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Samsung Galaxy A53 Face ID Repair: Cost Guide & Carbon Impact [2025]

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Face ID Repair is one of the most common repairs for Samsung Galaxy A53. This repair involves replacing the damaged security component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires difficult skill level.

🔧 Required Tools

🔩 Replacement Parts

What You'll Need

Replacement security part (OEM or aftermarket)
Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
Adhesive strips or glue
Clean workspace with good lighting

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Heat the back cover

A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.

Step 2: Insert an opening pick

Secure a suction handle to the right edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible.

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

In case you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Heating/25705|iOpener|new_window=true] instructions to avoid overheating.

Insert an opening pick into the gap you created.

Step 3: Slice the adhesive

Slide the opening pick to the top right corner to slice the adhesive.

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

Step 4: Slice the adhesive

Insert a second opening pick at the top right edge of your phone.

Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

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

Step 5:

If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it has most likely cooled down. [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Heating/25705|new_window=true|Use your iOpener] for one to two minutes to reheat it.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner of your phone.

Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of your phone to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 6:

Insert a fourth opening pick at the bottom left corner of your phone.

Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 7:

Insert a fifth opening pick at the top left corner.

Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the back cover to slice the remaining adhesive.

Step 8: Remove the back cover

Remove the back cover.

Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).

Step 9: Unscrew the motherboard cover

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight 3.9 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.

Step 10: Pry up the motherboard cover

Insert the flat end of an spudger into the gap between the frame and the motherboard cover on the right edge.

Use the spudger to pry up the motherboard cover.

Step 11: Remove the motherboard cover

Remove the motherboard cover.

Step 12: Disconnect the battery cable

Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 13: Unfasten the loudspeaker screws

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 3.9 mm-long screws securing the loudspeaker assembly.

Step 14: Remove the loudspeaker

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the right edge of the loudspeaker assembly and the midframe.

Use your spudger to pry up the loudspeaker assembly.

Remove the loudspeaker assembly.

Step 15: Disconnect the interconnect cable

Use a spudger to disconnect the interconnect cable from the motherboard by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 16: Disconnect the interconnect cable

Use a spudger to disconnect the interconnect cable from the daughterboard by prying the two connectors straight up from their sockets.

Step 17: Remove the interconnect cable

Remove the interconnect cable.

Step 18: Loosen the battery adhesive

Apply a [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Heating/25705|heated iOpener|new_window=true] to the screen to loosen the adhesive underneath the battery. Apply the iOpener for at least five minutes.

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

Do not apply heat directly onto the battery as doing so is a potential safety hazard.

Step 19: Insert a plastic card

Take care not to puncture or bend the battery with your tool—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.

Insert a [product|IF145-101|plastic card] into the gap between the bottom edge of the battery and the frame.

Use the plastic card to slice the adhesive underneath the battery and pry it up.

The battery adhesive of the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is strong. If you can't manage to remove the battery by only using your iOpener, you can [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/BHHlxJVqEYCso1vN.full|apply a few drops of high concentration isopropyl alcohol|new_window=true] (over 90%) into the gaps between the battery and the midframe.

If you're using isopropyl alcohol let the alcohol penetrate the battery adhesive for at least two minutes before attempting to remove the battery.

Step 20: Remove the battery

Remove the battery.

During reassembly, temporarily reconnect the battery to the motherboard to help align it correctly. Disconnect the battery after it is seated.

📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.

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DIY vs Professional Repair

✋ DIY Repair

✅ Lower cost (parts only: $60-$180)
✅ Learn new skills
❌ Risk of further damage
❌ No warranty
❌ Requires tools and time

🔧 Professional Repair

✅ Expert installation
✅ Warranty included
✅ Faster turnaround
❌ Higher cost ($100-$300)
❌ Need to find reputable shop

Environmental Impact

By choosing to repair your Samsung Galaxy A53 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 55 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Samsung Galaxy A53 generates 60 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 5 kg of CO₂. That's a 92% reduction in carbon emissions!

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