Samsung Galaxy Note10+ Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Carsten Frauenheim

Comments: 8

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

Use this guide to remove or replace the motherboard on your Samsung Galaxy Note10+.

Tools

Parts

Galaxy Note10+ Rear Cover Adhesive

Step 1

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray on the top edge of the phone.
Press firmly to eject the tray.
Remove the SIM card tray.

Step 2

Completely power off your phone before you begin disassembly.
Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the rear cover for one minute.
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.

I have an adjustable hot plate. I bought it when I replaced the back and battery on a previous note. I am wondering about some type of shim so that the camera bump is not in contact with the hot plate. I am thinking about fender washers. Is there a better way?

Rusty Lingenfelter - 05/06/21

Step 3

Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the rear cover, as close to the edge as possible.
If your rear cover is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the broken cover.
Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear cover and the frame.
Depending on the age of your phone, this may be difficult. If you are having trouble, apply more heat to the edge and try again.
Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.

Step 4

Slide the opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
Don't insert the opening pick more than halfway into the phone or you risk damaging internal components.
Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

Step 5

Repeat the previous heating and cutting procedure for the remaining three sides of the phone.
Leave an opening pick on each side as you continue to the next to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
The rear cover will begin to separate from the phone as you finish all sides of the phone.

Be extremely carefull: rear cover is very fragile!

Elbert Ainstein -

Step 6

Lift the rear cover straight up to remove it.
Follow this guide to reinstall the rear cover and replace the adhesive.
Be sure to turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing the device.
If you're using Tesa tape to reattach components, follow this guide.

Muy buena la guia. nada que añadir. para montar solo limpia el equipo donde estaba el tape anterior, y remoueve los el tape de la tapa nueva solo ponla y listo…

Manuel carrion -

Step 7

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 4 mm screws securing the wireless charging coil.

Phillips #000

fosgate3 -

Step 8

Use a pair of tweezers to lift up and flip back the metal shield covering the battery connector.

Step 9

While holding the metal shield up and out of the way, use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the battery connector to disconnect it.

Step 10

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the wireless charging coil connector from the motherboard.

Step 11

Tilt the metal shielding up so you can grip it with your fingers.
Peel the wireless charging coil up and away from the device.
The wireless charging coil is secured to the phone with some light adhesive.
Remove the wireless charging coil.

Can you reuse the wireless charging coil? I don’t see a replacement on the site. I just learning all this.

Jon Marble -

Step 12

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 4 mm screws securing the loudspeaker.

Step 13

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the loudspeaker.

Step 14

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the main interconnect cable from the motherboard.
Disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the motherboard.

Step 15

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the main interconnect cable from the daughterboard.
Disconnect the secondary interconnect cable from the daughterboard.

Step 16

Remove both interconnect cables.

Step 17

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm screws securing the top plastic cover.

Step 18

Use a pair of tweezers to pivot the top plastic cover up and off of the phone.

Step 19

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the touch layer connector from the motherboard.
Disconnect the side button connector from the motherboard.

Step 20

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the S-Pen charging coil connector from the motherboard.

Step 21

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the display cable from the motherboard.

Step 22

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the motherboard enough to grip it with your fingers.
Remove the motherboard.

Conclusion

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps 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.