Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini Screen and Digitizer Replacement

Press and hold the END key to power the phone down.

Remove the back cover of the cell phone using a plastic opening tool.

Pry the battery out using a plastic opening tool.

Using tweezers, remove the SIM card by sliding it towards the bottom of the device.

Using a nylon spudger, push through the hole at the top of the memory card holder to slide it out.

Remove the 10 4.0 mm Phillips screws on the back of the phone using the #00 Phillips screwdriver.

Not needed, but Tweezers can be helpful in removing the screws from their holes, as their size makes removal a tad difficult.

Starting at the USB port, slide a plastic tool around the perimeter of the phone between the rear housing and frame. As you work your way around the edge you will feel the clips release.

Carefully separate the rear housing and the mid-frame to reveal the inside of the phone.

Remove the 2 flex cables shown that attach to the USB board, Tweezers can be especially helpful here.

Gently pry underneath the charging port using the plastic opening tool to separate it from the double sided tape below.

Once its released, gently lift the main board and remove the USB board containing the charging port.

Use the flat end of a nylon spudger to lift the headphone jack press-fit connector up to release the ribbon cable.

Use the flat end of a nylon spudger to lift the infrared sensor press-fit connector up to release the ribbon cable.

Use the flat end of a nylon spudger to lift the front-facing camera press-fit connector up to release the ribbon cable.

Gently lift the motherboard up and partially away from the device.

Put the flat end of a nylon spudger under the lip of the digitizer press-fit connector and lift up to release the connector and free the motherboard.

Use a heat gun or an iOpener to soften the adhesive underneath the perimeter of the screen.

Use a suction cup to pull the screen away from the frame and create a small gap.

Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap between the screen and the plastic housing.

Slide the plastic opening pick along the edge of the screen to free the screen from the adhesive.

Remove the LCD screen and digitizer assembly completely.