The battery of your Samsung Galaxy A23 5G drains too fast? We show you how to replace it yourself!

The device is moderately difficult to repair. The biggest hurdle during the repair is the removal of the heavily glued battery. As long as you are patient and careful, the rest of the repair should not cause any problems.

Before starting with the repair, you should check your device thoroughly and test all functions.

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We wish you good luck with your repair!

Required tools

  • Tool for prying out batteries

    Tool for prying out batteries

    You have to use a very stable tool to pry out the battery. At the same time, it has to be flat enough to insert below the battery.

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  • Flat Picks

    Flat Picks

    You need a very flat tool such as a flat pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.

    €5.00 at the iDoc store
  • Heat gun

    Heat gun

    You can use a heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove. In most cases, you can also use a hairdryer.

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  • For storing screws

    For storing screws

    We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.

    €10.00 at the iDoc store
  • iFlex Opening Tool

    iFlex Opening Tool

    Opening your smartphone can be a very delicate operation, especially if the glue is very persistent. The blade of the flexible but sturdy iFlex measures just 0.15 mm, so it fits in even the smallest gaps, such as between the screen and the frame. The practical iFlex is made of stainless steel and sits comfortably in the hand. This makes it the perfect assistant for every smartphone repair.

    €10.00 at the iDoc store
  • iPlastix Opening Tool

    iPlastix Opening Tool

    Do you want to open your smartphone or lever out large parts like the battery? Then the iPlastix with its large blade will help you. The practical assistant is made of flexible, especially sturdy plastic and lies comfortably in the hand. Thanks to its design, you can even get into smaller gaps, for example to lift the screen or to prevent it from sticking together again.

    €10.00 at the iDoc store
  • iSclack evo Opening Tool

    iSclack evo Opening Tool

    Opening your device can be a real test of patience, when the screen or back of your phone is glued very strong. With an iSclack evo, you can simplify the process. The pincer-like handle allows you to create a gap between the screen and the frame with minimal effort. At the same time, you have the other hand free to use a narrow tool such as a plectrum or the iFlex to enlarge the gap. The included cover foils allow you to use the iSclack evo even if the screen is splintered.

    €18.00 at the iDoc store
  • Pick Set

    Pick Set

    You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.

    €2.00 at the iDoc store
  • Plastic prying tool

    Plastic prying tool

    You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.

    €2.00 at the iDoc store

Required replacement part

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Replacement parts and tools for this repair

Our tools plus the right spare part help you fix your device easily.

Getting started with the repair of your Galaxy A23 5G

If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.

13 steps
  1. Turn off the device

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    1. Turn off your device before you start. To do this, press the power button until the power off icon appears.
    2. Confirm the icon then with a tap and follow the instructions on the screen.
  2. Remove sim card holder

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    Galaxy A23 5G - Remove sim card holder 02
    1. Remove the sim card holder with the designated sim tool.
  3. Remove the back cover

    You can use the iSclack for this step, which will make it much easier for you.

    Be careful not to work with too hot temperatures. You should be able to still touch the phone.

    1. Heat the back cover thoroughly with a hot air gun or hair dryer. When heating, concentrate on the edges and the camera element, i.e. where the adhesive is located.
    2. Once the back cover is properly warmed up, you can lift it with a suction cup and insert a plectrum into the resulting gap.
    3. Then you carefully lift off the back cover with the Plectrum to slowly loosen the adhesive more and more.
    Used tools
  4. Remove the middle cover

    • 16 × Phillips 3,7 mm
    • Finger Sensor Connector
    1. Lift off the plastic frame that surrounds the camera element.
    2. Then disconnect the fingerprint sensor that sits under this frame.
    3. Now you can remove the 16 Phillips screws to remove the middle cover. It is best to store the screws on a magnetic mat or in another suitable storage so that no screws get lost or mixed up.
    4. The middle cover is hooked to the display. Use a pick to loosen it from the screen support frame.
  5. Disconnect battery connector

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    • Battery Connector
    • Connector
    1. Now disconnect the battery connector with a non-metallic object like a spudger to avoid short circuits during the repair.
    2. Then unplug the connection cable, which is located above the battery.
  6. Remove the battery

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    Galaxy A23 5G - Remove the battery 04

    Now comes probably the most time-consuming step of the repair. Keep calm and proceed patiently, then you should come to the desired result

    1. Heat the battery slowly and evenly with a hot air gun or hair dryer.
    2. Then, try to loosen and pry it out carefully with the battery spudger. You can also use an iPlastix for this, it makes it easier to loosen the adhesive.
    Used tools
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  8. Prepare the new battery

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    Verwendete Ersatzteile
    1. Now it’s time to take your spare part! Remove all protective foils. There is a new adhesive surface on the bottom, which you can use to stick the new battery firmly back into the device.
    Verwendete Ersatzteile
  9. Insert the battery

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    • Connector
    1. Insert the battery back into the display unit and gently press it into place. Make sure that it is positioned correctly in the center.
    2. Now you can reattach the connection cable that runs over the battery.
  10. Connecting the battery connector

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    Galaxy A23 5G - Connecting the battery connector 02
    Galaxy A23 5G - Connecting the battery connector 03
    • Battery Connector
    1. Now reconnect the battery.
    2. Make sure that the battery connector noticeably clicks into place.
  11. Insert the middle cover

    • 16 × Phillips 3,7 mm
    • Finger Sensor Connector
    1. Now you can reconnect the middle cover to the display support frame. You will hear the hooks snap into place.
    2. Tighten the 16 screws again.
    3. Now put the connector of the fingerprint sensor back on and press the camera frame tight.
  12. Test the phone

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    We now recommend testing the screen resp. the entire phone before you reattach the back cover.

    1. Turn on the phone and open the hidden test menu. Open the phone app and enter: *#0*# and follow the instructions of the test menu.
    2. Moreover, open the Samsung members app > diagnosis, to see the status of your battery.
    3. Also connect a charging cable once and check if your phone can be charged.
  13. Put on the back cover

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    Galaxy A23 5G - Put on the back cover 02

    It may also be necessary to use a new adhesive frame. This can be easily applied thanks to the template..

    1. Does everything work properly? Great! Then it’s time to put the back cover back on. Heat the adhesive of the back cover evenly with a hot air gun.
    2. Put the Backcover back on and press it down tightly.
    Verwendete Ersatzteile
  14. Insert sim card holder

    Galaxy A23 5G - Insert sim card holder 01
    Galaxy A23 5G - Insert sim card holder 02

    Reinsert the sim card holder.

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