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Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction handle
- Opening picks
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Spudger
- Soft ESD brush
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive sticker
- Lint-free microfiber wipes
Safety
- Disconnect the battery press-connector immediately after opening the device to prevent severe short circuits.
- Work in a well-ventilated room to avoid inhaling dense fumes from high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear safety glasses while brushing liquid corrosion off circuit boards to protect your eyes from debris.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the side button and volume down key, then select Power Off. Do not attempt to charge or power on a water-damaged device.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the bottom edge of the frame to push out and remove the SIM card tray.
- 3
Heat Rear Glass
3 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun set to low (around 80°C) along the perimeter of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Handle
2 minPlace a suction cup on the lower section of the rear glass and pull upward with steady pressure to create a small gap.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
2 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the gap between the rear glass and the frame.
- 6
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
5 minSlide the pick around all four edges to cut the waterproof seal, keeping the pick insertion depth under 3mm to avoid internal cables.
- 7
Remove Rear Glass
2 minLift the rear glass off the frame and set it aside on a clean work surface.
- 8
Unscrew Wireless Charging Coil
4 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the plastic wireless charging coil guard and upper bracket.
- 9
Remove Wireless Charging Antenna
2 minGently peel the wireless charging coil overlay off the motherboard shield and set it aside.
- 10
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up from its motherboard socket to kill power.
- 11
Disconnect Display and Interconnect Cables
4 minPry up the press connectors for the main display, charging board flex, and sensor cables attached to the motherboard.
- 12
Extract Main Motherboard
3 minRemove any retaining screws securing the mainboard, then carefully lift the logic board out of the chassis.
- 13
Remove Lower Speaker Assembly
3 minUnscrew the bottom speaker enclosure and lift it out to expose the lower daughterboard.
- 14
Extract USB-C Daughterboard
3 minDisconnect the coaxial antenna cables and pry the USB-C daughterboard out of the lower frame housing.
- 15
Clean Circuit Boards with Alcohol
10 minSubmerge or coat the mainboard and daughterboard in 99% isopropyl alcohol and scrub away liquid corrosion using a soft ESD brush.
- 16
Dry Components Thoroughly
15 minInspect all connectors with a magnifying tool and let circuit boards air dry completely for at least two hours before reassembly.
After your Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus water damage repair
Power the Galaxy S24 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 S24 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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