Galaxy S8+ - Replacing the screen
- Galaxy S8+
- 32 Steps
- Difficult
- 60 min.
The screen is broken or remains black.
In this guide, we show you how to replace your Galaxy S8+ entire display. You need to replace it if the glass is cracked, the touchscreen no longer responds to touch, or the display stays black or flickers.
Required tools
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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.
€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.
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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 -
Tweezers
Tweezers
We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.
€10.00 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
Required replacement part
- Samsung Galaxy S8+ Screen Black
- Samsung Galaxy S8+ Glue Set for Back Cover
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 S8+
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Switching off your device
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Removing the back cover
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Disconnecting the fingerprint sensor
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Removing the NFC antenna
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Disconnecting the battery contact
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Removing the speaker
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Removing the SIM and microSD card tray
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Disconnecting all the contacts from the motherboard
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Removing the front camera & sensor
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Removing the motherboard
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Removing the battery
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Removing the vibration motor
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Removing the earpiece
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Removing the sensors
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Removing the headphone output
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Removing the USB connector
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Preparing the new display
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Installing the USB connector
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Installing the headphone output
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Installing the vibration motor
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Installing the sensors
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Installing the earpiece
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Inserting the battery
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Installing the motherboard
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Connecting the contacts on the motherboard
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Inserting the SIM and microSD card tray
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Installing the front camera & sensor
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Installing the speaker
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Connecting the battery
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Installing the NFC antenna
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Attaching the back cover
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Testing the display
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