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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
- Suction cup tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy S6 Active logic board
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Always disconnect the battery before handling logic board connectors to prevent electrical shorts.
- Do not bend or puncture the lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
- Wear eye protection when using heat near glass surfaces.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off to completely turn off the device before disassembling.
- 2
Remove the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or thin paperclip into the hole next to the SIM tray on the side of the phone to eject it.
- 3
Remove Outer Rear Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all 11 visible outer screws on the rear rubberized bumper frame.
- 4
Heat the Rear Bezel Assembly
2 minApply heat around the perimeter of the back shell using a heat gun or hairdryer for about two minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 5
Unclip the Outer Rear Housing
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick under the edge of the rear cover and carefully slide along the sides to unhook the plastic retaining clips.
- 6
Remove Midframe Screws
3 minRemove the remaining Phillips screws securing the internal plastic midframe to the phone chassis.
- 7
Pry Apart the Midframe
3 minInsert a spudger between the midframe and the front screen assembly to separate the midframe from the chassis.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up off the logic board.
- 9
Disconnect the Display Flex Cable
1 minCarefully pry up the display flex cable connector located near the upper-middle section of the logic board.
- 10
Disconnect Front Camera and Ear Speaker
2 minDisconnect the front-facing camera connector and ear speaker assembly flex cable from their logic board sockets.
- 11
Disconnect Antenna Cables
2 minUse tweezers or a spudger to gently pop off the red and white coaxial antenna connectors from the bottom of the logic board.
- 12
Remove Board Retaining Screws
1 minUnscrew the single Phillips screw holding the top portion of the logic board to the front frame.
- 13
Lift and Remove the Logic Board
2 minGently lift the logic board from the top edge and pivot it upward to clear the lower ports, then lift it out completely.
After your Samsung Galaxy S6 Active logic board repair
Power the Galaxy S6 Active 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 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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