Nokia 8.3 Water Damage Repair

Water Damage Repair is one of the most common repairs for Nokia 8.3. This repair involves replacing the damaged recovery component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 2-4 hours and requires difficult skill level.

🔧 Required Tools

What You'll Need

• Replacement recovery part (OEM or aftermarket)
• Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
• Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
• Adhesive strips or glue
• Clean workspace with good lighting

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1:

Remove the back cover plate of the phone. To do this press down the lock as you slide the cover toward the bottom of the phone.

Step 2:

Once the back cover plate is removed, the battery should be exposed. Remove the battery by prying it out. This can be done with your finger-nail or a prying tool.

Step 3:

Using your fingernails or another tool, pry the front face plate out along its edges and corners.

Step 4:

Once the cover plate has been removed, the keypad should easily pop out.

Step 5:

Using a screwdriver, remove the 6, 7 mm Torx-head screws on the front of the phone.

Step 6:

Once the screws have been removed, the front plate of the phone should be removed, exposing the inside electronic components of the phone.

Step 7:

Take out the cell phone electronic board

Step 8:

The LCD screen can now be removed from the body of the phone.

DIY vs Professional Repair

Environmental Impact

By choosing to repair your Nokia 8.3 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 46 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Nokia 8.3 generates 56 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 10 kg of CO₂. That's a 82% reduction in carbon emissions!