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Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement

Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement

Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

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Dernière mise à jour le October 16, 2024

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Use this guide to replace the motherboard in your Samsung Galaxy S23.

Note: Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the back cover adhesive, but your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.

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  1. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Prepare your phone for disassembly: étape 1, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Prepare your phone for disassembly: étape 1, image 2 de 2
    • Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

    • Unplug any cables from your phone.

    • Hold the side key and the volume down button, then select "Power off" to turn off your phone.

  2. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Heat the right edge: étape 2, image 1 de 1
    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.

    • 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 susceptible to heat damage.

  3. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 3, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 3, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 3, image 3 de 3
    • Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.

    • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.

    • If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

  4. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: étape 4, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: étape 4, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the right adhesive: étape 4, image 3 de 3
    • Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick inserted near the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  5. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Heat the bottom edge: étape 5, image 1 de 1
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.

  6. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the corner adhesive: étape 6, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the corner adhesive: étape 6, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the corner adhesive: étape 6, image 3 de 3
    • Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner.

    • Rotate it around the bottom right corner to separate the adhesive.

  7. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: étape 7, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the bottom adhesive: étape 7, image 2 de 2
    • Slide your opening pick to the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  8. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Heat the left edge: étape 8, image 1 de 1
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.

  9. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the corner adhesive: étape 9, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the corner adhesive: étape 9, image 2 de 2
    • Rotate the opening pick around the bottom left corner to separate the adhesive.

  10. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: étape 10, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: étape 10, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: étape 10, image 3 de 3
    • Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.

    • Slide your pick toward the top left corner to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  11. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Heat the top edge: étape 11, image 1 de 1
    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.

  12. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the corner adhesive: étape 12, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the corner adhesive: étape 12, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the corner adhesive: étape 12, image 3 de 3
    • Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner.

    • Rotate it around the top left corner to separate the adhesive.

  13. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: étape 13, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the top adhesive: étape 13, image 2 de 2
    • Slide your opening pick to the top right corner to separate the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  14. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the flash adhesive: étape 14, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the flash adhesive: étape 14, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Separate the flash adhesive: étape 14, image 3 de 3
    • There's a remaining patch of adhesive directly under the flash.

    • Line up the tip of an opening pick with the flash cutout.

    • Slide the opening pick under the top of the back cover until you feel it start to snag on the adhesive.

    • You should see the opening pick through the flash cutout.

    • Keep sliding the pick toward the bottom of the phone until you feel the adhesive completely separate from the back cover.

    • Avoid touching the rear cameras with your pick. Pushing against the lenses risks damaging them.

  15. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the back cover: étape 15, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the back cover: étape 15, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the back cover: étape 15, image 3 de 3
    • Grab and remove the back cover.

    • If your cover is still sticking to the frame, slide an opening pick around the perimeter until the cover completely separates.

    • During reassembly:

    • 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.

    • Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Apply heat and isopropyl alcohol (90% or greater) if you're having trouble removing the adhesive.

    • If you're using custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide.

    • If you're using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

  16. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the wireless charging coil: étape 16, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the wireless charging coil: étape 16, image 2 de 2
    • Use the point of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector from the motherboard.

    • To re-attach press connectors, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

  17. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker screws: étape 17, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker screws: étape 17, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker screws: étape 17, image 3 de 3
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the thirteen 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the wireless charging coil and the loudspeaker:

    • Six screws securing the wireless charging coil

    • Seven screws securing the loudspeaker

  18. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker: étape 18, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker: étape 18, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker: étape 18, image 3 de 3
    • Insert the point of your spudger in the notch at the top left corner of the loudspeaker.

    • Pry up to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.

  19. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement: étape 19, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement: étape 19, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement: étape 19, image 3 de 3
    • Use your fingers to lift the loudspeaker away from the frame to fully separate it.

    • Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the frame.

    • During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to clip it to the frame.

  20. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the battery: étape 20, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the battery: étape 20, image 2 de 2
    • Use the point of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

  21. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the earpiece speaker: étape 21, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the earpiece speaker: étape 21, image 2 de 2
    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the earpiece speaker press connector.

  22. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker screws: étape 22, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker screws: étape 22, image 2 de 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the earpiece speaker.

  23. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: étape 23, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: étape 23, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: étape 23, image 3 de 3
    • Insert the flat end of your spudger between the bottom edge of the earpiece speaker and the sliver shield on the motherboard.

    • Don't insert your spudger anywhere else or you risk dislodging fragile surface‑mounted components.

    • Twist the spudger to unclip the earpiece speaker from the frame and remove it.

    • During reassembly, insert the top end of the earpiece speaker into the frame first before pressing down and clipping it back in.

  24. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cables: étape 24, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cables: étape 24, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cables: étape 24, image 3 de 3
    • Use your spudger to pry up and disconnect the primary and secondary interconnect cable press connectors from the daughterboard.

  25. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement: étape 25, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement: étape 25, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement: étape 25, image 3 de 3
    • Repeat the previous step for the primary and secondary interconnect cable connectors on the motherboard.

  26. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the interconnect cables: étape 26, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the interconnect cables: étape 26, image 2 de 2
    • Remove both interconnect cables.

  27. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the antenna: étape 27, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the antenna: étape 27, image 2 de 2
    • Insert the tip of your spudger between the left edge of the antenna press connector and the sliver shield on the motherboard.

    • Fragile surface mounted-components surround this connector. Prying on other edges of this connector risks dislodging them from the board.

    • Pry up and disconnect the antenna press connector.

  28. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the display and antenna cables: étape 28, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the display and antenna cables: étape 28, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the display and antenna cables: étape 28, image 3 de 3
    • Use your spudger to pry up and disconnect the display and 5G mmWave cable press connectors from the motherboard.

  29. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the front camera: étape 29, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the front camera: étape 29, image 2 de 2
    • Use your spudger to pry up and disconnect the front camera press connector.

  30. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the motherboard screws: étape 30, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the motherboard screws: étape 30, image 2 de 2
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard.

  31. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the motherboard: étape 31, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the motherboard: étape 31, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the motherboard: étape 31, image 3 de 3
    • Insert the flat end of your spudger between the top edge of the motherboard and the frame, near the earpiece speaker cutout.

    • Twist the spudger to lift the motherboard up and out of the frame until you can grip it with your fingers.

    • Remove the motherboard.

    • During reassembly, make sure all of the cables are out of the way before placing the motherboard back into the frame.

  32. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the ultrawide camera: étape 32, image 1 de 2 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the ultrawide camera: étape 32, image 2 de 2
    • The three rear cameras are slotted into each other and should be removed from top to bottom.

    • Flip over the motherboard to expose the rear camera press connectors.

    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the ultrawide camera press connector.

  33. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement: étape 33, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement: étape 33, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement: étape 33, image 3 de 3
    • The ultrawide camera is hooked into the motherboard and the main camera by metal pegs.

    • While holding the motherboard, lift the ultrawide camera out of its peg holes and remove it.

  34. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the main camera: étape 34, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the main camera: étape 34, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the main camera: étape 34, image 3 de 3
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the main camera press connector.

    • Lift the main camera off the motherboard and remove it.

  35. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the telephoto camera: étape 35, image 1 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the telephoto camera: étape 35, image 2 de 3 Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Remove the telephoto camera: étape 35, image 3 de 3
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the telephoto camera press connector.

    • Lift the telephoto camera off the motherboard and remove it.

    • During reassembly, reinstall the rear cameras in the opposite order so they slot into each other properly (Telephoto → Main → Ultrawide)

  36. Samsung Galaxy S23 Motherboard Replacement, Only the motherboard remains: étape 36, image 1 de 1
    • Only the motherboard remains.

Conclusion

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—be sure to transfer remaining components and remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

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 Samsung Galaxy S23 Answers Community for troubleshooting help.

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