Samsung Galaxy S9 Screen Replacement Done by Me

Chris Topher on 20/04/2023 - 14:18
Last edited 21/04/2023 - 12:37

Story: Samsung S9 DUOS mobile phone not a PLUS model, so smaller but dual SIM. I liked this mobile, a Samsung, the size, dual SIM but I couldn't find a suitable (for me) gel case for protection from damage.

Well, I dropped the phone from shirt top pocket height, long story, too long. Phone landed bottom L corner. Result = broken screen and back case. Phone still turned on and off, Touch Screen worked but unreliable due to spreading cracks from corner.

With technical skills and a google search, replacing the screen looked possible, so I ordered a genuine complete screen replacement kit.

And guys… err… and gals. I did it. It wasn't hard. I just worked slowly and carefully with appropriate tools and everything is good. I didn't replace the glue(?) holding it all together, a few carefully placed dabs of contact cement worked OK.

Morel of the story: you can do it. Google for clues, don't get non-genuine junk.

[EDIT] Edit still works OK after replies added. - I mast do spell cheques before pos
ting. [/EDIT]

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Comments

  • Chris Topher on 20/04/2023 - 14:24

    Another moral to the above: spell check before hitting the entre button.

    • spackbace on 20/04/2023 - 14:30
      +5

      There's an edit button…

      • Sinnerator on 21/04/2023 - 08:28

        as soon as someone replies isn't that edit button disabled? which normally takes less than 2 poofteenths of a second.

        • spackbace on 21/04/2023 - 09:56
          +1

          Not for posts

      • Chris Topher on 21/04/2023 - 12:29

        I much prefer to share my humour :-)

    • eug on 20/04/2023 - 20:52
      +1

      Another moral to the above: spell check before hitting the entre button.

      Looks like the lesson didn't hold…

      • Chris Topher on 21/04/2023 - 12:30

        it held vert well thank you. :-)

  • WatchNerd on 20/04/2023 - 14:30
    +1

    Congratulations. How much was the replacement screen?

    • Chris Topher on 21/04/2023 - 12:28

      Thank you. Full digitiser screen glass etc and body surround and replacement back case was just under AU$140.

      Fairly cheap to recover a phone that I did like. Hopefully now with a gell case and protection screen it should do me until 3G is no longer a valid service out here in the bush.

      • spackbace on 21/04/2023 - 12:32
        +1

        But it's a 4G phone as well?

        • Chris Topher on 21/04/2023 - 12:59

          Yes, it is. I am on the fringe of the nearest tower and the connection currently does (I'm assuming) float between 3G & 4G, whichever is stronger at any given time.

          Unless things get improved for ALDImobile (Telstra wholesale) I'll only have 4G. Mind you, the S9 is a 5 year old model (modal? :-:) ) now. It was an old phone 3 years ago.

  • MeesusEff on 20/04/2023 - 15:29
    +1

    I bought an iFixit kit as my husband kept getting his phone water damaged, but i found my old Xiaomi pad 2 and changed the battery and its working again. unfortunately stripped the screw so i cant make one more change and its taking forever to charge but was pretty stoked. Good enough to run Youtube Kids for a few hours at least - gives me a bit of quiet time and sanity lol

    • dcep on 20/04/2023 - 21:55
      +2

      The Good Wife

    • Chris Topher on 21/04/2023 - 13:04

      Good girl :-)

      While I was doing my S9 repair I bought a new genuine battery from an Aus supplier for $30

      While I had it apart, to save doing it later. And I now have a spare battery for my small scale solar projects.

      • MeesusEff on 21/04/2023 - 13:44
        +1

        Thanks, I was kinda proud of myself for doing it but no one in my family seemed to care 😂

        I bought my battery from Aliexpress for about $20. Pretty cheap. Now thinking if I should try to replace my s10+ screen which has a lil crack

        • Chris Topher on 22/04/2023 - 22:33

          Do it. It's not difficult with careful hands and good lighting for vision.

  • ihbh on 20/04/2023 - 15:34

    a few carefully placed dabs of contact cement worked OK

    I assumed you tested first before this last step. Just like doing 1 test run after installing dishwasher before pushing it into its spot under the bench?

    • Chris Topher on 21/04/2023 - 13:09

      Tested first? Of course. As a matter of fact 2 weeks into the testing stage it looks to be a viable option. :-)

      Carefully dabbed into where the old glue(?) had been removed during disassembly. Small dollops placed by a toothpick, the most technical tool that I had at hand.

  • jaffar on 20/04/2023 - 21:18

    Good job. For your repair did you do the transplant method (buy the oled + frame attached, then transplant all the parts over)?
    Going to do my S9+ screen soon. A bit nervous. Last time I did anything like this was an iphone 5 which was dead simple.

    • Chris Topher on 21/04/2023 - 13:17

      Thank you. Yes, OLED and frame all assembled and ready to go.

      Carefully opened the back with a short tool or two, don't penetrate too far. No heat used, a youtube video for clues. A dozen or so screws, some concealed, all the same size. Antenna, battery etc stuck down and carefully removed, fingerprint detector, a few connectors.

      You are experienced, do it. I got the screen bits from aliexpress, even included some tools that weren't mentioned, bonus. pm for details if you wish. I am very happy all round.

      By the way, get a replacement back as well. Cheap enough and that way, if you crack it while getting it apart….

  • WatchNerd on 21/04/2023 - 10:38
    +1

    Wow almost 24hrs and not one reply from the Op. Maybe the new screen has failed because of a dodgy repair job.

    • Chris Topher on 21/04/2023 - 13:20
      +3

      I know him. He drinks too much and has a really short memory. He prolly forgot he posted it and might get it in his ozbargain email about midday.

      Look for replies shortly after then.

    • Chris Topher on 22/04/2023 - 22:37
      +1

      Nah to WatchNerd . A good job and well done. The contact cement test is still holding on too. I'll re-glue it if it (ever) needs it.

      Until then, it's goodnight from him…

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