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Samsung Galaxy A24 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy A24
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy A24 Screen
- Double-sided adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against flying glass shards when removing damaged screens.
- Disconnect the battery before handling internal flex connectors to prevent short circuits.
- Do not bend or puncture the lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power down the device
1 minTurn off your Samsung Galaxy A24 completely before starting the repair.
- 2
Eject the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or thin pin into the SIM tray hole and push inward to eject the tray.
- 3
Heat the rear glass panel
2 minApply heat evenly across the back cover for 2 minutes to soften the rear adhesive.
- 4
Attach a suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower half of the back cover and pull upward firmly to create a small gap.
- 5
Slice through back cover adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it carefully around all four edges to release the rear cover.
- 6
Remove the rear panel
1 minLift the rear cover off the phone body and set it aside.
- 7
Unscrew the midframe
3 minRemove all Phillips #000 screws securing the plastic midframe to the inner chassis.
- 8
Unclip the midframe
3 minInsert a plastic pry tool between the screen rim and the outer bezel to release the plastic clips along the perimeter.
- 9
Remove the midframe
1 minLift the midframe off the phone chassis once all clips are freed.
- 10
Disconnect the battery flex cable
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up off the motherboard.
- 11
Disconnect the main display cable
1 minPry up the display flex cable connector located at the bottom section of the motherboard.
- 12
Heat the front display assembly
3 minWarm the outer edges of the front screen for 2 to 3 minutes using a heat gun or hair dryer.
- 13
Slice screen adhesive
5 minAttach a suction cup to the glass, pull up to open a gap, and run a opening pick around the frame perimeter.
- 14
Remove the cracked screen
2 minThread the display flex cable through the slot in the midframe as you lift the old screen clear.
- 15
Clean old display adhesive
4 minScrape away remaining glue and glass fragments along the frame edges using tweezers and isopropyl alcohol.
- 16
Apply new display adhesive
3 minLay fresh double-sided adhesive strips along the top, bottom, and side ledges of the frame.
- 17
Mount the replacement screen
2 minThread the new display flex cable through the frame opening and press the display firmly into position.
- 18
Reconnect display and battery cables
2 minPress the display cable connector and battery connector back onto their motherboard sockets until they snap.
- 19
Reinstall the midframe
3 minAlign the plastic midframe over the chassis, snap the side clips into place, and secure all Phillips screws.
- 20
Reattach the rear panel
2 minApply new adhesive strips to the rear perimeter and press the back cover tightly onto the phone.
- 21
Reinsert the SIM card tray
1 minSlide the SIM tray back into its slot until flush with the outer frame.
After your Samsung Galaxy A24 screen replacement
Power the Galaxy A24 back on and test the screen replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Samsung Galaxy A24 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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