Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus Fingerprint Sensor Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

                          1 - 2 hours

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Screen Removal
18 steps
Frame Bracket
2 steps
Fingerprint Sensor
3 steps

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Introduction

There is a significant chance that you may break the unreinforced and fragile display panel during this procedure. Be sure to apply plenty of heat and be extremely careful during the prying stage.

You’ll need replacement adhesive in order to complete this repair.

What you need

Step 1

              Heat the bottom edge

Completely power off your device before you begin.
Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the device to loosen the adhesive underneath.
The display adhesive of the Galaxy Tab S7+ is extremely strong, and it’s likely you need to reheat and reapply the iOpener several times before starting the display removal and during the removal procedure.
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the device.

Completely power off your device before you begin.

Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the device to loosen the adhesive underneath.

The display adhesive of the Galaxy Tab S7+ is extremely strong, and it’s likely you need to reheat and reapply the iOpener several times before starting the display removal and during the removal procedure.

A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the device.

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Step 2

              Screen removal information

While you’re waiting for the adhesive to loosen, note the following:
There’s a long circuit board attached to the screen that sits parallel to the bottom edge.
Don’t insert the pick more than 2 mm to avoid damaging the circuit board.
This image shows an example of the display separating from the glass panel.
Don’t insert the pick more than 3 mm to avoid damaging the display.

While you’re waiting for the adhesive to loosen, note the following:

There’s a long circuit board attached to the screen that sits parallel to the bottom edge.

Don’t insert the pick more than 2 mm to avoid damaging the circuit board.

This image shows an example of the display separating from the glass panel.

Don’t insert the pick more than 3 mm to avoid damaging the display.

Step 3

              Insert an opening pick

Once the screen is warm to touch, apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen and as close to the edge as possible.
If your screen is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction handle. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the screen.
Lift the screen with the suction handle to create a small gap between the screen and the frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap between the frame and the screen.
Don’t insert the pick more than 2 mm to avoid damaging the circuit board.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Once the screen is warm to touch, apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen and as close to the edge as possible.

If your screen is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction handle. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the screen.

Lift the screen with the suction handle to create a small gap between the screen and the frame.

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the frame and the screen.

Don’t insert the pick more than 2 mm to avoid damaging the circuit board.

Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 4

              Separate the bottom adhesive

Insert a new opening pick into the gap you created.
Slide the new pick along the bottom edge of the device towards the bottom-right corner.

Insert a new opening pick into the gap you created.

Slide the new pick along the bottom edge of the device towards the bottom-right corner.

Step 5

              Heat the right edge

Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the device to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the device to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Step 6

              Separate the bottom-right corner adhesive

Rotate the opening pick around the bottom-right corner of the device.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Rotate the opening pick around the bottom-right corner of the device.

Step 7

              Separate the right adhesive

Insert a new opening pick into the gap you created.
Don’t insert the pick more than 3 mm to avoid damaging the components along the right edge.
Slide the new pick along the right edge of the device towards the top-right corner.

Don’t insert the pick more than 3 mm to avoid damaging the components along the right edge.

Slide the new pick along the right edge of the device towards the top-right corner.

Step 8

              Heat the top edge

Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the device to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the device to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Step 9

              Separate the top-right corner adhesive

Rotate the opening pick around the top-right corner of the device.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Rotate the opening pick around the top-right corner of the device.

Step 10

              Separate the top adhesive

Insert a new opening pick into the gap you created.
Slide the new pick along the top edge of the device towards the top-left corner.

Slide the new pick along the top edge of the device towards the top-left corner.

Step 11

              Heat the left edge

Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the device to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the device to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Step 12

              Separate the top-left corner adhesive

Rotate the opening pick around the top-left corner of the device.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Rotate the opening pick around the top-left corner of the device.

Step 13

              Separate the left adhesive

Insert a new opening pick into the gap you created.
Slide the new pick along the left edge of the device towards the bottom-left corner.

Slide the new pick along the left edge of the device towards the bottom-left corner.

Step 14

              Separate the bottom-left corner adhesive

Rotate the opening pick around the bottom-left corner of the device.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
At this point, the perimeter of the screen should be separated from the frame. If there’s still resistance around the edges of the screen, use an opening pick to cut the adhesive again.

Rotate the opening pick around the bottom-left corner of the device.

At this point, the perimeter of the screen should be separated from the frame. If there’s still resistance around the edges of the screen, use an opening pick to cut the adhesive again.

Step 15

              Remove the screen

Don’t try to remove the screen all the way yet; it’s still connected to the frame by a flex cable.
With the top of the device facing you, pull the screen up and away from you like you’re opening a book.
Rest the screen upside down and parallel to the frame before continuing.
Don’t twist the screen or move it too far away from the frame to avoid damaging the flex cable.
During reassembly:
This is a good point to power on your tablet and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your tablet back down completely before you continue working.
Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Use some high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol to wipe away any adhesive residue.
If you’re using Samsung custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide. If you’re using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

Don’t try to remove the screen all the way yet; it’s still connected to the frame by a flex cable.

With the top of the device facing you, pull the screen up and away from you like you’re opening a book.

Rest the screen upside down and parallel to the frame before continuing.

Don’t twist the screen or move it too far away from the frame to avoid damaging the flex cable.

During reassembly:

This is a good point to power on your tablet and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your tablet back down completely before you continue working.

Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Use some high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol to wipe away any adhesive residue.

If you’re using Samsung custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide. If you’re using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

Step 16

              Disconnect the display cable

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display cable’s press connector secured to the screen.
To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display cable’s press connector secured to the screen.

To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

Step 17

Use tweezers, or you fingers, to hold the display cable in place.
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor’s press connector attached to the display cable.
Take note of the display cable’s position; you will need to bend it in the same way when connecting a new screen.

Use tweezers, or you fingers, to hold the display cable in place.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor’s press connector attached to the display cable.

Take note of the display cable’s position; you will need to bend it in the same way when connecting a new screen.

Step 18

              Remove the screen

Remove the screen from the frame.

Remove the screen from the frame.

Step 19

              Unfasten the frame bracket

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the fifty 3 mm-long screws securing the frame bracket to the frame.
The third photo has the same screws marked by quadrant. Use this photo during reassembly to help account for all the screws:
Bottom-left = 9 screws
Bottom-right = 14 screws
Top-right = 12 screws
Top-left = 15 screws

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the fifty 3 mm-long screws securing the frame bracket to the frame.

The third photo has the same screws marked by quadrant. Use this photo during reassembly to help account for all the screws:

Bottom-left = 9 screws

Bottom-right = 14 screws

Top-right = 12 screws

Top-left = 15 screws

Step 20

              Remove the frame bracket

Lift the frame bracket away from the frame, making sure to thread the display cable through its socket.

Lift the frame bracket away from the frame, making sure to thread the display cable through its socket.

Step 21

              Heat the fingerprint sensor

The fingerprint sensor and its copper connector pads are secured to the frame bracket with adhesive.
Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the frame bracket to loosen the fingerprint sensor’s adhesive.
The fingerprint sensor’s adhesive is strong, so it’s likely you’ll need to reapply the iOpener several times during the removal procedure.

The fingerprint sensor and its copper connector pads are secured to the frame bracket with adhesive.

Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the frame bracket to loosen the fingerprint sensor’s adhesive.

The fingerprint sensor’s adhesive is strong, so it’s likely you’ll need to reapply the iOpener several times during the removal procedure.

Step 22

              Separate the connector's adhesive

The frame bracket is very delicate; make sure to secure the bracket while performing this step to avoid breaking it.
Insert an opening pick between the fingerprint sensor’s copper connector pads and the frame bracket.
Slice the adhesive while prying up to separate the pads from the frame bracket.

The frame bracket is very delicate; make sure to secure the bracket while performing this step to avoid breaking it.

Insert an opening pick between the fingerprint sensor’s copper connector pads and the frame bracket.

Slice the adhesive while prying up to separate the pads from the frame bracket.

Step 23

              Remove the fingerprint sensor

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the frame bracket and the fingerprint sensor.
Pry up with the pick to separate the fingerprint sensor from the frame bracket.
Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the fingerprint sensor.

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the frame bracket and the fingerprint sensor.

Pry up with the pick to separate the fingerprint sensor from the frame bracket.

Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the fingerprint sensor.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ Answers community for help.

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