Samsung Galaxy A33 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 A33 5G yourself.

The device is not too difficult to repair. The biggest challenge during the repair is the removal of the strongly glued in battery. As long as you are patient and careful, the rest of the repair should not cause any further troubles.

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

We wish you much success 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 A33 5G Screen Schwarz

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Screen Schwarz

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Steps

30 Steps

Turn off the device

Step 1

Remove sim card holder

Step 2

Heat up the back cover

Step 3

Remove the back cover

Step 4

Remove the upper board cover

Step 5

Disconnect battery connector

Step 6

Remove lower board cover

Step 7

Remove connecting cable

Step 8

Remove the battery

Step 9

Remove fingerprint sensor

Step 10

Remove the antenna cable

Step 11

Remove the USB board

Step 12

Remove the vibration motor

Step 13

Remove the front camera

Step 14

Remove the main board

Step 15

Prepare the new screen

Step 16

Insert the main board

Step 17

Insert the front camera

Step 18

Insert the vibration motor

Step 19

Insert the USB board

Step 20

Inserting the fingerprint sensor

Step 21

Insert the antenna cables

Step 22

Insert the battery

Step 23

Reconnect the connection cable

Step 24

Insert lower board cover

Step 25

Connecting the battery connector

Step 26

Insert the upper board cover

Step 27

Test the phone

Step 28

Put on the back cover

Step 29

Insert sim tray

Step 30

Getting started with the repair of your Galaxy A33 5G

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

30 steps

Turn off the device
Turn off your device before you start. To do this, drag the status bar from the top of the screen downwards in two steps until the Icon to turn off 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 provided Sim tool provided.
Heat up the back cover
Heat the edge of the backcover evenly with a hot air gun or hair dryer. Make sure to heat the backcover evenly and do not use too high of a temperature.
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.

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 upper board cover
8 × Phillips 4,1mm

It's recommended that you store the screws on a magnetic mat or in other suitable storage so that no screws get lost or mixed up.

Remove the eight marked screws with a Phillips Screwdriver and then lift off the top board cover.
Disconnect battery connector
Battery Connector

Now disconnect the battery connector with a non-metallic object like a spudger to avoid short circuits during the repair.
Remove lower board cover
7 × Phillips 4,2mm

Remove the seven marked screws.

Now carefully lift out the lower board cover.
Remove connecting cable
Connector

Now loosen the two highlighted connectors of the connection cable and take it out.
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.
Try to loosen it carefully with the battery spudger and lever it out.
Used tools

iPlastix Opening Tool
Remove fingerprint sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Connector

The fingerprint reading camera is slightly glued in place.

Gently warm it up with a hair dryer or hot air gun.

Disconnect the marked Connector.

Remove the fingerprint sensor.
Remove the antenna cable
Used tools

Piergiacomi Tweezers 2a SA ESD
Antenna Connector

Disconnect the two cables from the highlighted connectors and then lift them out.
Used tools

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

Screen Connector

The highlighted connector is slightly stuck. Heat it something and then loosen it.

Then remove the highlighted screw with a Phillips screwdriver and put the screw aside.

You can now lift out the USB board now lift out.
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 set it aside.
Remove the main board
1 × Phillips 2,4mm

Remove the highlighted screw.

Help the mainboard carefully with a spudger out.

Prepare the new screen
Verwendete Ersatzteile

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Screen Schwarz
Check the new display visually for damage and remove all protective foils on the inside.

The screen protector is best left on to avoid scratches during installation.
Verwendete Ersatzteile

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Screen Schwarz
Insert the main board
1 × Phillips 2,4mm

Now carefully put the motherboard back into its guide.
.
Fasten it with the screw provided.
Insert the front camera
Front Camera Connector

Replace 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 2,4mm

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.
Inserting the fingerprint sensor
Fingerprint Sensor Connector

Replace the fingerprint sensor.

Connect the highlighted connector.
Insert the antenna cables
Antenna Connector

Put the two antenna cables back into the provided hollows and then reconnect them to the corresponding sockets.

The slots are labeled B for Blue and R for Red.
Insert the battery
Insert the battery back into the display unit and gently press it into place. Make sure that it is positioned correctly in the center.
Reconnect the connection cable
Connector

Now reconnect the connecting cable with the two highlighted connectors.
Insert lower board cover
7 × Phillips 4,2mm

Now put the lower board cover back in.

Fasten it with the suitable screws.
Connecting the battery connector
Battery Connector

Now reconnect the battery.

Make sure that the battery connector noticeably clicks into place.
Insert the upper board cover
8 × Phillips 4,1mm

Now put the upper board cover back in place.
Fasten it with the suitable screws.
Test the phone
We now recommend testing the display or the entire phone once before you reattach the back cover. Turn on the phone and open the hidden test menu.

For this, 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
Verwendete Ersatzteile

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Adhesive Frame for Backcover
It may also be necessary to use a new adhesive frame. This can be easily applied thanks to the template..

Heat for this the adhesive of the back cover evenly with a hot air gun.

Put the Backcover back on and press it down tightly.
Verwendete Ersatzteile

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G Adhesive Frame for Backcover
Insert sim tray
Reinsert the sim card holder.