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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Suction cup
- Tweezers
- Soft anti-static brush
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Replacement back cover adhesive
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately to prevent short-circuiting liquid-damaged components.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear safety glasses to protect against accidental alcohol splatters while scrubbing.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the S-Pen and SIM tray
1 minPress the S-Pen to spring it out, then insert a SIM eject tool into the top hole to remove the tray.
- 2
Heat the rear glass panel
3 minApply heat evenly around the outer edges of the back cover for 2-3 minutes to soften the factory adhesive.
- 3
Slice the rear adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull upward, and slip a plastic opening pick into the gap.
- 4
Remove the rear glass
3 minSlide the opening pick around all sides to separate the glue, then carefully lift off the rear glass panel.
- 5
Unbolt the wireless charging coil
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the plastic motherboard bracket and wireless charging pad.
- 6
Remove the wireless charging coil
2 minGently peel the antenna array and charging pad away from the chassis using a plastic opening tool.
- 7
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to cut power immediately.
- 8
Disconnect the flex interconnect cables
3 minUnplug the main display cable, sub-board extension cables, and side button connectors from the logic board.
- 9
Unscrew the main logic board
2 minUnbolt the Phillips #00 screws securing the motherboard assembly to the aluminum frame.
- 10
Extract the main logic board
2 minCarefully lift the motherboard out from the chassis, making sure no ribbon cables catch on the edges.
- 11
Remove the daughterboard and speaker
4 minUnbolt the lower loudspeaker frame and lift out the sub-board containing the USB-C charging port.
- 12
Soak the boards in isopropyl alcohol
10 minSubmerge both logic boards in a shallow tray filled with 99% isopropyl alcohol for 10 minutes to displace liquid.
- 13
Scrub corrosion from circuit boards
8 minGently brush away visible mineral deposits and corrosion around board components using a soft anti-static brush.
- 14
Dry the components thoroughly
15 minWipe the boards with a lint-free cloth and allow them to air dry completely for at least 30 minutes.
- 15
Clean chassis and display connectors
5 minDip a cotton swab or brush in 99% isopropyl alcohol and wipe away water residue from all frame contacts.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus water damage repair
Power the Galaxy Note 10 Plus 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 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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