Introduction
Use this guide to remove or replace the wireless charging coil on your Samsung Galaxy Note20.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your phone. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
What you need
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the left side of the rear cover for one minute.
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Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the rear cover, as close to the edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear cover and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner to cut through the adhesive.
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Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
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Repeat the process of heating and cutting the adhesive along the three remaining sides of the rear cover.
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As you proceed, leave an opening pick in each corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
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Tool used on this step:Magnetic Project Mat$19.95
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 4.0 mm screws securing the motherboard shield.
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While using a pair of tweezers to hold the motherboard shield out of the way, use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the battery press connector.
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While using a pair of tweezers to hold the motherboard shield out of the way, use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the wireless charging coil press connector.
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Grip the motherboard shield with your fingers.
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Peel the wireless charging coil up and away from the device.
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Remove the wireless charging coil.
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