Skip to main content

Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement

What you need

Video Overview

  1. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Insert a fingernail or plastic opening tool into the divot to the left of the rear-facing camera.

    • Gently pry and twist the flexible rear cover off the back of the phone.

  2. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Insert a fingernail or plastic opening tool into the recess in the bottom right corner of the battery and lift upward.

    • Remove the battery away from the phone.

  3. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, microSD Card: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, microSD Card: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Using a fingertip, pull the microSD card straight down out of its slot.

    • Remove the microSD card from the phone.

  4. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, SIM Card: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Repeat the above procedure to remove the SIM card.

  5. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, Display Assembly: step 5, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, Display Assembly: step 5, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement, Display Assembly: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry up the plastic midframe connector panel.

    • Remove the connector panel with a pair of tweezers.

    • There should be enough adhesive to readhere the panel upon reassembly, otherwise use a small amount of double-stick tape.

  6. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use the sharp tip of a spudger to pry the home button cable connector straight up off its socket.

  7. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • In the following steps you will be using an iOpener to warm the adhesive affixing the display assembly to the rest of the phone. This will allow for a safer, easier screen removal. For proper iOpener use, follow our iOpener heating guide, make sure to pay attention to all warnings.

    • Place a heated iOpener on the left side of the phone for at least 90 seconds.

    • Reheat the iOpener and place it on the right half of the phone.

  8. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • In the following steps you will be using an opening pick to separate the adhesive securing the front panel glass. Only pry where directed. If you experience resistance, stop sliding the opening pick and reapply heat.

    • Insert the edge of an opening pick underneath the bottom right side of the front glass.

  9. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the opening pick up along the right side of the display.

  10. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully slide the pick around the corner, stopping before the speaker grille at the top of the phone.

  11. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • The adhesive securing the top of the phone is only a narrow strip above the earpiece speaker. Slide the pick along the top of the speaker to avoid damaging internal components.

    • Slide the opening pick across the top of the phone, being very careful not to insert the pick too deeply.

  12. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully slide the pick around the upper left corner.

    • If you encounter any resistance from cooling adhesive, reapply a heated iOpener to the left side of the phone.

  13. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the opening pick down along the left half of the phone stopping at the lower left corner.

  14. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • Slide the opening pick all the way to the bottom left corner of the phone, making sure it is securely placed.

    • In the following step you will be placing an iOpener over the home button end of the phone, you won't want your opening pick to slip out.

  15. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Place a reheated iOpener over the bottom portion of the display assembly.

    • There are delicate components in this portion of the phone, you want to ensure the adhesive is warm and easy to loosen to protect the phone.

  16. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3
    • The bottom end of the phone contains the soft button and home button ribbon cables. If you insert the opening pick too far into the phone you risk cutting these cables.

    • Slide the very end of the opening pick across the bottom edge of the display to separate the last of the remaining adhesive.

  17. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2
    • Twist the opening pick to detach the glass from the phone.

    • If the front panel does not detach easily, it may require additional adhesive cutting.

  18. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2
    • If the front panel is not easily freed, the adhesive on the soft button cable may need to be separated.

    • These cables are thin and easily damaged, therefore be certain you are only peeling them off the display assembly and not lacerating them.

    • Insert an opening pick under the soft button icons on the display and pry the button cables down off the inside of the front panel.

  19. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2
    • Slightly lift, but do not remove, the home button end of display assembly.

    • Do not remove the front panel entirely. It is still attached by a connector.

    • If you are reusing the home button flex cable, be careful not to sever the cable from the home button. Adhesive can cause the cable to rip apart from the home button. While the home button will still work, the fingerprint scanner will not.

  20. Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S5 Display Assembly Replacement: step 20, image 3 of 3
    • Use the sharp tip of a spudger to lift the front panel assembly cable connector straight up off its socket on the motherboard.

    • Safely remove the front panel assembly from phone.

    • If your replacement display did not come with a home button, follow our Home Button Assembly guide to transfer your old button over to the new display, or install a new button.

Conclusion

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

535 other people completed this guide.

Sam Goldheart

Member since: 10/18/12

465,116 Reputation

538 Guides authored

Team

iFixit Member of iFixit

Staff

135 Members

16,475 Guides authored

36 Comments

Be aware that the LCD is glued not just at the edges, but also in the middle (the orange areas in the photos for Step 20. These can adhere strongly enough to cause the LCD to crack. Don't ask how I know that.

Nathan Hillery - Reply

I cracked it this way, so yeah. Any way to get the glue fluetly enough to get the LCD off the rest of the Phone? (the LCD and digitalizer is cracked anyway)

Mick Trompke -

Onfortunately I read this to late. Many thanks anyway for confirming I'm not the only one ;)

tkuilman1 -

Been there man. Had my Samsung Galaxy S5 Active pull one of those numbers. not a fun time.

Cameron Dawson -

Just found out about that, during my first time. Thanks for the tip.

Brandon Blair -

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 5

Past 7 Days: 39

Past 30 Days: 213

All Time: 750,034