Samsung Galaxy F08 Screen Replacement
Replace the screen if the glass is cracked, the display shows lines, colored blotches or a black image, or touch stops responding in some areas. On this budget model the glass, the panel and the touch layer are fused into one part, so you replace the whole display assembly. The panel is glued to the frame and the phone has dust and splash sealing, so plan time for gentle heating, careful prying and fresh adhesive. No teardown of this exact model was available, so these steps follow the usual layout of Samsung's A0x/F0x budget phones (plastic back cover, screwed mid-frame, glued display); check each stage against the phone in front of you.
Required Tools
- Replacement display assembly made for the SM-E085F (check the model number under Settings > About phone)
- Heat gun, hair dryer or iOpener heating pad
- Suction cup handle
- Plastic opening picks (several)
- Plastic spudger
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher)
- Lint-free cloths
- Pre-cut display adhesive or B-7000 type adhesive
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap and mat
- Safety glasses and gloves (for broken glass)
- Small parts tray or magnetic mat
Step by step
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Step 1: Prepare and power down
Back up your data.
Discharge the battery below 25% to lower the fire risk, and switch the phone off.
Take out the SIM/microSD tray.
Cover any cracked glass with packing tape so loose shards stay put.
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Step 2: Remove the back cover
Warm the edges of the back cover slightly.
Slide a pick into the seam near the bottom and work it around the phone to release the clips.
Lift the cover slowly so you don't tear any flex cable that may be attached to it.
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Step 3: Remove the mid-frame screws
Take out all the Phillips screws holding the plastic mid-frame and keep track of where each one came from.
Pry the mid-frame up gently with the spudger so the battery and board connectors are exposed.
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Step 4: Disconnect the battery first
Lift the battery connector straight up with a plastic spudger before you touch anything else.
Never use metal tools near the battery, and never bend or puncture a swollen battery.
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Step 5: Disconnect the display flex
Find the display and touch connector on the board, usually near the bottom sub-board, and pop it off with the spudger.
Note how the flex is routed so the new one can follow the same path.
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Step 6: Heat the front glass
Warm the screen edges evenly to about 80 °C for one to two minutes to soften the adhesive.
Don't overheat, because LCD panels discolor easily and plastic frames can warp.
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Step 7: Separate the display
Put the suction cup near the bottom edge, lift gently, and slide a pick into the gap.
Work the pick around the sides and top with shallow cuts so you don't damage the front camera, the earpiece mesh or the side power button and fingerprint flex.
Reheat whenever the adhesive gets stiff.
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Step 8: Clean the frame
Peel or scrape away all the old adhesive and any glass fragments.
Wipe the bonding surface with isopropyl alcohol.
Check that the frame isn't bent and that the earpiece mesh and camera opening are clear.
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Step 9: Test the new display before sealing
Route the new flex through the frame, reconnect it and the battery, and power on.
Check touch across the whole screen, brightness, colors, the front camera, and fingerprint unlock.
Power off and disconnect the battery again.
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Step 10: Apply adhesive and seat the screen
Lay fresh adhesive or a thin, even bead of glue around the frame.
Line up the display and press it down evenly.
Clamp it or put gentle weight on it for the time the adhesive maker recommends.
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Step 11: Reassemble
Reconnect the display flex and the battery.
Put the mid-frame and all screws back, and snap the back cover into place.
Put the SIM tray back in.
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Step 12: Final check
Power on and check calls (earpiece and proximity sensor), charging, touch and auto-brightness.
Remember that the original splash and dust resistance can't be guaranteed after the phone has been opened.
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Frequently asked questions
No. A teardown of this exact model wasn't found, so the steps follow the usual layout of Samsung's A0x/F0x budget phones: a plastic back cover, a mid-frame held by screws, and a glued display. Check each stage against your phone.
A SamMobile report says the Galaxy F08 (SM-E085F) and Galaxy M08 (SM-M085F) were spotted in the GSMA database, linked to the Galaxy A08 4G, a successor to the Galaxy A07. A spec listing gives a 6.7 inch display, a 6000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging, an IP64 rating, expandable storage, a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB on-the-go and a fingerprint sensor.
Not in any practical way. The glass, touch layer and panel are bonded together at the factory, so the standard repair is to replace the whole display assembly.
These models appear to be closely related, but the connectors and frame shape can differ. Match the part to your exact model number, and test it before you glue it in.
Fresh adhesive brings back some protection, but you shouldn't rely on the original rating after the phone has been opened. Keep it away from water.
Disconnect the battery, then reseat the display connector and check that no pin or flex is damaged. If it still stays dark, the replacement part may be faulty. Test it again before you finish the repair.
Get help if the battery is swollen, the frame is bent, or the phone has liquid damage. You can contact KRON through our contact form to arrange a repair.