How to Replace the SIM & Memory Card in a Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge

With the phone off, press a SIM tray remover pin into the hole at the top of the phone, then pull the tray out and replace your cards

What to Know

  • Locate a suitable SIM card remover tool, like an ejection pin or some other pointy object.
  • Turn off the device, then press the card remover into the hole at the top of the device.
  • When the tray pops open, gently pull it out, replace the cards, then reinsert the tray into the same place.

This article explains how to replace the SIM card and memory card in a Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge.

How to Replace the SIM and Memory Card in a Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge

The SIM and memory cards are located in the same spot on both devices: the top edge of the phone, which is marked by a thin rectangular slot with a tiny pinhole. Make sure your phone is turned off before you begin.

  1. Locate the ejection pin that should have shipped with your phone (if you bought it brand new).

    If you don't have this small metal key, a straightened paperclip, the back of an earring, or some other pointy object should work just fine.

    Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge key
    Lifewire / Jason Hidalgo
  2. Insert the ejection pin into the pinhole, and push it until the tray pops out. Gently pull on the edges of the tray to remove it.

    Opening Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge tray
    Lifewire / Jason Hidalgo
  3. Place the SIM/memory card on the tray, matching the shape of the recessed areas with your card. The name and brand on both cards should be facing up, and the gold part of the SIM card should be facing down.

    If the tray is empty, the larger one is for the memory card, and the smaller inner recess is for the SIM card. 

    Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge card tray
    Lifewire / Jason Hidalgo
  4. Gently insert the tray back into the phone and push until it is securely in place.

    Inserting back Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge tray
    Lifewire / Jason Hidalgo
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