Galaxy S6 - Replacing the vibration motor
- Galaxy S6
- 12 Steps
- Medium
- 45 min.
The vibration motor isn’t working.
In this repair guide, we show you how to replace your Samsung Galaxy S6’s defective vibration motor on your own. You need this repair if your phone doesn’t vibrate or only barely vibrates.
Required tools
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Hard Plastic Picks
Hard Plastic Picks
You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
€3.00 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.
from €14.47 on Amazon -
Menda ESD Spudger
Menda ESD Spudger
You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
€5.00 at the iDoc store -
Steel Laboratory Spatula
Steel Laboratory Spatula
You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
€7.00 at the iDoc store -
Suction cup
Suction cup
A suction cup is perfect for lifting smooth surfaces such as displays or rear glass panels.
€3.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
€13.00 at the iDoc store
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 S6
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Removing the back cover
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Inserting the pick
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Removing the midframe
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Removing the front camera
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Removing the logic board
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Disconnecting the dock connector cable
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Removing the vibration motor
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Installing the vibration motor
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Installing the logic board
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Installing the front camera
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Connecting the frame components
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Attaching the back cover
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