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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun
- Suction cup
- Opening picks
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Soft brush
- Magnifying glass
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Replacement back glass adhesive
- Compressed air
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately after removing the back panel to prevent short circuits.
- Do not heat the back panel above 80°C (176°F) to avoid damaging internal components.
- Wear safety glasses when using compressed air and isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the Side and Volume Down buttons, then tap Power Off to completely turn off the phone.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray and S Pen
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole at the bottom to remove the tray, then press and extract the S Pen.
- 3
Heat the Back Glass
3 minApply heat around the perimeter of the rear glass with a heat gun set to low for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Slice Rear Adhesive
5 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull upward to create a small gap, and insert an opening pick into the seam.
- 5
Remove Back Cover
2 minSlide the pick around all four edges to cut the remaining adhesive, then carefully lift off the back glass.
- 6
Unscrew Midframe Assembly
4 minRemove the 13 Phillips #000 screws securing the wireless charging coil frame and upper speaker cover.
- 7
Remove Wireless Charging Coil
2 minPry up the edges of the plastic midframe shield and lift out the wireless charging pad and NFC assembly.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery
1 minUse a plastic spudger to snap the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard to cut electrical power.
- 9
Unscrew Loudspeaker Module
3 minRemove the retaining screws holding the lower speaker module in place and lift it off the frame.
- 10
Disconnect Interconnect Ribbons
3 minPry up the display connector, sub-board main ribbon cable, and antenna flex connectors using a spudger.
- 11
Remove Main Board
3 minUnscrew the single motherboard screw, then carefully lift the main logic board out of the phone chassis.
- 12
Remove USB-C Daughterboard
3 minRemove the lower sub-board mounting screws and carefully lift out the charging port assembly.
- 13
Clean Circuit Boards
10 minSubmerge a soft brush in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub away any white or green corrosion from all circuit boards.
- 14
Inspect Board Connectors
4 minExamine the ZIF connectors and board components under a magnifying glass to check for missing pads or burnt traces.
- 15
Blow Dry Internal Components
3 minUse compressed air to blow lingering liquid out from underneath microchips, sockets, and the inner phone frame.
- 16
Air Dry and Reassemble
15 minAllow all components to dry completely for at least one hour before reassembling the phone and replacing rear adhesive.
After your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra water damage repair
Power the Galaxy S24 Ultra 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 Ultra job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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