Samsung Galaxy A12 Home Button Repair

Home Button Repair is one of the most common repairs for Samsung Galaxy A12. This repair involves replacing the damaged input component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 20-40 min and requires easy skill level.

🔧 Required Tools

🔩 Replacement Parts

What You'll Need

• Replacement input 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:

Turn off the smartphone

Place your smartphone on a safe surface

Step 2:

Use the iFixit Opening Picks to pry open the plastic back of the smartphone.

**Be careful of pulling too hard the fingerprint sensor cable is connected to the plastic back** (see second picture)

Step 3:

Remove the covers with the screwdriver.

**Be careful with touching anything with the screwdriver in the motherboard**

Step 4:

Now that we have the covers removed the phone back should look like this

Step 5:

Before continuing we need to remove the fingerprint sensor.

While you can use the Spudger. I used the iFixit Opening Tool for this video example.

Step 6:

Use the Spudger to detach the main board cable gently

Move to the battery cable

**Both cables are crucial for the smartphone to be operational treat ***gently*** **

DIY vs Professional Repair

Environmental Impact

By choosing to repair your Samsung Galaxy A12 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 58 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Samsung Galaxy A12 generates 60 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 2 kg of CO₂. That's a 97% reduction in carbon emissions!