Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Samsung Galaxy M21 SM-M215 with each step description and the required set of tools.

⚠ Before disassembling, do not forget to turn your phone off.

Use the ejection tool (aka Needle) or Paperclip. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray of SIM and Memory card (Micro SD) out.

⚠ Pay attention! The tool must be inserted into a hole on the edge of the phone's housing. Do not press too hard. It may break the tray eject mechanism.

We recommend using a special heating device such as a separator machine, heat gun, or heating mat. It will simplify the process. You can use a home hairdryer, but you will have to make a nozzle by hand or have a suitable one in the kit to gently heat and concentrate the heat flow in the right place.

ℹ️ The surface of the back cover must be heated to soften the adhesive underneath. The approximate heating temperature is 50° C / 125° F.

Use a thin plastic film or pick for separation. To facilitate the process, you can use isopropyl alcohol. It is often most difficult to pass the tool between the parts to be divided. Choose the far edge from the FFC cables or buttons.

Do not use a lever or any force for separation that could damage the elements inside.

Pry up the connector and remove the fingerprint sensor.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew 7 screws.

Remove the cover with antennas and NFC tag. The cover protects the printed circuit board (PCB). Try to lift the cover by the edges and not push anything between them to not accidentally touch or short-circuit anything on the PCB.

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible.

ℹ️ The Samsung Galaxy M21 SM-M215 model has a battery EB-BM207ABY with 6000 mAh capacity (aka rechargeable battery).

⚠ It is highly recommended to disconnect the connector to avoid possible short circuits during disassembly. Also, try not to use a metal tool to disconnect the rechargeable battery connector or do it carefully.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew 8 screws.

Open the cover securing the sub-board.

Carefully, preferably from the edge, disconnect the connectors and remove the inter-board cables connecting the mainboard to the daughterboard (also known as the sub-board).

⚠ Be careful when removing the cables from the connectors, the cables are pretty thin, and it is easy enough to break them or damage the contact tracks inside.

ℹ️ An arrow on the FFC cable (flexible flat cable) indicates its correct position.

Disconnect the coaxial cable connector.

Remove the sub-board. It is glued to the frame with metalized tape, so to facilitate the process, the sub-board can be heated a bit.

ℹ️ The sub-board contains a charging port (Micro USB), microphone, headphone jack socket, spring contacts for the speaker, and an antenna unit.

⚠ It is not necessary to insert the tool underneath when removing the sub-board. Internal components could be damaged.

Using a screwdriver (Philips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew one screw securing the motherboard.

Disconnect connectors to the coaxial cable and side buttons.

Pry up the connector and remove the front (selfie) camera.

Carefully remove the printed circuit board. There is no need to use a lever or try to reach the board by force. Make sure that nothing is getting in the way or holding the board.

⚠ Do not bend the circuit board when removing it or push tools under it. Unbeknownst to yourself, you can damage components or cables from the inside.

Pry up the connectors and remove the assembly of three rear cameras.