Samsung Galaxy S22+ Battery Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day

Comments: 4

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the battery in your Samsung Galaxy S22+.

This guide is for the battery itself. If you're replacing the OEM screen and battery assembly (the frame, screen, and battery as one piece), follow this guide.

Tools

Parts

Step 1

Let your phone's battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for three minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.
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 both susceptible to heat damage.

Step 2

Secure a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible.
If the back cover is cracked, the suction handle may not stick. Try lifting it with strong tape, or superglue the suction handle in place and allow it to dry so you can proceed.
Lift the back cover with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back 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 you created.

Step 3

Remove the suction handle.
Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive.
If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it has most likely cooled down. Use your iOpener for two to three minutes to reheat it.
Leave the opening pick inserted near the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 4

Apply the heated iOpener to the left edge of the phone for 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
Reheat your iOpener for 30 seconds if necessary.
Be careful not to overheat the iOpener. Overheating may cause the iOpener to burst.
A properly heated iOpener should stay warm for up to 10 minutes.

Step 5

Insert a second opening pick into the gap created near the bottom left corner.
Don't insert the opening pick more than 5 mm, or you risk damaging cables near the camera module.
Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick inserted near the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 6

Apply your heated iOpener to the right edge of the phone for 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
Reheat your iOpener for 30 seconds if necessary.
Be careful not to overheat the iOpener. Overheating may cause the iOpener to burst.
A properly heated iOpener should stay warm for up to 10 minutes.

Step 7

Insert a third opening pick into the gap created along the bottom edge.
Slide the opening pick around the bottom right corner of the back cover to slice the adhesive.

Step 8

Continue sliding the opening pick up along the right edge of the back cover to slice the adhesive.
Don't insert the opening pick more than 5 mm to avoid damaging any internal components.
Leave the opening pick inserted near the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 9

Apply your heated iOpener to the top edge of the phone for 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
Reheat your iOpener for 30 seconds if necessary.
Be careful not to overheat the iOpener. Overheating may cause the iOpener to burst.
A properly heated iOpener should stay warm for up to 10 minutes.

Step 10

Slide the opening pick in the top left corner across the top edge to separate the remaining adhesive.
Don't insert the pick more than 5 mm to avoid damaging or smearing the rear cameras and flash.

Step 11

Remove the back cover.
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 if you're having trouble separating the adhesive.
If you're using custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide.
If you're using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

Step 12

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the charging coil's press connector from the motherboard.

Step 13

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the NFC antenna cable from the motherboard.

Step 14

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 3.5 mm screws securing the charging coil.

Step 15

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 3.5 mm screws securing the loudspeaker.

Seven screws

Riley Kitchen -

Step 16

Insert your spudger in between the left edge of the loudspeaker and the frame.
Pry up to disconnect the clips securing the loudspeaker.
Be careful to not separate the loudspeaker from the charging coil.
During reassembly, press the loudspeaker into the frame until the clips engage.

Step 17

Gently remove the charging coil & NFC antenna assembly.
Do not separate the charging coil from the loudspeaker.

Step 18

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

Step 19

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both interconnect cables from the motherboard.

Step 20

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both interconnect cables from the charging board.

Step 21

Grab and remove the two interconnect cables from the frame.
During reassembly, orient the cables so the "main" ends are toward the top of the phone and the "sub" ends are toward the bottom.

Step 22

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the power and volume button press connector.

Step 23

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the left 5G mmWave antenna press connector.
During reassembly, make sure this cable and the power and volume button cable are under the battery cable.

Step 24

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.5 mm‑long screws securing the left 5G mmWave antenna.

Step 25

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the lower screw mount of the antenna bracket and the frame.
Pry up on the bracket until you can grab it with blunt nose tweezers or your fingers.
Remove the left 5G mmWave antenna.

On trying to pry the antenna out with the spudger, the lower screw mount of the antenna bracket broke off. I was able to still remove the antenna and proceed with replacing the battery, but is there a way to reattach the lower screw mount to the bracket?

BuildingBear -

Step 26

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector from the motherboard.

Step 27

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector from the bottom left corner of the phone.

Step 28

Remove the screen cable.

Step 29

Strong adhesive secures the battery to the frame.
Use a pipette or syringe to apply 1-2 drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) between the right edge of the battery and frame.
Using too much alcohol can damage the display.
Elevate the right edge of the phone for one minute to allow the isopropyl alcohol to flow under the battery and soften the adhesive.

Step 30

Take care not to puncture the battery—it can leak dangerous chemicals and/or catch fire.
Apply a suction cup to the battery, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.
Insert the tip of an opening pick between the right edge of the battery and frame.
Push the opening pick down and rotate it so the long end is between the battery and frame.

Step 31

Take care not to crease or bend the battery—it can leak dangerous chemicals and/or catch fire.
Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force while prying the battery up with the opening pick.
Maintain constant pressure on the pick and suction cup until the battery separates from the frame.
Be patient and allow time for the adhesive to separate. If the battery doesn't budge, apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol and try again.

The battery in my S22 had swollen enough to pop the side edges of the back cover. On disassembly, the front face of the battery was bloated to a point where a suction cup was of no use. I used the isopropyl alcohol as directed. With picks, then spudger, the bottom right corner was lifted to where the right edge could be accessed and raised. Excellent Guide!

Jeffry Long -

The suction cup wouldn't stick to my battery, so I used IPA and a pick to remove the text from the battery and it worked then

Tyson -

Step 32

Remove the battery.
If you used isopropyl alcohol, wait ten minutes before installing the new battery to allow the alcohol to completely evaporate.
Follow this guide to install your new battery.