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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger tool
- Soft brush
- Compressed air
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Replacement rear glass adhesive
- Clean workspace mat
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately upon opening to prevent short circuits.
- Do not heat the back glass beyond 80°C (176°F) to avoid damaging the internal lithium-ion battery.
- Operate in a well-ventilated space when handling 99% isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the S Pen
1 minPush the S Pen in until it clicks, then pull it completely out of the phone body.
- 2
Eject the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject pin into the top tray hole and push firmly to pop out the SIM tray.
- 3
Heat the Rear Glass Assembly
3 minApply a heat gun set to low heat around the edges of the back cover for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach the Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the glass and pull upward gently to create a slight gap.
- 5
Slice the Rear Glass Adhesive
4 minInsert an opening pick into the gap and slide it along the perimeter to slice through the factory adhesive.
- 6
Disconnect the Fingerprint Sensor
2 minProp open the glass slightly on the left edge, then use a spudger to detach the fingerprint sensor flex cable.
- 7
Unscrew the Upper Midframe
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the 10 screws holding down the top motherboard shield.
- 8
Remove the Wireless Charging Coil
2 minGently pry up the edges of the wireless charging assembly and lift it out of the chassis.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the battery connector directly from the motherboard to cut power.
- 10
Unscrew the Loudspeaker
2 minRemove the 5 Phillips #000 screws securing the lower loudspeaker bracket and pry the speaker out.
- 11
Disconnect the Motherboard Cables
3 minDisconnect the display, front camera, iris scanner, and lower ribbon cables from the motherboard using a spudger.
- 12
Remove the Motherboard
2 minCarefully lift the motherboard out of the phone body, ensuring no flex cables get snagged.
- 13
Clean the Motherboard
10 minSubmerge the motherboard in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub away corrosion using a soft brush.
- 14
Dry All Components
15 minUse compressed air to blow off excess alcohol, then let all components air-dry completely in a ventilated area.
- 15
Inspect the Board for Damage
5 minUse a magnifying glass under strong lighting to verify all liquid residue and corrosion are completely gone.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 water damage repair
Power the Galaxy Note 8 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 8 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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