Samsung Galaxy S6 screen repair guide

The screen is broken or remains black.

In this repair guide, we show you how to replace your Samsung Galaxy S6’s defective display unit on your own. You need this repair if the glass is cracked, the touchscreen no longer responds to touch, or the LCD remains black or flickers.

Required tools

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
Menda ESD Spudger

Menda ESD Spudger

You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
from €26.38 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
Steel Laboratory Spatula

Steel Laboratory Spatula

You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
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 S6 Screen

Samsung Galaxy S6 Screen

from €48.17 on Amazon

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Steps

10 Steps

Removing the back cover

Step 1

Inserting the pick

Step 2

Removing the midframe

Step 3

Disconnecting the display cable

Step 4

Removing the display

Step 5

Preparing the new display

Step 6

Attaching the display

Step 7

Connecting the display

Step 8

Connecting the frame components

Step 9

Attaching the back cover

Step 10

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.

10 steps

Removing the back cover
The back of the Samsung Galaxy S6’s enclosure is glued firmly in place. To detach it, you have to constantly heat it with a heat gun so the glue will soften. Then you have to insert a plastic pick into the gap between the frame and the glass to detach the adhesive.

The gap between the aluminum frame and the glass is very small. We recommend that you use a very flat, sturdy object to get between them.

Carefully lift the back cover while using a suction cup.

As soon as a little gap opens up, use the plastic pick to avoid damaging the aluminum.
Inserting the pick
You should only insert the pick a few millimeters between the back cover and the frame to prevent damage inside the enclosure.

The back cover is glued to the entire outer edge of the Galaxy S6. Move the pick once around the entire phone.
The back cover is painted on the inside. Remove any adhesive residue carefully to avoid scratches or cracks.

Once you’ve detached all the glue, you can carefully lift the back cover.
Removing the midframe
Remove the 13 Phillips screws that hold the plastic cover in place.
13 x 3.3 mm Phillips screws

Take out the SIM card tray.

Now lift the charging pad for wireless charging. It’s lightly glued to the midframe.

In order to remove the midframe, you have to carefully push down the battery and the rest of the smartphone. Use your other hand to push up the frame. If it doesn’t move, carefully insert a pick between the display and the frame, and press it upward.
Disconnecting the display cable
Insert the flat end of the spudger very slightly below the contact and lift it up. Make sure you don’t break off the resistors that are soldered onto the logic board.
Removing the display
The Samsung Galaxy S6’s display is glued firmly in place. To detach it, you have to constantly heat it with a heat gun so the glue will soften. Then you have to insert a plastic pick into the gap between the frame and the display to detach the adhesive.
Insert the pick just 2 millimeters at the level of the Home button and the navigation buttons. The navigation buttons are glued to the back of the display and could break off if you push the pick in too far.
Now carefully lift the display at the level of the camera. Flip it up at the Home button. Before you take it off all the way, check whether the navigation buttons are disconnected from the display.

Preparing the new display
Remove the transparent film in the middle using the green flap.

Now pull off the upper and lower transparent covers. There’s glue under each of them.
Attaching the display
Press the display firmly onto the metal frame. Make sure the navigation buttons and Home button are positioned correctly.
Connecting the display
Now connect the display cable again.
Connecting the frame components
Attach the outer frame to the main component again. Start at the dock connector and firmly press the two frame components together.

Then screw them together.
13 x 3.3 mm Phillips screws
Attaching the back cover
As a last step, you have to attach the back cover again.

The old glue is usually still sticky enough.

Put the back cover back on, heat it slightly and then use a little force to press it onto the smartphone for a while.