Step-By-Step Guide For Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus USB Port Replacement

This guide is for people who are dealing with a broken USB port on their Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus. We have written the steps very clearly so you can replace the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus USB-C port at home without any trouble. Let’s start with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus USB-C port replacement immediately without wasting any time.

Precautions Before Starting Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus USB Port Replacement

However there are some very important precautions that you have to keep in mind before starting the replacement.

• The first thing is to download a Samsung Galaxy S22+ self-guide. This guide will help you understand all the internal components of the phone.
• Secondly discharge your Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus battery before disassembling. This action will reduce the risk of accidental damage to the battery during USB-C Port replacement.
• Thirdly choose a feasible place for the Samsung Galaxy S22 plus USB-C Port Replacement. Like the place should be a well-lit area, with proper ventilation, and a smooth surface etc.
• And last but not least you have to collect all the necessary mobile repairing tools before starting the replacement.

Such as:

• SIM Ejector
• Opening Picks
• Heating Tool
• Phillips screwdriver
• Pointed Spudger
• Flat Spudger
• Tweezers
• USB-C Port Replacement (genius)

Remember if you want to keep your phone water-resistant after the repair it’s crucial to apply the adhesive carefully. However please note that your Samsung Galaxy S22+ will no longer have its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.

Step #1. Remove The SIM Card Tray

• First of all you need to remove the SIM card tray with the help of the ejector tool. But for this you can also use a paper clipper after straightening it.
• Insert the ejector into the SIM card hole.
• Press the ejector and the SIM card tray will come out.
• If you accidentally insert the SIM ejector into the microphone hole then don’t worry. You most probably didn’t damage the microphone of the Samsung Galaxy S22+.

Step #2. Heat All Sides of The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

• Now you need to give heat to your Samsung Galaxy S22 plus.
• For heating you can use a heat gun, hair dryer, hot plate, flat heating tool, or Straightener. We suggest you use a hair dryer or heat gun.
• Prepare your heating tool.
• Now place it on the edges of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus.
• If you are using the suggested heat gun then apply heat on all the edges of the phone.
• Never apply any heat for more than two minutes. Otherwise your Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus may get damaged.

Step #3. Insert Opening Pick

Well at this stage you can use a suction cup for lifting the back cover of the phone. But it’s optional. You can cut the adhesive only by inserting the opening pick or a cutter. Well here we are using an opening pick and applying a suction cup on the back cover of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus.

• Attach a suction handle to the bottom of the back cover.
• If the back cover is cracked, use strong tape or superglue to lift it.
• Lift the back cover to create a gap between it and the frame.
• If needed, apply more heat to soften the adhesive.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap carefully.

Step #4. Move The Opening Pick To Cut The Adhesive

• However now you can remove the suction tool after inserting the opening pick.
• Now cut the adhesive by moving the pick around the edges of the phone.
• You can leave the pick at the edges of the phone so that the adhesive won’t stick again.
• Complete the round of the edges and keep cutting the adhesive.
• You can give more heat for only two minutes if you find any spot of extreme sticking.
• Well the top edge of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus may need a maximum of 3 minutes of heating to maintain the adhesive.
• Please remember not to insert the opening pick more than 5mm. As we know every phone has its own capacity and gaps around the edges and components.
• So don’t try to insert the opening pick more than 5mm in the Samsung Galaxy S22+.

Step #5. Remove The Back Cover Of The Samsung Galaxy S22+

It’s time to separate the back cover of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

• Use your finger to pry up the back cover.
• Keep it aside to prevent screen damage.

Step #6. Disconnect The Wireless Charging Coil

• It’s time to disconnect the wireless charging connector.
• To do this you can use a pointed pry-up charging coil.
• Press the connector and disconnect it from the motherboard.

Step #7. Detach NFC Antenna

• Certainly you will need a pointed spudger.
• Pry it up on the NFC Antenna.
• Press and disconnect it from the motherboard.

Step #8. Keep All The Screw Safe and identified

• Here is the idea for keeping all the screws safe and you can identify them.
• Well If you are using the Samsung Self-Repair Kit start by checking your screws and tagging them correctly
• Put a coloured label numbered or name on the bag with the most screws. Like 10, 0013, etc.
• Label the clear bag with just two screws with the number. Most probably you will have 2 crew bags.

Step #9. Open Charging Coil Screws

• Now this is the time to open the screws of the charging coil.
• Use a Phillips screwdriver to open the 3.5 mm screws.
• There are six screws securing the charging coil of the Samsung Galaxy s22 plus.

Step #10. Open Loudspeaker Screws

• Now open the Loudspeaker screws.
• Here you will see seven screws.
• You will need a Phillips screwdriver
• The screw size is 3.5 mm.

Step #11. Remove The Loudspeaker assembly.

• Put your spudger between the left side of the speaker and the frame.
• Gently lift to unclip the speaker.
• Be careful not to disconnect the speaker from the charging coil.

Step #12. Separate the charging coil & NFC antenna assembly

• However here you can use your fingers only.
• Lift the loudspeaker assembly and NFC Antenna carefully to avoid damage.
• Remember don’t separate the charging coil.

Step #13. Disconnect The Battery Connection

• Insert a pointed spudger under the battery connection cable.
• Disconnect the battery so that you can prevent further damage.

Step #14. Disconnect the Interconnection Cable

• Well some interconnection cables are crossing and covering the battery.
• To reach the USB-C Port you need to disconnect the two interconnection cables.
• Firstly pry up with the spudger and disconnect the primary interconnection cable from the motherboard.
• Now disconnect the secondary interconnection cable from the motherboard.

Step #15. Disconnect The Interconnection Cables From The Charging Board

• After disconnecting the interconnection from the motherboard you will need to disconnect it from the charging board.
• Use a flat-tip spudger and pry it up on the primary connection.
• Disconnect it from the charging board.
• Now pry up the second connection cables and then disconnect it.

Step #16. Remove Interconnection Cable

• However this time pick a straight tweezer and grip the connection cables.
• Now remove both the connection cables from the phone.
• At this stage you will charge the board completely free.

Step #17. Remove The Charging Board of The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus

• Although 3.5 mm screws are holding the charging board in place.
• Use a screwdriver to open the screws.
• Put the pointed part of the spudger between the top right corner of the charging board and the frame.
• Lift gently to raise the charging board so you can reach it with your fingers.
• Pull the charging board to the top of the Samsung phone.
• This will make the 30-degree angle.
• Now remove the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus USB-C port and charging board.

Step #18. Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus USB-C Port and Charging Board Replacement

• At this time you are only left with a charging board of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus..
• It is time to remove the USB-C port from the charging board

Step #19. Samsung Galaxy S22  Plus USB-C Port and Charging Board Replacement

• When assembling it again make sure the red rubber seal around the charging port is firmly in place against the phone’s edge. This will help keep water out as much as possible.
• Now you can install a newUSB-C port into the charging board.
• Another thing is if you also need to replace the charging board of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus then you can do it too now.

Step #20. Fasten The screw of The Charging Board

• Now it’s time to fasten the screws.
• Remember there were three screws on the charging board.
• Take the screws from the labelled plastic bag.

Step #21. Place The Interconnected Cable and Connect

• Now it’s time to place the interconnected cables hovering over the battery and connection sockets.
• The secondary Interconnection will connect near the left edge of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus into the socket in the Motherboard. Another connection of the same cable is in the charging board near the edge.
• Now connect the primary interconnection cable from the motherboard and then the charging board.

Step #22. Connect The Battery Cable

• Certainly you will now connect the battery cable.
• This connection socket is near the right side of the phone.
• Use the tip of your thumb and press the cable to secure the connection.

Step #23. Place The Charging Coil And NFC Antenna

• However at this stage when you are putting the charging coil and NFC antenna back.
• Place the install of the loudspeaker in its place and here the sound of clips engages.

Step #24. Fasten The Loudspeaker Screws

• Take the screws from the labelled plastic bag and fasten the seven screws of the loudspeaker.
• Be Careful when tightening the screws. Don’t over-tighten the screws so that they avoid damaging the screw holes.

Step #25. Fastening The Charging Coil Screws

• It’s time to assemble and tighten the screws of the charging coil.
• Here you will need six screws.
• Carefully thigh them and make sure you took the screws from the labelled plastic bag.

Step #26. Connect The NFC Antenna

• It’s time to connect the NFC antenna to the motherboard.
• Press down the connection to connect it to the motherboard.

Step #27. Connect The Wireless Charging Coil

• Make the connection of the wireless charging coil
• Use the tip of your thumb and press the connection cable to secure the connection.

Step #28. Reassemble The Back Cover

• This is when you can check your Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus.
• Because it is a good time before fully sealing the phone set.
• Power on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus.
• Check all the necessary options and features.
• Power it off again
• Well here you have to use the new adhesive to stick the cover again
• You have two options either you can use custom-cut adhesive or you can go for double-sided adhesive tape.
• Both options are easy to apply!
• After the application of adhesive you can install the rear cover of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You are done with the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Charging port replacement. We hope that this step-by-step guide has helped you in every way. Because we gave priority to mentioning every step with clear explanations and pictorial illustrations. But still if you find any recommendations or have suggestions for us feel free to write to us. We will surely respond and respect your opinion.