Galaxy S7 Screen Replacement-How To

A cracked display is no fun, and you don't want to cut your ear every time you answer a call. I know you’re thinking you just have to live with it. But I’m here to tell you, you don’t. And today I’m going to show you how to replace that broken screen on your Galaxy S7.
WARNING: Opening your Galaxy S7 may reduce the water resistance capabilities of the device.
WARNING: This repair is near impossible to do without breaking the screen. We recommend not doing this repair unless the screen is already broken.
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[@zakk-kaye]

this wasn't really how to replace the screen, more just how to remove it

[@CVerse]

@Aierek you forgot to mention that you might need to replace the old adhesive. The video completely forgot about that

[@mrequi1]

@@CVerse if you are attempting a repair of this level. You should know that

[@evieelliotgerzio4359]

@@mrequi1 what kind of adhesive though

[@bnicholasvideo]

This video convinced me that I'm not going to replace my screen and will either pay someone to do it or live with it!

[@ScottRemick]

Those of you who mention that it doesn't matter if you damage the screen while removing it, since you'd only remove it if it was broken already: NOT TRUE. On the S7, you need to remove the screen in order to replace the charge/USB flex assembly, since the home & back buttons wrap around through the center frame and under the screen. Only way to get that assembly out is to remove the screen too, which might be fine so you do NOT want to be damaging the screen.

[@chaosbob583]

You did a great video, but you did not finished it. Why did you not actually replace the display, that would have been great?????

[@mmz12]

If you get that far it should be easy to finish. Just fit the display flex through the slot and make sure it lines up with the earpiece mesh and home button and.. press it on lol

[@palbi]

BUT DO YOU REMOVE ALL OF THE BLACK STUFF OR NO???

[@fruitydudexD]

the adhesive? it is to be assumed to remove the old adhesive if your replacement screen has it, otherwise (not recommended) you can reuse the old adhesive if its okay condition

[@deltoid77-nick]

mmz12 why is this part not in the video it's stupid how is his videos so popular it's like the first result for this keyword Galaxy S7 screen replacement

[@deathstarcrysis7618]

You want her to hold your hand? XD lmfao After all that its a simple reverse button dude

[@masterblaster6470]

Thank you , I just fixed my daughter phone , she is over the moon !

[@MultiScamHunter]

This works just as she says. I changed the battery in my phone today. Abit hard to get the back cover off, but once you get in, everything else goes smoothly. Just take your time, do not rush and you'll be fine.

[@ProAiming1337]

Took me 3 hours but I made it. Works like a charm again :D Thx

[@nichlonge]

4:59 they destroy the display. Warning, indeed. Shame on you, Samsung, for making such a difficult device to repair.

[@mmz12]

Shame on them indeed. Adhere the edges? Sure. But why the entire backing as well with such limited access.. and then the curved edges. lol

[@yoandry007]

Nich Longe UR REPLACING IT ANYWAYS

[@ramivalencia]

Gaming with IRRELEVANT BIRDO Exactly. If it's not broken, don't mess with the Lcd.

[@akcezz2011]

I did that and ended up messing up the LCD. $120 more that I didnt plan on spending to fix my phone

[@drewluders9339]

Good eye

[@Bl4ckD0g]

Thank Christ, someone whonactually gives instructions and is clear about what to do. I'm gonna have to do this once I can afford a replacement.

[@raulmacinca5517]

Guys please watch out on this: Remove the battery carefully and dont use metal tools on battery, i used a small metal screwdriver and the battery exploded. Pay attention on what tools you use, and if is no need for that, don't do it yourself. Edit: So be carefull on battery removeing, idk how but i perforated the battery, this caused the explosion. MB was not affected, i dont see any visual issues right now, i ordered a new battery and cleaned up the ash. I will tell you if the phone is still working after this incident. Edit:The phone is alive, perfectly working, but because of the battery explozion I had to change the lower buttons module, volum buttons band, rear camera and of course the battery. If is no need for this, don't do it YOURSELF

[@Impetuss]

You know why newer phone screens crack so easily? Scratch resistant glass. Its too porous, id much rather have a few scratches after years of use than a cracked glass just from dropping it from 2 feet.

[@yochillll2672]

Stronger makes it brittle so yeah

[@the-man7062]

NICE RACK!!!

[@AkshayKumar-ev5rx]

does anyone else find it wrong that ifixit doesn't get more views even though their videos are through, easy to follow, and simple? Ifixit, its not your fault, the majority of humans are just stupid. I LOVE your videos!!! Please keep them coming:)

[@chubbyBunny94]

chill out, thirsty.

[@leicester55]

The reason is the displays are too expensive at $300-$400 when you can get a new phone now for around $700.00

[@GSLAIN]

Maybe it's because they post videos like this where they only do half the job...

[@ebruli67]

Beautiful job 👏

[@ElHadadelasPlantas]

First off, I like the quality of this video. Very good sound, you can hear the technician loud and clear, the background music is not an obstruction and they do zoom in on the important parts so, kudos on that iFixit but.... I am a PC technician myself and this videos is: 1) About removing (not replacing) the screen. While one can revert the steps, the title should reflect the content. 2) About removing an UNCRACKED screen... Hmmm... just as a heads up, it gets A LOT MESSIER when prying cracked glass... She even says it: "Not to perform unless it is broken..." And the phone looks SPARKLING new... doubt that LCD had any issues... 3) Way OVER SIMPLIFIED! The purpose of a video is also to teach the struggle! 4) If she did crack the screen, why not to show it? I believe mistakes teach a lot. Humility is in order iFixit. We all do it and own it... 5) GREED: The answer to 99% of your questions about materials or wanting the users to user Samsung techs only... Greed destroys everything. No wonder is a capital sin so we monkeys don't go and screw up ourselves in the end! LOL! 6) Anybody has a good suggestion of a video to replace JUST the digitizer? Or should I just forget it? 7) How many of the viewers here with a 100% success rate are paid by iFixit? :D

[@omarf.s572]

Good job , thanks so much

[@Baliskinsandgadgets]

Thanks dear thanks so much 😊

[@tomastelensky-vlog8723]

Thank you very much for this vid. Now it's clear to me I'll take it to a service :-)

[@streetmachine8211]

Thanks for the video.

[@rafaelbruno9465]

i would get the screen and frame assembly combo, that way all you transfer are the motherboard and some minor components like camera etc if needed.

[@jaeb.2842]

Good vid! Thanks!

[@zerolabs]

I like your method best by removing the battery and motherboard first, then starting the screen release from behind as opposed to edge first.

[@Anmoth.]

U save my life and thanks for the page to.

[@tuolitechscreenprotector]

thanks for your video ! : )

[@fml5910]

I replaced the cracked LCD digitizer screen on my LG G5,it was way easier. Hardly any adhesive to deal with, only 8 screws to remove, hardly needed to heat anything up to get the screen off. Just have to be careful with the ear speaker. I think the Galaxy S7 has all the adhesive on it to make it more water resistant. As long as you don't submerge the phone in water you should be fine.

[@wintutorials2282]

Can you use a hairdryer instead of a heat gun??

[@markchuck379]

thats awesome, do you have more videos?

[@hamairaalizai7618]

Who else is looking down at these comments and seeing if this works

[@anthonymanuel2911]

More looking at them bigass titties

[@manmeetsinghvaid2244]

thanks for you

[@emax6821]

Thank you.

[@arbeq4399]

Please change the subject with this " how to remove screen for galaxy s7 edge?"....

[@SuperSharpboy]

Really nice and detailed video but where is the replacement part?? How am I supposed to put the new screen back and what adhesive am I gonna use and where can I get it all?

[@mohammedsaeedshaikh2335]

Awesome dear nice job

[@highlander1387]

thats a great vid!! does the home button stay on the mid frame after the screen is removed? is the home button replaceable? if the other components to the left and right of the home button are damaged too, can they be replaced? can the whol lower portion be replaced? thanks. also, if the back cover needs to be replaced, can a cover without glass be used? if one is made... ( p. s. youre hot!! ) thanks oh, if the home button is replaced, will the finger print feature work too? thanks : - ) can the on-board ROM be increased by chip desoldering and unused contacts resoldered when re-installing? thanks

[@GordioUA]

Good to heating only corners (sides?), and a little bit a center?

[@maestro3377]

I have a white vertical line on my screen. Would changing the glass display fix it?

[@MarioMartinez-zk2wk]

I lost my phone at the "being patient" step...

[@mycatscrazzy]

😂🤣😂😅😂

[@asukaj]

is there a way of knowing if you got original or some replacement type LCD on your galaxy s7? since my service the screen looks (feels) not so precise..

[@MrTokneneng0]

if the screen is broken can you just break thru is and just replace it seems alot easier. or it's the screw on also attach to the screen itself?

[@nadanwazir1748]

Nice work.love you.

[@dalebauer2398]

Do they sell a kit for the removal?

[@sfuchs]

This is going to be my first screen repair. I learned how to take S7 apart. But how to put together? What glue should I use for the the LCD assembly and the frame? The same liquid LOCA glue which I am going to use for the lcd lens?

[@collinwolford7808]

Noooooooo

[@collinwolford7808]

90% of the time you don't even need more glue. Use small amounts of thin decent tape on the edges if needed though

[@collinwolford7808]

Also try using rubbing alcohol with a small applicator bottle with a fine point plus a pick(I use plastic/waterproof playing cards instead) instead of the heat gun. Less chance to damage components and it's faster once you get the hang of it. Sometimes a little will get into the camera lens but then you just blow it out

[@gloryboyelijah6557]

Hey I'm living in Guyana and would like to get those tools you use so please tell me where i could order them from

[@ahadraza4081]

good work

[@dougbudziak9093]

how would this be different for the edge?

[@provaicplayz]

is there any chance of having a line or a spot on display after replacing it

[@ussieb7188]

Is there a video for how I put this back together?

[@newsworld8892]

Is there any video for 7adge glass replacement?

[@AKATEATime]

Please do one on replacing the explosion in the Note 7.

[@Jack-hx8yz]

Tim Adams The Note 7 is being rereleased anyways. It comes with a smaller battery.

[@AKATEATime]

3rd time's the charm, eh? :)

[@AleksyKarnasiewicz]

Not sure if you are trolling or straight down stupid.

[@AKATEATime]

Those are my only options? Not sure if you have no sense of humor or you're from Samsung. 18 people (so far) seem to understand. ;)

[@lhk7006]

"The Note 7 did not explode" - Joke of the 21st century.

[@ahmed4k417]

good job

[@sohilrana9037]

Hello.nice work .but can you replace only glass of s7 edge?plz?

[@AndyGeddon7234]

Do you have a repair video for the Samsung galaxy seven edge

[@mradaChris]

Do you have to remove the battery to get the front glass out?

[@JameelQ]

I came here for the repair tutorial, but ended up looking at two soft pillows for 5 minutes and 37 seconds :-) :-)

[@antegas]

Like! Congratulation excellent vid.

[@alaaahmad3769]

very good

[@stevecleveland6644]

When replacing the screen and digitize why unplug the mother board. Just unplug the screen wire. Just asking.

[@gandalfdergraue8444]

The heat would destroy the MB.. the AMOLE is protected by glass and the frame, the MB is nacked in the frame..

[@glosentt]

Should i replace my LCD when i broke up this black thing under the battery? Thanks for repply.

[@austinblankenship7391]

What heat gun did you use?

[@shaizqadri8943]

great video,my s7 edge fell off everything was normal but it appears to be a pink line running vertical on the right side of the screen,it disappears by applying a little pressure on the Samsung logo above the screen but unfortunately comes,is there a possible fix without having to replace the whole display assembly??

[@CanalNERDPlaysRJ]

Please do one of the s7 edge

[@CVerse]

It's the same exact process

[@shoaibsheikh477]

Hi I would like to know which school did you go to learn phone technology I mean repair?

[@nativefrye23]

would like to see the put back together

[@alaaahmad3769]

can do for j1 ace display replacment

[@lyricsss751]

okay all fun but how do you repair it again u just showed how to remove everything

[@kazimizan9163]

SMART JOB.....

[@bryancastro3794]

Hello is it the same process for galaxy s6 edge plus

[@bart6914]

Can you also use a heatgun with 2000 watt?

[@thres34]

Why they made so fucking hard to fix it

[@bboyalanleung123]

Question, can I not just remove the screen and replace it? why need to open the back panel? is it necessary?

[@Dannynoonnan69]

Great cans...

[@jordansage9655]

Now I see why shops want 180 for this, haha.

[@gregatex]

Question can I replace my verizon s7 edge screen with a sprint s7 edge screen? ??

[@sudaisjan1476]

Good Video

[@AlejandroFerrariMc]

Do you have replacement displays available, If you do, please link them in this video!

[@tonydr2131]

Nice set of hooters......

[@wechatsammiweng6773]

can one use a hair dryer instead of heat gun?

[@kashhause6362]

Will this fix the touch?

[@donnierobertson3088]

Great

[@usmanzafar1552]

does home button change without open led panel ?

[@fourfeethigh]

It's hard not to appreciate such a fine gesture of mammary theater

[@anthonymartinez6875]

I will be using this video as a guide to fix my phone, but if I can throw some feedback, can you guys create a video showing how to put all the components back?? I feel that the video might be incomplete and any first timer can get lost once the screen is out.

[@bigfjtrae]

After reassembling my phone I can't get a signal. Wi-Fi calling works but it won't connect to cellular towers. Any suggestions?

[@sujayreddyv]

How many kept watching the video not only for the phone 🤑🤑

[@nsquaremusic9]

😂😂😂

[@Braverman.G]

Needs a screen replacement for my galaxy s7. The dollar rate is not joke!

[@roypacz]

nice vid

[@glennburling2713]

And now your phone is knackered good luck with putting it back together and making it look tidy

[@SteveSuriadjaja]

You didn't say about the touch screen part between the front and the actual display. I cracked the touch screen when pushing the front screen from the back. The touch screen is still attached while the actual glass display is off now. I don't know what to do next, whether to just put the new one on or what. Darn it...

[@OlgaSanchez-mt1ql]

Hi, need your help in this. My S7 display is broken and its touchscreen doesn't work. I went to a place and they told me that to repair it they would must have to replace the battery as well. Can you tell if that's true, please? Cause It doesn't make sense to me. Thanks

[@ytdark7993]

nice

[@IndianPrince07]

nexus 5x battery replacement

[@88damary]

why do they have to take everything from the back if it's only the screen broken

[@de_ultimate_9943]

To unplug the screen from the phone...

[@silvermediastudio]

That's how the host likes it.

[@samadmc8998]

Great.. and how to fix it again

[@anjumbhatia9293]

can i replace my samsung s7 active display with samsung s7 display?

[@drummerboy2215]

Just dropped my Galaxy S7 yesterday by accident while trying to sing and read the lyrics and now has a crack on the front right bottom part of the phone. Is it worth replacing the phone by getting a new phone it self, or is it better to just have the screen replaced on the phone.

[@Chracker3]

what happens when i take it apart directly from the front?

[@rakshithr6379]

Can i follow the same process for s7 edge

[@CVerse]

Yes

[@meekvili1010]

Is this just for the screen only ?

[@FortuneSeek3rz]

Just buy a refurb on Ebay. If your a novice you will permanently disable your phone doing this.

[@HesamJafarian]

How much does the display costs? approx