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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Spudger tool
- Soft brush
- Magnifying glass
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Compressed air
- Replacement back cover adhesive
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately after removing the midframe to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear safety glasses to prevent liquid or compressed air debris from entering your eyes.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off and Eject SIM Tray
2 minTurn off the Galaxy S10 5G completely. Insert a SIM eject pin into the hole on the top edge to remove the tray.
- 2
Heat the Rear Cover
3 minApply heat to the edges of the rear glass with a heat gun for two minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup on the lower back glass and pull upward firmly to create a small gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minInsert a plastic prying tool or opening pick into the seam gap created by the suction cup.
- 5
Slice Rear Adhesive
5 minSlide the plastic pick along all four perimeter edges of the back cover to cut through the water-resistant tape.
- 6
Remove Rear Glass
2 minLift the rear glass cover straight off the chassis and lay it aside.
- 7
Unscrew Midframe Cover
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws holding down the wireless charging pad and midframe shield.
- 8
Remove Wireless Charging Pad
2 minPeel up the wireless charging coil assembly carefully and lift it off the chassis.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery
2 minPry the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to stop power flow.
- 10
Disconnect Internal Connectors
4 minDisconnect the display cable, interconnect cables, and camera flex connectors from the motherboard.
- 11
Unscrew Motherboard Bracket
2 minRemove the remaining Phillips #00 securing screws holding the motherboard inside the phone chassis.
- 12
Lift Out Motherboard
3 minGently pry up and extract the motherboard from the frame, ensuring no flex cables catch on the board edges.
- 13
Scrub Corrosion with Alcohol
8 minDip a soft brush in 99% isopropyl alcohol and lightly scrub white corrosion deposits off the motherboard.
- 14
Dry Board with Compressed Air
3 minBlow short bursts of compressed air over the motherboard to flush out loosened debris and speed up drying.
- 15
Inspect with Magnifying Glass
4 minExamine small surface-mount components under a magnifying glass to verify all corrosion and moisture are gone.
- 16
Reinstall Motherboard and Seals
10 minPlace the motherboard back into the phone, reconnect all flex cables, secure screws, and reapply fresh back cover adhesive.
After your Samsung Galaxy S10 5G water damage repair
Power the Galaxy S10 5G 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 S10 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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