Samsung Galaxy Tab A5 Water Damage Repair
Complete guide to Samsung Galaxy Tab A5 water damage repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Water Damage Repair is one of the most common repairs for Samsung Galaxy Tab A5. 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
🔩 Replacement Parts
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:
Make sure the device is turned off before attempting to disassemble it.
At the top portion of the memory card slot, use the small metal spudger to create separation between the back cover and the rest of the device.
The small metal spudger is only used to create separation between the back cover and the rest of the device, not to remove the back cover.
If possible, try to use a normal nylon spudger to separate the back cover, as it is much softer and less likely to mar/scratch the device.
Step 2:
Use the intermediate metal spudger in place of the small metal spudger to remove the back cover. This is done by sliding the intermediate metal spudger around the perimeter of the device, beginning at the top portion of the memory card slot.
The second picture shows the internal portion of the device once the back cover is removed.
Step 3:
Disconnect the electrical connector from the motherboard using the [product|IF145-020-5|bent precision tweezers].
Avoid touching the motherboard with the tweezers. Metal tools such as the tweezers can scratch the motherboard and potentially cause damage.
Step 4:
Use the flat end of the plastic spudger to pry the battery apart from the rest of the device.
An alternative method is to loosen the battery using the plastic spudger, and then to remove the battery by pulling on the paper tab that says "Pull (Hands Only)."
Once the back cover and battery are removed, the device should look like as illustrated in the second picture.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $60-$240)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($100-$400)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Samsung Galaxy Tab A5 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 90 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Samsung Galaxy Tab A5 generates 100 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 10 kg of CO₂. That's a 90% reduction in carbon emissions!
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