Teardown difficulty:
Hard
Duration:
13 min

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Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus SM-G955 (Samsung G955F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G955FD (Global Dual-SIM); G955W (Canada); G955A (AT&T); G955P (Sprint); G955T (T-Mobile); G955V (Verizon); G955R4 (US Cellular); G955U (USA Unlocked); G955S/G955K/G955L (South Korea); G9550 (China)) with each step description and the required set of tools.


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How to disassemble Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus SM-G955, Step 1/1

Step 1.

Open the back cover.

⚠️ Warning!

For careful separation, we recommend using a heat gun. At the same time, it is necessary to heat carefully in order, not to damage the surface of the device.


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Step 2.

Using the key tool, open the SIM card tray and remove it.

⚠️ Warning!

Do not push too hard this may cause damage.


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Step 3.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew 15 bolts in the frame of the phone.


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Step 4.

Remove the covers and NFC tag.


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Step 5.

Disconnect the battery connector.

⚠️ Warning!

We strongly recommend disconnecting the connector to avoid a possible short circuit during disassembly.


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Step 6.

Pry and remove the buzzer (speaker) assembly.


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Step 7.

Disconnect connectors on PCB and remove the main and front (selfie) cameras.


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Step 8.

Separate the battery from the display frame.

⚠️ Warning!

For careful separation, we recommend using a heat gun. At the same time, it is necessary to heat carefully in order, not to damage the surface of the device.


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Step 9.

Disconnect connectors on the PCB.


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Step 10.

Lift the PCB up, disconnect the connector from the inside and remove it.


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Step 11.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew 1 bolt. Pry up the connector and remove the headphone jack/socket.


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Step 12.

Using a screwdriver (Phillips 1.5 mm PH000), unscrew 4 bolts in the lower PCB.


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Step 13.

Remove the lower PCB.


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Step 14.

Pry & remove the vibration motor and proximity sensor.


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Step 15.

Parts are in the frame of the display module.

Detailed disassembly instructions of Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus SM-G955 in the video, made by our mobile repair & service center:

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Disassembling\Repair has hard complexity and takes about 13 minutes in time.
Our manual is suitable for all models Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus SM-G955 — Samsung G955F (Europe, Global Single-SIM); G955FD (Global Dual-SIM); G955W (Canada); G955A (AT&T); G955P (Sprint); G955T (T-Mobile); G955V (Verizon); G955R4 (US Cellular); G955U (USA Unlocked); G955S/G955K/G955L (South Korea); G9550 (China) released for markets in different countries.



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