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Samsung Galaxy A24 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy A24
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Soft brush
- Compressed air
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Back cover adhesive strips
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately after removing the midframe to prevent short circuits.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear eye protection when using compressed air to clear liquid from circuit boards.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down the Device
1 minTurn off the Samsung Galaxy A24 immediately to prevent short circuits caused by water ingress.
- 2
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the left edge of the frame to remove the SIM and MicroSD tray.
- 3
Heat the Back Cover
3 minApply gentle heat around the rear edges using a heat gun for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach the Suction Cup
2 minPress a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and gently pull upward to create a small opening.
- 5
Slice the Rear Adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic prying pick into the gap and slice carefully around the perimeter to loosen the back cover.
- 6
Remove the Back Cover
1 minLift the rear plastic panel completely away from the phone frame and set it aside.
- 7
Unbolt the Midframe Screws
4 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the plastic midframe to the chassis.
- 8
Detach the Midframe
3 minInsert a spudger along the inner plastic bezel and unclip the midframe from the display assembly.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery
1 minPry up the battery press connector using a plastic spudger to cut all power to the board.
- 10
Extract the Main Board
4 minDisconnect the display and charging port flex cables, then gently lift the main logic board out of the frame.
- 11
Scrub the Boards with Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minCoat the logic board and daughterboard in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub away corrosion with a soft brush.
- 12
Blow Dry the Circuitry
8 minUse compressed air to blow out liquid trapped under metal shields and allow components to dry completely.
- 13
Reinstall Boards and Midframe
6 minPlace the dried boards back into the frame, reconnect all flex cables including the battery, and screw down the midframe.
After your Samsung Galaxy A24 water damage repair
Power the Galaxy A24 back on and test the water damage repair 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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