Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra FRC flex cable: what is it for?

The FRC flex cable connects several internal components of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra to the motherboard, in particular those linked to the physical buttons and to the device's connectivity. When one of these elements stops responding without any other visible fault explaining it, this flex cable is often the cause.

A fall, moisture ingress or simply the wear of a connector is enough to damage it. In that case, only replacing the part restores the phone's normal operation.

An original part, supplied as a Service Pack

This flex cable is an original manufacturer part, supplied as a Service Pack: nothing on it has been repaired or reglued, it comes new out of Samsung's repair packaging. It is this packaging that sets it apart, not any particular treatment undergone by the part.

For a repairer, this guarantees a part identical to the one installed at the factory on this specific model, without going through a part made by a third party.

Check the reference before ordering

The manufacturer reference of this flex cable is GH59-15319A. This is the number that must be compared with the one printed on the original part before confirming an order: two visually similar flex cables can correspond to different models.

This listing concerns exclusively the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (N985F). Another model in the Note 20 range has its own listing.

What the installation requires

Replacing an FRC flex cable involves partially disassembling the device: opening the chassis, disconnecting the relevant connectors, then removing the old flex cable without forcing on the fixing points. A precision screwdriver and a plastic opening tool are sufficient in most cases.

As with any work on the motherboard, it is recommended to work on an antistatic work surface and to switch off the device before any handling, to avoid any ESD shock likely to damage the surrounding components.