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Samsung Galaxy S10 Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S10
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Plastic opening tools
- Suction handle
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Soldering iron
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
Parts / materials
- Flux
- Desoldering braid
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Replacement rear glass adhesive
Safety
- Always disconnect the battery before working near internal board components to prevent electrical shorts.
- Wear safety glasses to protect against potential glass fragments when removing the rear panel.
- Ensure proper ventilation when using a soldering iron and flux to avoid inhaling fumes.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Turn Off and Remove SIM Tray
2 minPower off your Samsung Galaxy S10 completely. Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top edge to remove the SIM and microSD card tray.
- 2
Heat the Rear Glass
3 minApply a heat gun or heated pad around the outer edges of the back cover for 2-3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Slice Rear Glass Adhesive
5 minPlace a suction cup on the lower glass, pull up to create a small gap, and insert an opening pick. Slide the pick around all four edges to cut the adhesive.
- 4
Lift Off the Back Cover
2 minGently lift the rear glass off the frame and set it aside safely.
- 5
Unscrew the Midframe
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 15 screws securing the wireless charging coil and speaker assembly.
- 6
Remove Wireless Charging Coil
2 minUse a plastic spudger to lift up the wireless charging pad and midframe assembly, then set it aside.
- 7
Disconnect the Battery
1 minPry the battery connector straight up from its socket on the logic board using a plastic spudger.
- 8
Disconnect Front-Facing Camera
1 minUnplug the front camera flex cable connector located at the top of the logic board.
- 9
Disconnect Display and Touch Cables
2 minUse your spudger to detach the main display connector and touchscreen flex cables from the board.
- 10
Disconnect Sub-Board Interconnect Cables
2 minPop off the daughterboard ribbon connectors located near the bottom of the motherboard.
- 11
Disconnect Rear Camera Array
2 minUnclip the rear camera connectors from the top left portion of the logic board.
- 12
Remove Logic Board Retaining Screw
2 minRemove the single Phillips screw holding the lower section of the motherboard to the frame.
- 13
Extract the Logic Board
3 minCarefully lift the logic board by its top edge and pull it free from the phone body.
- 14
Perform Board-Level Repair
15 minPlace the logic board on an anti-static mat under magnification. Apply flux and use your soldering iron or desoldering braid to service targeted components.
After your Samsung Galaxy S10 logic board repair
Power the Galaxy S10 back on and test the logic board 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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