Samsung Galaxy A10 Screen Replacement
Complete guide to Samsung Galaxy A10 screen replacement. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
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🔧 Repair Overview
Screen Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Samsung Galaxy A10. This repair involves replacing the damaged display component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires moderate skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement display 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:
Insert a SIM card eject tool, a SIM eject bit or a straightened paper clip into the hole on the SIM tray located at the left side of the phone.
Press firmly to eject the tray.
Step 2:
Remove the SIM card tray.
When reinserting the cards, make sure to properly orient them in the tray.
Step 3:
The back cover is held in place by plastic clips.
Insert an opening pick between the screen and the back cover on the bottom of the phone where the charging port is located.
Step 4:
Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to release the clips.
Step 5:
Slide the opening pick along the left edge to the top left corner of the phone, to release the clips.
Step 6:
Slide the opening pick from the top left corner to the top right corner to release the plastic clips.
Step 7:
Slide the opening pick from the top left corner to the bottom right corner to release the remaining clips.
Step 8:
Remove the back cover.
Step 9:
Remove the three Phillips #00 screws (3 mm length).
Step 10:
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the motherboard cover to release the plastic clips which hold the cover in its place.
The clips can be a bit resistive. If you're having trouble prying up the motherboard cover, twist the spudger to make the process easier.
Remove the motherboard cover.
The remaining plastic clips should release during this process or can be unhinged easily by hand.
Step 11:
Use a spudger to disconnect the battery by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
Step 12:
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display flex cable from the motherboard.
Step 13:
Remove the 8 Phillips #00 screws on the bottom (3 mm length).
Step 14:
Remove the daughterboard cover from the bottom.
Step 15:
Step 16:
Place a suction cup on the screen near the bottom edge of the phone.
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Pull the suction cup upwards and insert an opening pick in the gap between the display glass and the frame.
Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to cut through the bottom adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in in the corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 17:
Insert a second opening pick and slide it to the top left corner. Leave the opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 18:
Insert a third opening pick under the top left corner of the display.
Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone to cut the adhesive.
When nearing the front facing camera, only work with the tip of the opening pick to avoid damaging or smearing the camera.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 19:
Insert a fourth opening pick at the top right corner of the phone.
Slide the opening pick along the right edge and around the bottom corner to cut the remaining adhesive.
Leave the fourth opening pick in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Do not remove the display all the way yet—the display cable is still threaded through the frame and possibly adhered on the inner side of the frame.
Step 20:
Lift the screen from the top edge of the phone.
Thread the display flex cable through the gap in the frame and remove the display.
If your replacement part doesn't come with preattached adhesive, the best way to secure the new screen is with a sheet of custom-cut double-sided tape. Apply the tape to the back of the screen, then carefully feed the display cable through the frame. Align the screen and press it into place.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $48-$210)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($80-$350)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Samsung Galaxy A10 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 52 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Samsung Galaxy A10 generates 60 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 8 kg of CO₂. That's a 87% reduction in carbon emissions!
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