on the left edge next to the hole for the SIM-eject tool.

  3. Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the opening pick around the bottom left corner to unclip the plastic clips.

  4. Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to unclip the plastic clips.

  5. Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the opening pick along the right edge to the top right corner to unclip the plastic clips.

  6. Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Separate the phone assembly from the back cover.

  7. Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Disconnect the fingerprint sensor: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Disconnect the fingerprint sensor: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Use an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor.

  8. Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Loosen the fingerprint sensor: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Loosen the fingerprint sensor: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Push against the left edge of the fingerprint sensor with an opening pick to slide the sensor to the right and separate it from the motherboard cover.

  9. Samsung Galaxy A20e Fingerprint Sensor Replacement, Remove the fingerprint sensor: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the fingerprint sensor.

Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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