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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Plastic spudger
- Tweezers
- Soft nylon brush
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Replacement back cover adhesive
Safety
- Do not power on or plug in a water-damaged device before thorough cleaning and drying.
- Wear protective eyewear when working with high-purity alcohol and compressed air.
- Always ground yourself with an anti-static wrist strap to prevent static discharge to exposed circuit boards.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove S-Pen and SIM Tray
2 minEject the S-Pen stylus from its slot and use a SIM eject tool to remove the SIM card tray.
- 2
Heat the Back Cover
3 minApply heat along the outer edges of the rear panel for two minutes using a heat gun or iOpener.
- 3
Slice the Rear Adhesive
5 minPlace a suction cup on the rear panel, pull up gently, and insert an opening pick into the gap.
- 4
Remove the Back Panel
3 minSlice around all four edges with the opening pick and carefully lift off the rear cover.
- 5
Unscrew the Upper Midframe
4 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the upper plastic motherboard cover to the chassis.
- 6
Detach the Upper Midframe
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry up and unclip the upper midframe cover from the device.
- 7
Disconnect the Battery Cable
2 minPry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard to cut power immediately.
- 8
Unscrew the Loudspeaker Assembly
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws holding the lower speaker module over the daughterboard.
- 9
Remove the Loudspeaker Module
2 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the plastic loudspeaker housing and lift it clear.
- 10
Disconnect Interconnect Flex Cables
3 minPop off the main interconnect flex cables and display connector from the motherboard.
- 11
Extract the Motherboard
4 minRemove the single motherboard retaining screw, then carefully lift the main board out of the phone.
- 12
Extract the Charging Daughterboard
3 minDisconnect the coaxial antenna cables and pry up the lower charging daughterboard.
- 13
Soak Boards in Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minSubmerge the main board and daughterboard in a shallow container of 99% isopropyl alcohol.
- 14
Scrub Corrosion from Circuitry
8 minGently brush away all visible corrosion and residue using a soft ESD-safe nylon brush.
- 15
Dry Components Completely
15 minBlow away excess liquid with compressed air and allow all parts to air-dry completely.
- 16
Inspect Boards Under Magnification
5 minExamine all microscopic surface-mount components and connectors for trace corrosion or burnt solder.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite water damage repair
Power the Galaxy Note 10 Lite 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 Note 10 Lite job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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