How to self-repair the Galaxy Z Flip5

First, have all the genuine parts and tools needed for the procedure ready

_{*Use only demagnetised tools that are specifically designed for small electronic repairs, as most electronic parts are sensitive to electromagnetic forces.}

_{*For any model-specific instructions, please refer to the appropriate repair guides.}

Samsung genuine parts for Screen

Screen kit / Screw 3487 / Screw 3506 / Screw 3507 / Screw 3489 / Screw 3442 / Front Camera Adhesive tape / Cover Screen Adhesive tape / Back Cover Adhesive tape

_{*Always use Samsung-authorised genuine parts. Third-party replacement parts may not function properly.}

Repair tools

• Heating bag
• Opening tool
• Suction cup
• Opening picks
• Screw driver PH0
• SIM ejection pin
• ESD-safe tweezers

_{*You could use existing demagnetised tools that you own to perform repairs.}

_{*ESD: Electrostatic Discharge}

When repairing devices, you absolutely must wear equipment for your safety

Safety equipment

• Safety glasses
• ESD-safe gloves
• Mask

_{*ESD: Electrostatic Discharge}

Perform the repair in a ventilated area and watch out for burns and other injuries

Have your data backed up safely and ensure the device is turned off

Before beginning any repair, make sure your battery is fully discharged

Starting off, make sure to remove the SIM tray using SIM ejection pin

_{*Disassembling with the SIM tray still inserted may damage the device.}

We’re all set! Shall we start disassembling?

Back Cover

Place the Heating bag in the microwave and heat it properly following Heating bag's instruction

_{*Do not let the temperature of the Heating bag exceed 65˚C. It is recommended that you use a thermometer to properly measure and limit the temperature.}

_{*Make sure the microwave turntable spins freely so that Heating bag does not get stuck.}

_{*When handling a heated Heating bag, always wear safety gloves and be careful of burns.}

Never place a phone or tablet device directly into the microwave to heat it

To disassemble Back cover, follow 3 steps on all 4 edges of the back of the device

_{*Sequence shortened. Actual steps may vary.}

    Step. 1 Apply Heating bag on the left edge of Back cover

    Step. 2 Attach Suction cup to the heated edge

_{*Recommended safety equipment: safety glasses, ESD-safe gloves, mask.}

    Step. 3 Use Opening pick to create a gap between Back cover and Screen module

_{*In order not to damage the product when removing back cover, insert only the tip of Opening pick and never insert it all the way in.}

_{*When dealing with broken glass, fully equip yourself with protective gear including safety glasses, ESD-safe gloves, and mask to prevent injuries.}

Repeat the 3 steps for the top, right and bottom edges respectively

Gently lift to remove Back cover using Suction cup

Remove Back cover adhesive tape using ESD-safe tweezers

back cover adhesive tape

_{*When assembling, use a new adhesive tape.}

Wireless charging module

Check the 2 points where the connectors are connected

screws

_{*The locations of ports and connectors vary by device.}

Remove all Screws on the metal plate using a Screw driver

_{*Use only high-quality screwdrivers when servicing products. Low-quality screwdrivers can easily damage the heads of screws.}

_{*When assembling, use new screws.}

Using tweezers, lift up the bottom metal plate carefully and separate it from the device

Disconnect the sub battery connector with the Opening pick

Check the 4 points where the screws are located

Screws

Remove all Screws using a Screw driver

_{*Use only high-quality screwdrivers when servicing products. Low-quality screwdrivers can easily damage the heads of screws.}

_{*When assembling, use new screws.}

Disconnect the NFC antenna connector with the Opening pick

Using the tweezers or opening pick, separate the adhesive tapes of wireless charging module

Using the tweezers, lift up on the bottom centre

And separate the wireless charging module and speaker module simultaneously from the device

Be careful not to tear any connected components near the wireless charging module.

Charging port

Check the 2 points where the connectors are connected

Screws

Remove all Screws using a Screw driver

_{*Use only high-quality screwdrivers when servicing products. Low-quality screwdrivers can easily damage the heads of screws.}

_{*When assembling, use new screws.}

Disconnect 2 connectors from the charging port using Opening pick

_{*The locations of ports and connectors vary by device and lift Charging port away from assembly using ESD-safe tweezers}

_{*Always use Samsung-authorised genuine parts. Third-party replacement parts may not function properly.}

Charging port

Cover Screen

Place Heating bag in the microwave and heat it properly following Heating bag's instruction

_{*Do not let the temperature of the Heating bag exceed 65˚C. It is recommended that you use a thermometer to properly measure and limit the temperature.}

_{*Make sure the microwave turntable spins freely so that Heating bag does not get stuck.}

_{*When handling a heated Heating bag, always wear safety gloves and be careful of burns.}

Never place a phone or tablet device directly into the microwave to heat it

To disassemble cover screen, follow 3 steps on all 4 edges of the cover screen of the device

_{*Sequence shortened. Actual steps may vary.}

    Step. 1 Apply Heating bag on the left edge of Cover screen for 3 minutes

    Step. 2 Attach Suction cup and use the opening pick to create a gap

_{*Recommended safety equipment: safety glasses, ESD-safe gloves, mask.}

_{*In order not to damage the product when removing back cover, insert only the tip of Opening pick and never insert it all the way in.}

_{*When dealing with broken glass, fully equip yourself with protective gear including safety glasses, ESD-safe gloves, and mask to prevent injuries.}

Repeat the 3 steps for the top, right, and bottom edges respectively

As the Cover Screen can be damaged by excessive force, be careful not to damage the Cover Screen

Before removing the Cover Screen, disassemble the Cover Screen's cable connector cover with the tweezers first

Disassemble the cable connector of Cover Screen and separate the Cover Screen completely

Remove all adhesive tapes attached on the inside of the Cover Screen

_{*When assembling, use a new adhesive tape.}

Main Board

Check the 5 points where the Screws are located

_{*The locations of ports and connectors vary by device.}

Screws

Remove all Screws using Screw driver

Using tweezers, lift up the top of upper metal plate carefully and separate it from the device

Disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna connector and main battery connector with Opening pick

_{*The 5G mmWave antenna module and the connector of that are only available in United States devices.}

Be careful not to damage the Battery

Check the 2 points where the Screws are located

_{*The locations of ports and connectors vary by device.}

Remove all Screws using a Screw driver

Using the Opening pick, disconnect the flash connector from the Main board.

Using the tweezers, lift up on the separator groove to the right corner of the upper rear cover and remove it

Check 1 screw on the camera frame and remove it using a Screw driver

Using the Opening pick, disconnect the 5 connectors from Main board

Using the tweezers, lift up on the separator groove to the lower right of the main board and remove the main board module.

_{*The Main board can only be replaced at a Samsung authorised repair store. Please contact Samsung for additional support.}

Front Camera

Heat the microwaveable heating bag and apply it to both the front and back side of the front camera module for 3 minutes.

_{*Follow the instructions for the Heating bag in order to avoid damaging the device through excessive heat.}

_{*Do not place the device directly into a microwave.}

Never place a phone or tablet device directly into the microwave to heat it

Be careful not to damage the device through excessive heat

Before the heat cools with the heating bag applied, remove resin bonding between the Front camera and the Screen module using the SIM ejection pin

Resin

Remove the front camera carefully by fingers

Fingerprint Scanner (Side button)

Check 2 screws on the Fingerprint Scanner and remove it using a Screw driver.

Using tweezers, remove the metal plate from main screen module

Remove the plastic bracket from the main screen module

The Fingerprint Scanner (Side button) is removed together with the bracket

_{*When assembling, use a new bracket.}

Samsung genuine parts for Screen

Screen kit / Screw 3487 / Screw 3506 / Screw 3507 / Screw 3489 / Screw 3442 / Front Camera Adhesive tape / Cover Screen Adhesive tape / Back Cover Adhesive tape

_{*Always use Samsung-authorised genuine parts. Third-party replacement parts may not function properly.}

Before proceeding, ensure that no debris or separated screw remains inside the device

_{*Pause the video while completing each step, then resume}

Fingerprint Scanner (Side button)

plastic bracket, adhesive tapes

Remove the release film of new plastic bracket, grab the Fingerprint Scanner (Side button) and insert it on the slot carefully

Plastic bracket

Assemble to the main screen module

Using tweezers, align the 1st adhesive tape precisely at the bottom of plastic bracket and attach it

With fingers, gently press down softly and remove the blue release film of the tape.

1st Adhesive tape

Using tweezers, align the 2nd adhesive tape precisely at the top of plastic bracket and attach it

With fingers, gently press down softly and remove the blue release film of the tape.

2nd Adhesive tape

Using tweezers, assemble the metal plate on the main screen module

Metal plate

Check the screws at the 2 different points of metal plate and fasten them using a screwdriver

Screw 3442

Front Camera

Sponge

Before reinstalling the front camera, remove the sponge from the front camera hole completely using the tweezers.

Front Camera Adhesive tape

Attach new Front camera adhesive tape using tweezers

_{*Make sure the Front camera hole is free of contaminants including adhesive tape residues before reassembling.}

Do not let the adhesive come into contact with dust or contaminants

Insert Front camera

Main board

Assemble the Main board

Connect all cable connectors on the main board

Check the screw’s location and fasten it

Screw 3487 (1ea)

Assemble the upper rear cover.

Press down on it in its position until you hear a locking sound.

Using the tweezers and fingers, connect the flash connector on the main board.

Check the screw’s location and fasten it

Screw 3506 (2ea)

Connect the main battery connector and mmWave antenna cable connector to the main board.

_{*The 5G mmWave antenna module and the connector of that are only available in United States devices.}

Assemble the upper rear cover

Check the screw’s location and fasten it

Screw 3506 (5ea)

Cover Screen

Attach new Cover screen adhesive tape

Cover Screen Adhesive tape

Remove release film by grabbing the green film handle

Before proceeding, ensure that no debris or separated screw remains inside the device

_{*Pause the video while completing each step, then resume when ready to continue.}

Assemble the Cover Screen's cable connector first

Assemble the Cover Screen's cable connector cover with fingers

Attach the Cover Screen and press down the edges of the Cover Screen evenly in order to attach it perfectly

Charging port

Insert the charging port module to the bottom metal frame of device

Check the screw’s location and fasten it

Screw 3442 (2ea)

Connect the 2 connectors to charging port

Wireless charging module

Assemble the lower part of the speaker module first, and press down on it in its position with fingers until you hear a locking sound

And then assemble upper side of the wireless charging module and press down on it in its position with fingers

Check the screw’s location                                                                                                                                                                               

Screw 3442 (2ea), Screw 3489 (2ea, Black)

and fasten it

Connect the sub battery connector

Assemble the bottom metal plate

Check the screw’s location and fasten it

Screw 3507 (2ea, Black)

Back Cover

Attach new Back Cover Adhesive tape

Back Cover Adhesive tape

Using fingers or tweezers, remove release film on the back cover

Gently press down all edges so that back cover is tightly clasped

_{*IPXX performance cannot be guaranteed when it is repaired by user or non-skilled person.}

Insert the SIM tray back into the slots and push it in its position

Another way to prolong the life of your devices

_{*Simulated for illustrative purposes. For comprehensive technical instructions, please refer to the latest version of the self-repair manual.}

_{*Sequence shortened. Actual steps may vary.}

Galaxy Z Flip5 Self-Repair

_{*Damage to the product caused by an attempt to repair the product by any person other than a Samsung-certified service provider may not be covered by the warranty.}