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Samsung Galaxy A54 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy A54
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Soft brush
- Compressed air
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Do not attempt to power on or charge a wet device until it has been completely disassembled and cleaned.
- Disconnect the battery immediately after removing the midframe to prevent short circuits.
- Wear safety glasses and work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol and heat tools.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top of the frame to pop out the SIM tray.
- 2
Heat the Back Glass
3 minApply heat to the edges of the back panel for two minutes to soften the rear adhesive.
- 3
Attach the Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear glass and pull upward gently to create a gap.
- 4
Insert an Opening Pick
2 minInsert a thin plastic pick into the gap between the frame and the rear glass.
- 5
Slice the Perimeter Adhesive
4 minSlide the opening pick around all four edges of the device to cut through the adhesive seal.
- 6
Remove the Rear Glass
1 minLift the rear glass panel away from the frame completely.
- 7
Unscrew the Upper Midframe
3 minRemove the Phillips #000 screws securing the plastic motherboard frame.
- 8
Pry Off the Upper Frame
2 minInsert a spudger under the notch of the upper motherboard cover and pop it off the device.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery Press Connector
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery cable straight up from the motherboard to cut power.
- 10
Unscrew the Speaker Assembly
2 minRemove the Phillips #000 screws holding the lower speaker module in place.
- 11
Remove the Speaker Module
2 minPry up and remove the lower loudspeaker module to expose the sub-board.
- 12
Disconnect Display and Main Interconnect Cables
2 minUse a spudger to detach the flex cables connecting the mainboard to the daughterboard.
- 13
Extract the Motherboard
3 minCarefully pry up and lift the main circuit board out of the phone chassis.
- 14
Extract the Sub-Board
2 minUnseat and remove the daughterboard containing the USB-C port and lower mic assembly.
- 15
Clean Circuit Boards with Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minScrub any visible corrosion off the main board and sub-board using 99% isopropyl alcohol and a soft brush.
- 16
Dry Components with Compressed Air
15 minUse low-pressure compressed air to clear away remaining alcohol and allow parts to air-dry completely.
- 17
Reinstall Circuit Boards and Flex Cables
5 minPlace the mainboard and sub-board back into the chassis and reconnect all flex cables.
- 18
Reattach Battery and Midframe Assembly
5 minConnect the battery cable, screw down both midframe covers, and re-seal the rear glass with adhesive.
After your Samsung Galaxy A54 water damage repair
Power the Galaxy A54 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 A54 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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