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How to Repair a Cracked Samsung Galaxy S5 Screen

Samsung Galaxy S5, the latest Android smartphone in Samsung Galaxy series, was released on April 11, 2014 in 125 countries. Galaxy S5 has become the spotlight by its refined user experience, fingerprint reader, dust and water resistance, and the updated camera and screen. GS5 also includes a 5.1 inches super AMOLED display, an incredibly removable battery and microSD slot, firmly secured rear housing and improved build quality.

When it comes to Galaxy S5 reparability, it gets 5 out of 10 (10 is the easiest to repair), which means the Galaxy S5 is still easier to fix than other phones. Therefore, if you acquire basic skills on cell phone repair and follow the right instructions, you can replace a broken Galaxy S5 screen easily.

Here we walk you through detailed steps for replacing a cracked Galaxy S5 screen. ETrade Supply is always the first to get Samsung Galaxy S5 replacement parts and components.

Fix  Broken Galaxy S5 Screen

Tools You Need:

Spudger Tool

Case Opening Tool

Hair Dryer

New Replacement Part:

A set of front housing adhesive

Galaxy S5 LCD Screen and Digitizer Assembly

Step 1: Power off the Galaxy S5.

Step 2: Peel the battery door off this GS5 with your thumb.

Note: The ease of removal design on Galaxy S5 battery case enables the DIY lifestyle for Galaxy S5 users. In hence, you can replace the Galaxy S5 back cover without any hassle if you suffer a broken one.

Step 3: Remove the Galaxy S5 battery.

Note:  The GS5 battery is easy to remove and install. Please kindly note if you purchase a new Galaxy S5, you have to install the battery yourself after unboxing it.

Step 4: Remove the cover protecting the connector underneath it. 

Step 5: Disconnect the Galaxy S5 home button connector.

Step 6: Use a hair dryer to heat up the Galaxy S5 screen.

Note: The GS5 display is fixed by strongly sticky adhesive tape, so a large amount of heat is needed to loose the glue. You should apply heat persistently to make the screen hot enough, then the screen is easier to pry it out.  If you want to replace a new GS5 screen, you need a new set of S5 front housing adhesive too.

Step 7: Pry the screen out of the device by case opening tool and spudger.

Note: After the glue is loose, you can wedge several case opening tools around the side between the screen and rear housing. And then pry the screen out of the device by spudger tool. Please make sure you pry the display from the top of the phone rather than the bottom, for there is a cable on the home button.

Step 8: Disconnect a cable connecting the LCD and digitizer on Galaxy S5

Note:  The connector is at the top of the screen, so you need to gently pry the display and use a spudger to disconnect the cable controlling the GS5 LCD screen and digitizer touch screen.

 

Step 9: Pull the Samsung Galaxy S5 screen assembly away from the rear housing.

Note: When the connector is disconnected, you can pull the Galaxy S5 LCD screen assembly away from the rear housing.

Step 10: The Samsung Galaxy S5 LCD screen and digitizer touch screen assembly is disassembled.

Note: The disassembled Galaxy S5 LCD screen assembly carries the home button. You can remove the Galaxy S5 home button if the home button performs well and you only need to replace a new Galaxy S5 screen replacement part. But please remember to assemble the home button to the new GS5 screen replacement part you buy.

Step 11: Replace a new Galaxy S5 screen assembly replacement part

Note: Now the Galaxy S5 LCD screen is separated, and you can use a new Galaxy S5 LCD screen and touchscreen assembly to replace it and assemble the GS5 device in reverse. If the Galaxy S5 screen assembly comes without the home button, you have to remove the GS5 home button from the broken screen then assemble it on this new GS5 screen part.

If you want to replace any of the Galaxy S5 internal parts, such as rear housing, camera, earphone, charging port and headphone jack etc., the first thing you should do is to remove the screen. Therefore, you have to disassemble the GS5 screen assembly to get into this device for replacement.

Please note DIY repair Galaxy S5 will void the warranty of your device but may save money. We have got the Galaxy S5 and disassembled it to teach you how to DIY repair these broken Galaxy S5 parts and components:

• Replace a cracked or shattered Galaxy S5 rear housing

• Fix a damaged Galaxy S5 earphone jack

• Replace broken Samsung Galaxy S5 camera

• Fix malfunctioned Galaxy S5 ear speaker or loudspeaker

• Repair a problematic Galaxy S5 charging port