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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Charging Port Repair
Charging Port Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy S6 Active charging port assembly
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Disconnect the battery before handling motherboard components to prevent short circuits.
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from small screws and prying fragments.
- Keep heating tools away from the battery to prevent swelling or thermal risk.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off to completely turn off the phone.
- 2
Remove SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the SIM tray to pop it out of the device frame.
- 3
Unscrew External Frame Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the ten screws located around the outer perimeter of the back casing.
- 4
Apply Heat to Rear Edges
2 minWarm the outer perimeter of the back cover using a heat gun for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 5
Slice Rear Housing Adhesive
3 minInsert a plastic prying pick between the rubberized back cover and the front assembly to slice through the adhesive seal.
- 6
Separate Outer Housing
2 minGently lift and remove the outer rugged rear housing from the inner phone assembly.
- 7
Disconnect Battery Connector
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery ribbon connector straight up off the motherboard.
- 8
Remove Internal Midframe Screws
3 minUnscrew the internal Phillips screws securing the plastic motherboard shield and midframe to the chassis.
- 9
Disconnect Display Assembly Ribbon
1 minPry up the display cable connector located near the top right of the motherboard using a spudger.
- 10
Disconnect Lower Flex Connector
1 minDisconnect the charging port daughterboard ribbon cable from the bottom section of the motherboard.
- 11
Remove Motherboard
2 minCarefully lift the motherboard up and out of the chassis from the top edge and set it on an anti-static surface.
- 12
Warm Lower Flex Adhesive
2 minApply mild heat to the bottom front panel for one minute to soften the adhesive holding the charging port flex cable.
- 13
Unseat Touch Key Sensors
2 minUse fine tweezers to carefully pry the touch key sensor pads off the inner display frame.
- 14
Remove Charging Port Assembly
2 minSlide a spudger under the micro-USB port and flex cable to detach it from the phone frame.
- 15
Position New Charging Port Flex
2 minAlign the replacement charging port assembly in the bottom frame and press the touch key pads securely into place.
- 16
Reinstall Motherboard
2 minLower the motherboard back into the frame, taking care not to trap any underlying ribbon cables.
- 17
Reconnect Board Ribbon Cables
2 minPress the display connector and lower charging port flex connector firmly onto their motherboard sockets.
- 18
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minSnap the battery ribbon cable connector back onto its terminal on the motherboard.
- 19
Fasten Midframe Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten all internal Phillips screws securing the midframe shield.
- 20
Press Outer Housing Into Place
2 minAlign the outer rugged rear cover with the chassis and press firmly around all edges to re-engage adhesive.
- 21
Fasten External Housing Screws
3 minThread and tighten the ten external perimeter screws into the rear cover using a Phillips #00 driver.
- 22
Reinsert SIM Card Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the device until flush.
After your Samsung Galaxy S6 Active charging port repair
Power the Galaxy S6 Active back on and test the charging port 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 S6 Active job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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