Patent ID: 8338202

Claim:
A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, comprising: sequentially growing a first conductivity type semiconductor layer and a second conductivity type semiconductor layer on a growth substrate; forming a first electrode layer on said second conductivity type semiconductor layer; adhering a support body to said first electrode layer by providing at least one adhesive layer therebetween, said adhesive layer comprising metal alloy in a compression state, removing at least a part of said growth substrate after said support body is adhered to said first electrode layer, said adhesive layer being removable from said first electrode layer; forming element isolation grooves in said first and second conductivity type semiconductor layers, said element isolation grooves reaching said adhesive layer; and separating said first and second conductivity type semiconductor layers along with said first electrode layer from said support body along with said adhesive layer by applying one of an ultrasonic wave, heat, vibration and physical shock to said support body.