Samsung Galaxy A23 5G screen replacement - repair guide

In this step-by-step guide, we will show you how you can easily replace the display of your Galaxy A23 5G 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. Moreover, we recommend checking your replacement display for any visual damage.

If our instructions helped you, we would be happy about a positive review.

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.
from €10.99 on Amazon
Flat Picks

Flat Picks

You need a very flat tool such as a flat pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
from €11.95 on Amazon
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.
from €15.99 on Amazon
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.
from €10.95 on Amazon
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.
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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.
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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.
from €10.99 on Amazon
Tweezers

Tweezers

We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.
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Pick Set

Pick Set

You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
from €14.99 on Amazon
Plastic prying tool

Plastic prying tool

You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
from €14.99 on Amazon
Phillips PH00 screwdriver

Phillips PH00 screwdriver

You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
from €10.84 on Amazon

Required replacement part

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Screen

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Screen

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Steps

23 Steps

Turn off the device

Step 1

Remove sim card holder

Step 2

Remove the back cover

Step 3

Remove the middle cover

Step 4

Disconnect battery connector

Step 5

Remove the battery

Step 6

Remove the antenna cables

Step 7

Remove the USB board

Step 8

Remove the vibration motor

Step 9

Remove the front camera

Step 10

Remove the main board

Step 11

Prepare the new screen

Step 12

Insert the main board

Step 13

Insert the front camera

Step 14

Insert the vibration motor

Step 15

Insert the USB board

Step 16

Insert both antenna cables

Step 17

Insert the battery

Step 18

Connecting the battery connector

Step 19

Insert the middle cover

Step 20

Test the phone

Step 21

Put on the back cover

Step 22

Insert sim card holder

Step 23

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.

23 steps

Turn off the device
Turn off your device before you start. To do this, press the power button until the power off icon appears.

Confirm the icon then with a tap and follow the instructions on the screen.
Remove sim card holder
Remove the sim card holder with the designated sim tool.
Remove the back cover
Used tools

iSclack evo Opening Tool
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.

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.

Once the back cover is properly warmed up, you can lift it with a suction cup and insert a plectrum into the resulting gap.

Then you carefully lift off the back cover with the Plectrum to slowly loosen the adhesive more and more.
Used tools

iSclack evo Opening Tool
Remove the middle cover
Used tools

Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00

Magnetic Pad
16 × Phillips 3,7 mm

Finger Sensor Connector

Lift off the plastic frame that surrounds the camera element.
Then disconnect the fingerprint sensor that sits under this frame.
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.
The middle cover is hooked to the display. Use a pick to loosen it from the screen support frame.
Used tools

Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00

Magnetic Pad
Disconnect battery connector
Battery Connector

Connector

Now disconnect the battery connector with a non-metallic object like a spudger to avoid short circuits during the repair.
Then unplug the connection cable, which is located above the battery.
Remove the battery
Used tools

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

Heat the battery slowly and evenly with a hot air gun or hair dryer.
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

iPlastix Opening Tool
Remove the antenna cables
Used tools

Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
Antenna Connector

Disconnect the two antenna cables and lift them out of your device. Start with the blue one, then take out the white one.
Used tools

Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
Remove the USB board
1 × Phillips 2,3 mm

Screen Connector

Next, unplug the screen connector, that sits on the USB board.
Then remove the screw with a Phillips screwdriver and place it on your magnetic mat.
Now you can lift out the USB board. It is slightly glued - heat it gently to remove it.
Remove the vibration motor
The vibration motor is also slightly glued in place. After you have slightly heated it up, you can easily remove it with tweezers.
Remove the front camera
Front Camera Connector

Now remove the front camera and put it aside.
Remove the main board
1 × Phillips 2,4 mm

Remove the highlighted screw.

Help the mainboard carefully with a spudger out.

Prepare the new screen
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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Screen
Remove all protective foils on the inside.

The screen protector is best left on to avoid scratches during installation.
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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Screen
Insert the main board
1 × Phillips 2,4 mm

Now carefully put the mainbaord into its place in the new display.
Fix it with the screw provided.
Insert the front camera
Front Camera Connector

Insert the front camera.

Connect the connector.
Insert the vibration motor
Insert the vibration motor into the new display and press it down gently.
Insert the USB board
1 × Phillips 2,4 mm

Screen Connector

Now put the USB board back in place and screw it back in place with the provided Phillips screw.

Reconnect the highlighted connector.

Make sure it snaps into place with a slight click.
Insert both antenna cables
Antenna Connector

First connect the white antenna cable to both corresponding plugs and push it back into the designated hollows.
Then do the same with the blue antenna cable.

The slots are labeled B for Blue and W for White .
Insert the battery
Connector

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

Now reconnect the battery.

Make sure that the battery connector noticeably clicks into place.
Insert the middle cover
Used tools

Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
16 × Phillips 3,7 mm

Finger Sensor Connector

Now you can reconnect the middle cover to the display support frame. You will hear the hooks snap into place.
Tighten the 16 screws again.
Now put the connector of the fingerprint sensor back on and press the camera frame tight.
Used tools

Wiha PicoFinish Phillips Screwdriver PH00
Test the phone
We now recommend testing the screen resp. the entire phone before you reattach the back cover. Turn on the phone and open the hidden test menu.

Open the phone app and enter: *#0*#

Then follow the instructions of the test menu.

Also connect a charging cable once and check if your phone can be charged.
Put on the back cover
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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Adhesive Frame for Back...
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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.

Put the Backcover back on and press it down tightly.
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Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Adhesive Frame for Back...
Insert sim card holder
Reinsert the sim card holder.