Samsung and iFixit have finally launched their self-repair program, allowing owners of the Galaxy S20 and S21 series phones, as well as the Tab S7 Plus phone, to purchase replacement parts.
The initial announcement of the self-healing program was made in late March, and not much has changed since then. Across the three product lines, you’ll be able to buy repair kits for the screen and battery, charging port, and rear glass; separate batteries are not included. New is access to a free online repair guide that tells you how to repair your phone with a step-by-step guide with images.
Repair kits
Replacement parts and step-by-step instructions are available on the iFixit website. You first go to iFixit’s Galaxy page and select your model. Prices are basically the same between the S20 and S21 lines. Charge port replacement costs $66.99. The rear glass kit is $76.99, and the base S21 model is $66.99. Display and battery kits will vary by phone. The cheapest is the base S21 ($167.99), and the most expensive is the S21 Ultra ($239.99).
Prices for the Galaxy Tab S7 Plus tablets vary slightly. The display kit is $226.99, the rear glass and battery assembly are $86.99, and the charging port is $66.99. Apart from product-specific parts, each repair kit comes with the same tools: suction cups, iFixit opening tool, tweezers and some drivers, etc.
Each repair kit also comes with a free return label, so you can ship old parts back to Samsung for proper disposal. iFixit even includes instructions on how to properly dispose of lithium-ion batteries. You can’t throw these batteries in the trash because they can literally explode. We should also mention some repair kits, such as the S21 5G screen and battery pack, which are limited to seven per customer.
As for step-by-step instructions, Samsung has a handy landing page for quick access. By iFixit’s own admission, repairs can be a bit difficult. The Galaxy S21 Ultra screen and battery replacement page is listed as medium difficulty and may take several hours to complete. Repairs include using one of the opening picks and suction handle to pry open the phone and disconnect some parts to replace the battery.
The instructions show everything in detail, but if you’re not confident doing it yourself, Samsung has other options. You can use Samsung’s store locator to find an authorized repair shop or mail-in number. Just don’t forget to put your phone in repair mode to protect your data before bringing it in.
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