Introduction
Follow this guide to replace the battery in your Samsung Galaxy S22+.
This guide is for the battery itself. If you're replacing the OEM screen and battery assembly (the frame, screen, and battery as one piece), follow this guide.
You'll see references to the Samsung Self Repair Kit throughout this guide. Ignore those bullets, as they don't apply to this guide.
What you need
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Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for three minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.
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Secure a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible.
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Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap you created.
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Remove the suction handle.
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Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick inserted near the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Apply the heated iOpener to the left edge of the phone for 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
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Reheat your iOpener for 30 seconds if necessary.
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Insert a second opening pick into the gap created near the bottom left corner.
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Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick inserted near the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Remove the back cover.
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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.
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Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Apply heat if you're having trouble separating the adhesive.
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If you're using Samsung custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide.
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If you're using double-sided tape, follow this guide.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the charging coil's press connector from the motherboard.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the NFC antenna cable from the motherboard.
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If you're using the Samsung Self Repair Kit, take a moment to identify your screws and label them accordingly:
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Label the bag with the most screws and the colored bag #3428.
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Label the clear bag with two screws #3229.
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Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 3.5 mm screws securing the charging coil.
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Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 3.5 mm screws securing the loudspeaker.
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Insert your spudger in between the left edge of the loudspeaker and the frame.
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Pry up to disconnect the clips securing the loudspeaker.
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Gently remove the charging coil & NFC antenna assembly.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both interconnect cables from the motherboard.
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Grab and remove the two interconnect cables from the frame.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the power and volume button press connector.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the left 5G mmWave antenna press connector.
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Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the left 5G mmWave antenna.
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Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the lower screw mount of the antenna bracket and the frame.
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Pry up on the bracket until you can grab it with blunt nose tweezers or your fingers.
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Remove the left 5G mmWave antenna.
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Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector from the motherboard.
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Use a pipette or syringe to apply a few drops of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) between the right edge of the battery and frame.
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Elevate the right edge of the phone for one minute to allow the isopropyl alcohol to flow under the battery and soften the adhesive.
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Apply a suction cup to the battery, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick between the right edge of the battery and frame.
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Push the opening pick down and rotate it so the long end is between the battery and frame.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
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.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
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.
