Galaxy S7 Complete Tear down - Screen replacement, Charging port fix

[@tylerworden5934]

I know this video is 3 years old now but about a year ago my wife's S7s battery got punched and I had to get to new S9s but she had over 1k pictures of our young kids and stuff on her S7 With this video I was able to pull her mother board and put it in to my old S7 and get everything off of her mother board. So thank you so much for doing what you do!

[@mobilephone6388]

why didnt you just put the battery in?

[@Orangié-san]

I don't really care if my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge has a broken screen. I gotta golden ticket (1:14) in my phone for a Willy Wonka Chocolate bar! XD

[@JerryRigEverything]

I like your attitude!

[@Orangié-san]

+JerryRigEverything Thanker you Mr. DoctorPhoneSurgeon! :)

[@marykacyy6802]

OMG I LOVE THIS COMMENT XDD

[@Pegosti]

Your Orangeguy i

[@jashonbates]

Your Orangeguy Savage

[@caspervanbeek7632]

everything is like a little lego to you, isn't it?

[@adam.m6735]

Liquid Drum & Bass things are to difficult to realize that this is a *Informal* Comments

[@_baller]

This comment.. is like a little lego

[@jimmitch32]

YES

[@KevinRiazi]

Teardown videos make me cringe but I really like your commentary! You always have a really funny joke in there just to keep it entertaining.

[@SuperSweetToffee]

I'm going to get the S7 and tear it down just to get my gold ticket

[@williame.i7272]

Bobby Jay gold ticket?

[@yasu_red]

@@williame.i7272 Did you even watch the video?

[@kervinleeborbon6825]

Do you even willy wonka?

[@schantzee5733]

I fix phones in a repair shop and know about the difficulty of safely removing the OLED screen without damaging it. It isn't impossible but it requires more consistent heat than a typical heat gun can offer and avoiding using metal tools near the corner like that. OLEDs are safe with temperatures of up to 100-105 Celsius on a heat plate or a heat gun with temperature controls. I like to start from the top and work my way to the bottom with business cards, leaving the soft key lights cables for last because they become visible. It's certainly harder with the Edge screens but not impossible either, just requires more patience and a delicate touch. Also, for removing the back glass, you can avoid scraping the paint like that by lifting the glass a bit more and then using either a guitar pick or card to loosen the adhesive. You can get away with it on white phones with some white-out to cover up but better to not scrape it at all!

[@schantzee5733]

+enos218 I typically replace the oled/digitizer assembly, not just the glass. Assuming you have the expensive machinery and high skill required to perform a glass only repair, it seems separating and cleaning the oled may be easier than usual but I can't be sure how they are attached based on this video. This isn't a phone that I would recommend a DIY repair on with the exception of maybe replacing the back glass, cameras, or rear camera lens. Anything requiring screen removal you should take to a repair shop or honestly have insurance on it.

[@sarahs.9340]

@ 2:25 the answer is a hot yes. I think Samsung has been aware of this problem for awhile & is just happily sending you in to their techs to take apart & charge you for their mistake. This phone also has major screen flickering & black screen issues. Won't be touching another Samsung again.

[@AdarshPandeyFilms]

I m pretty sure no one actually replaces these by themselves. everyone watches for fun.

[@Wilvin]

+tech inc Lol. In a year or two, I will have no problem popping mine open for a repair. Right now, I cant imagine even scratching it so forget about prying it apart. Also that water resistance is gone even after you put it back together.

[@ITAutos]

Not for my S5 and Z3. Yes for my S7 edge

[@awake392]

Tech Incorporated yep.😂

[@isaac10231]

I'm actually planning on doing this for my s7 because the battery drains SO FUCKING FAST. Also, I enjoying fixing things by myself, it's fun for me personally. I've been taking shit apart for ages so I feel pretty good that I won't fuck it up. I'll back my phone up before just in case. And in terms of water resistance, I'll just have to treat my phone like an old fashioned cell phone till the s9 comes out. Not a problem.

[@aleks_ivanov]

I just opened mine

[@benosullivan2013]

I work in a phone repair/accessory place and my boss replaced the charging port for me without changing the screen, I knew he was good, didn't realise HOW good until now...

[@stratischarisiadis6303]

Ben O'Sullivan My girlfriend's best friend took my girlfriend's s7 and dropped it and the internal screen broke. Now my girlfriend's mother tries to convince my girlfriend that it's not worth the money to replace the screen and wants to buy my girlfriend a new phone, the Redmi 5. The Redmi costs 200 € while the screen costs 170€. Am I the only one that finds thus stupid? I wanted to ask for your opinion because you said you work at a repair place.

[@benosullivan2013]

Stratis Charis To be very honest with you, once a phone breaks it will never be the same, getting a new phone might be the better option.

[@stratischarisiadis6303]

Ben O'Sullivan But to change from the s7 to the Redmi 5? Even after the repair I believe it will be a downgrade

[@Flow_Moonlight]

That's a huge downgrade in performance, camera, screen, call quality, LTE speeds and many samsung based features such as samsung pay and secure folder. Its better to just fix the screen. There's no new $200 smartphone that can outperform an old galaxy s7 no matter the test even if you step up to a new $300 budget smartphone, you'd still loose out on many things.

[@benosullivan2013]

Stratis Charis If you have confidence in the repairer then repair it but make sure he's using a good quality screen and is reliable.

[@themrjones]

It must be good to know you killed it with all your voice overs, lol. every time

[@JerryRigEverything]

+themrjones lol Thanks!

[@valtterivatanen]

themrjones LCD

[@ghost.protocol]

Dayum!! How much he has changed in 3 yrs.. Watching it in August 2019..

[@weirdrhino6821]

Almost 2021 and yeah, hes changed

[@CernelKorn]

you make these teardowns so interesting

[@JerryRigEverything]

+Kevin “Cernel” Korn Thanks man! I appreciate it.

[@ulcus...]

This golden ribbon gets you a free candy bar, so save it for later.

[@rayraycarter04]

best statement

[@Cyber_Striker]

+IceVines Seriously though, what is the golden ribbon

[@boxheadboiii]

I GOTTA GOLDEN TIICKET

[@Airsoftpsyco1423]

This video, along with your smooth voice, were the deciding factors of my subscription. Yay!

[@anires1195]

2:20 Galaxy S7 owner here, still in 2020. And yes my phone absolutely overheats.

[@Spearra]

Can confirm. 2020 S7 gang also! If I play certain games while charging at the same time for too long, it will outright force close said game due overheating LOL

[@edvardsz3539]

2022, have been using my S7 since 2017. Every day youtube, every day gets discharged. NEVER had overheating issues. Best phone I've had. But battery and charging port are very used

[@jacobstory1311]

I'm still using mine, it definitely does get hot when gaming but it doesn't seem to mess with the proformance too much, it plays Minecraft pe perfectly fine and Call of duty mobile, Pubg mobile on the other hand used to run perfect about 3 years ago but now its almost unplayable. We'll see how much longer the phone last, I got it in 2019.

[@_stardust__]

Hey, I am using the S7 now even in 2023, purchased in 2017. Did replace the battery in 2021 after that it became fast and quite usable even till now. Excellent device.

[@ymx7947]

@@_stardust__ nice, I'm also still on my S7. original battery. I'm a light user. it has aged really well performance wise. still runs the applications I need it to without any issues.

[@TrenchKoatKilla]

Yes it has overheating issues (I'm using a standard S7)

[@GetFixed]

Great video brother. The closeup shots are what really got me (specifically the part where you disconnected the charging port from the phones motherboard.) What camera is that by the way?

[@HeyItsCharlie]

This is old.. also Not what I thought it was gonna be like but I can’t stop watching?! Might just have to subscribe

[@JAYRAY00]

I successfully removed the LCD without damaging it. It's definitely feasible. Then I successfully removed the broken glass, using a hot plate and molybdenum wire. Then cleaned all the old loca off the screen. Screen was still working fine. Applied new loca and glass panel, no problems. But then I went to install the refurbished LCD back into the frame, and that's when it cracked! Alignment seemed good, so I dunno know what went wrong, but the LCD is so thin. I won't be doing glass only replacement on the S7, too hard. :-/

[@dalauder]

Thanks for the tip. I was thinking I might be special enough to do this without cracking it. I won't bother I guess...no USB or ADB for me...

[@josetrinidad407]

It's not an LCD it's and OLED display

[@redgamer821]

JayRay00 its an amoled stupid, not lcd

[@ifthebeltiscrackedor]

That's what happened when I changed screen on my Ipad. Everything went so well but the last extra pressing in the end when installing cracked the new one.

[@elijahcorpus3]

The Galaxy S7 has an active matrix organic LED display, not a liquid crystal display like the iPhones.

[@Dan-ig1xe]

that discoloration is from the heat gun probably

[@fixitfelix718]

Daniel Prodan heat gun or spontaneous incincdiary combustion

[@milk11percent]

Probably but I have this phone and it does have overheating issues when playing gaming and especially when fast charging (I know it's supposed to get a little warm during fast charging but it get HOT).

[@milk11percent]

Fiery43 yeah, it's SO annoying sometimes

[@Spearra]

@@milk11percent 2020 S7 user gang. Can confirm. It can get so hot that it will force close certain apps if charging and playing at the same time for too long! 😅

[@weirdrhino6821]

@@Spearra thats so true, sometimes im playing fortnite and it overheats and then it closes the app by itself, so annoying. (Almost 2021 btw, 2021 S7 usergang?)

[@AleXanderBoi46]

who else watches these because they're satisfying?

[@Wilvin]

Wow, I was watching this video so intensely that at the end for a second I was surprised to see my own phone still in one piece on my desk.

[@manavtalreja4324]

+Wilvin Crawford your own phone is tupis as shit nigga

[@jayoosth4858]

@@manavtalreja4324 stfu

[@jamesmiddleton4741]

I been using the s7 for years and still rocking the head phone jack and yes modern apps do make the phone tosty but performs great

[@Snames93]

These videos are so satisfying

[@vinncert359]

Yeah, I just got the Galaxy s7 on June 30th and today (August 1st) I dropped it and the back glass broke. This video was very helpful, thank you. I have repaired cell phones and tablets and even cameras before, but this will be the first time I have had to replace a glass back...I wish I could replace it with a metal one...if you have any suggestions for that, let me know!

[@anmolpreetsingh4080]

Jerry rig everything your chanel is the best chanel your telling us about that phone better thanks man.......

[@ibrahimabtula3234]

your tests are the best

[@HafizThunder]

The golden ticket is for the tour around the Willy Wonker chocolate factory. There was only 5 of them and can be found when you open the wrapper of the chocolate bar if you are lucky.

[@CrazyCandyCrush]

Is the replacement screen something like $200+ ?

[@JerryRigEverything]

+Crazy Candy Crush Ya, I have it linked in the video description.

[@piercemason942]

lmao I spent $200 on a refurbished galaxy s7

[@thetechlibrarian]

Hysteria I spent $79.00 on a brand new s7

[@billrussell1979]

Seems about $150 these days. But I just got a whole S7 for about $175. However, I never realized the prices of AMOLED screen replacement. I was wondering why the iPhones screens were so cheap - LCD. The iPhone X screen very expensive now though being AMOLED. The downside of used phone is I have to replace my battery it is estimated to only 2100mAh capacity and it shows by how fast it drains. that's why I am watching this video.

[@Crazy_killer-qm8ju]

The Tech Librarian coz they have newer phones now

[@davidreis7152]

My Samsung S7 just died after 4 years and 3 months of use. It started with a reboot for no reason, then it worked for 3 days with the rebbot problem, whitch gave me time to backup everething I had. Now it doesn´t start anymore. Maybe Im going to buy a broken one and replace the motherboard. Apart from that it was a good phone, with only one battery replacement. Btw thanks for you´re vídeos Jerry!

[@sergioscheveloff3414]

Excellent production, thank you! Can you tell me what camera are you using for recording? Great quality!

[@ItsGoFochYourself98]

i have the s7 edge to, and i like your humor :) if i want to laugh im just watching one of your videos lol. you are the best keep on going ^^

[@DailyRitualW4r10ck]

I have no idea why it brings such joy in my life when I watch a phone or anything electronic get broken down. it's like porn...lol.! Awesome vid bro!

[@philipp8447]

Its verry intresting to see this disassembly, sorry for misstakes I'm a german people. Good luck.

[@DrFailov]

actually, AMOLED is glued to the sensor. But AMOLED has two layers, which can'n be separated in normal conditions. In your case you separated AMODED layers because of cracks on it.

[@Bella1899]

you don't HAVE to CAP the AMOLED all the TIME

[@lordrevolta]

+hansen00 uhhmm I think amoled is like an abbreviation led stands for light emitting diode I don't know about the a m and o so writing led is technically wrong and it should be LED

[@Bella1899]

C Byte Of course it's technically wrong, but it feels like the guy is screaming in my face each time.

[@illitero]

+C Byte We should know better when it comes to tech and abbreviations; they usually matter. I'd be much more concerned with all of the other grammatical slaughter in the comment. You made me think back to old RPG's and other games that would uppercase item names in dialogue boxes. "You found MAGICAL HEALING ITEM. Will you use it? You have used MAGICAL HEALING ITEM and recovered 200 HEALTH!"

[@s.scringe6924]

His voice is so relaxing

[@neozhekai5668]

"No wonder it passed my bend test" I laugh when he said it

[@sourwords1808]

you need to watch more of his uploads.

[@adisor3889]

Your voice is calmer now u were stressed back than

[@SapphFire]

These are fun to watch even though I don't have a s7

[@codilankford6173]

I just replaced my battery and camera with the help of this video. Thank-You!

[@kolasni13]

Hey Jerry. Once you get all the parts and put it all back together let us know if that wateproofing still works.

[@JerryRigEverything]

+sardanapalos Unless it is done professionally by Samsung, I would not trust it to be water resistant anymore.

[@tkeosaksith]

Nice video, I assumed you put everything back together. Did you have to reapply glue to the smaller components like the capacitive buttons and charging port?

[@dhall8802]

I do have a question. Can you start a children's short story reading service with that buttery smooth voice? So calm and mellow...

[@JerryRigEverything]

Heck yes. "Today kids... We are going to read about optical image stabilization..."

[@TracyFriendz2]

Thanks for the video JerryRigEverything, it really helped me!!

[@dog_snax2098]

This is very fine and sensitive tech. Good Job.

[@markrobby7136]

Wow what a great job! He opens up the back and behold, a clean looking inside like the way the Germans seals up their Benz engines..That was beautiful from Samsung. Thanks, Man!!

[@UltraDXSASC]

If i destroy my charging port i still have my wireless charging xd

[@SuperMoazzem]

you are the greatest .... for this matter. great video

[@xkaosxvpx8165]

Since you're so good at doing this I was hoping I could ask you a question . first day I got this phone it worked great , I used it for a hour or two on gear vr . but now it gets overheated so quick . I don't understand why

[@6148144]

This screen could have come off without damaging it. This is where experience comes in

[@惑星土星]

Jerry: You'll never survive my business cards!!!

[@MK73DS]

Is the glass rear panel in the video description official ? Is it as durable and strong as the one on the phone ? I have cracked my rear glass, will it be difficult to remove and change it ? thanks

[@InterceptOne]

Why would you thumb down such a great video like this? Nonetheless, kudos on the video!

[@RailfanningProductions]

Please take note when you are doing this, your phone will no longer be water resistant.

[@Dilomski]

Fuck this stupid phone anyway.

[@dusitn_]

@@Dilomski damn bro whats your problem

[@TheOfficialArthurMorgan]

@ShxShlix yall must abuse your phones. the s7 lasted me about 5 years no issues at all and the only reason I replaced it was because I took the phone outta the case and tripped while going up the stairs. Smashed the phone screen down on the stairs and the screen was totally shattered. Decided to buy a used S9 for less than the screen replacement

[@jet7759]

@@TheOfficialArthurMorgan Still got mine

[@85hthapa]

This is amazing , what you can do with phone. if i could do same, i would replace all the possible things in the housing of one of best looking phone.

[@danielhuerta6575]

Is the fingerprint scanner unique to the motherboard? I’m trying to buy a motherboard and swap it in a s7 that is locked due to a google account previously synced in it. I just wanna know if it works unlike the iPhone 6 and above.

[@davinc3]

You can remove the screen without damage. After removing everything from the backside, heat the screenside with the heatbed of a 3D printer (~80c). Then push the screen out via the opening on the backside.

[@Oplix]

This video helped me properly "Jerry rig" an intel heatsink to the back of my S7 so it would not overheat.

[@altogumanator3000]

Still have my S7, the thing survived a drop from the top of my school bleachers. Now granted it had a somewhat rugged case and a tempered glass screen protector but it's still a 12+ foot drop to the gym floor

[@jeramiet154]

You have to remove the screen for charge port replacement on the s6 as well. I did it no problem without heat and I reused the old adhesive still attached to the screen that I didn't damage.

[@HaydenHeun]

This guy needs to start a merch line "just like a Lego" XD

[@hilirie4683]

What is the Kapton tape used for? You know, the yellow clear tape that some of the components in the middle frame housing lay on

[@luigidessi3718]

Hi JerryRigEverything , it's a very good video, usefull & clear, great!

[@earendilthemariner5546]

The thing with the S7, the S7 Edge, and even the S6 line and whatever other phones, if your charging port gives out, just buy a wireless charger. It may be slower than the fast wall charging, but its probably cheaper in the end and you wont screw up the phone if you try to do repairs

[@bhoomik7343]

Lovin your channel

[@joshuahuang07]

you are correct about the overheating issue.

[@hayhaysorbonash8188]

Hi Jerry! Does the back glass in the description can make the phone waterproof again ?

[@pastaman64]

I've been using a Galaxy S7 for nearly 3 years now, and at least in my experience it seems there aren't many overheating issues after all.

[@pastaman64]

@ShxShlix When was the Note 7 recall? I've never been one to keep up with phone related news so I didn't even know there was such a recall.

[@pastaman64]

@ShxShlix I see. I got my S7 back in August of 2017.

[@patriciamartin9229]

Mine would get so hot I could feel the heat thru the outer box. I traded it in.

[@james_welch79]

Im watching this on my galaxy s7

[@SHGGARAGE]

Thanks Zack for the help I have a black one so I used another tool

[@kmp-handyreparatur-gmbh8262]

nice video and i´am a bit jealous... ;) is it possible, in your opinion, to get the lcd disassembly done without the destruction of the display or is there to much adhesive or is the display to thin?

[@kogoat7411]

I did it and was all good. While I was at it I put more copper pipes and put thermal paste in it so that it stays cool

[@daboonki3078]

I just dropped my GS7(onyx black) yesterday and I'm glad to know I can repair the screen but it dropped on the corner. Is there a replacement part for the silver wall.

[@higuys8154]

can you do teardowns of clone phones? i would love to see those

[@1adorableone]

Thanks so much for the video! You just reminded me I have wireless charging, after I googled qi....lol... I totally forgot, but am happy I can charge wireless because I broke my charging port😭

[@zahabimandegi7129]

I like his video because he's joke is silently coming and you cannot guess when it's gonna hit then BAM! He gig perfectly calm.... haha lol

[@ixypsilon5410]

Regarding the charging port replacement: A little dirty sorta-fix would be just cutting of the connection to the buttons - one may use an application for them. Now replacing the port wouldn't mean removing/destroying the display.

[@music_for_the_world_offical]

Good job. You braked not cheap amoled screen :D

[@ahmedshabeer769]

will the phone be water proof again if we just change the front glass screen and the metal edge of the phone? need a reply please thank you and keep up the good content

[@Jack-hx8yz]

What do you think

[@ahmedshabeer769]

+JackPlaysOfficial depends on what adhesive they use . idk what they use or how they do it, that's why I wanted to clarify

[@deuelellan2446]

*buys s7 replacement screen "ah shit, here we go again"

[@3noom]

Zack should I be concerned with the processor melting the plastic in your last video? reconsidering the phone ever since.

[@JerryRigEverything]

+nate m It is probably fine... It does get really hot... But Its too soon to make any assumptions about longevity.

[@3noom]

JerryRigEverything could it have been some metalic tape reside? Or was it legit melted.

[@JerryRigEverything]

nate m Just discolored. Not residue... It'll be interesting to see how the phones hold up with heavy use and time.

[@3noom]

JerryRigEverything thanks Zack I guess I'll roll the dice.

[@harshdeepsingh2554]

Will you also make a tear down and repair video for HP Elite X3

[@fixitfelix718]

when you said over heating issues later...did you mean they will explode and catch fire loll lmao

[@イリヤ-h7f]

Yes, they do have overheating issues. Mine is one year old but it has overheated for a few months now, even turning off randomly and getting into bootloops.

[@AdriBiosca]

Hi Jerry I'd like to see the bending test of the flat s7.

[@Darcy_stabler]

I have the s7 edge and most definitely does have overheating issues

[@FuriousHondaBoy]

Thanks man, looking your tutorial I successful disable my S7, now is going hard part, dissemble display from case.

[@FuriousHondaBoy]

Fck, just brake all, now need charging port and display :D

[@iranjackheelson]

will the phone still be waterproof or at least have same level of water resistance wheb you remove the cover and put back on?

[@Martarts]

iranjackheelson Most likely not

[@sudonim7552]

Most definitely not.

[@silasb5533]

iranjackheelson well if you put it perfectly, maybe but dont trust it

[@Precioushackid]

Good one Jerry. Thumbs up

[@abdulrahmanalraeisi9564]

amazing,, this time you went so deep

[@kiratsingh7073]

Phone be like:- MR. Jerry Rig.. I don't feel so good😂😂

[@kim__jong__un]

Jerry I think you're wrong. Yes, Galaxy S7 does have LOCA glue betwen glass and LCD. You never come to this part because you stick card between polarizer and LCD not glass and polarizer, It is a very thin layer of LOCA glue between glass and polarizer. Watch other videos.

[@matthewclay4446]

Nice job bro !

[@imsra19]

You said about heating issues later on. What will I need to use the phone like I want it last for 5 years without any issues?

[@xzzlonezzwolfzzx]

Touché Jerry. Still could be some sort of adhesive but I agree with you.

[@xzzlonezzwolfzzx]

Or Zack?

[@RedWingsninetyone]

I wonder how much of that discoloration is from your heat gun? Especially since you said it was "too hot to touch" at one point.

[@JerryRigEverything]

Understandable. But the discoloration is in the exact shape of the processor.

[@stu_jam]

Hi jerry, I have a hot plate for removing lcds from the glass. Could I use the hot plate to soften the adhesive on the back and front? Or would that be too risky

[@davidrowland2850]

Thanks for the tool link

[@jesseyemma]

Would that crack in the corner of the screen have happened if you used the business cards for that part or was the cracking inevitable?

[@phillipendersby9117]

Hi I was wondering if you could do a durability test on the 2017 Samsung Galaxy A5 if possible