Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Water Damage Repair
Complete guide to Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 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 Z Flip 4. 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.
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: Turn off your Phone
Make sure your phone is turned off before starting this guide.
Step 2: Remove Lower-Cover
Get your iOpener/Heatgun and start by heating up the bottom back cover.
Start heating around the edges and place your suction cup. When heated enough, you should be able to insert a pick between the frame and the back glass.
Go around the frame and cut all the glue to remove the back cover.
Step 3: Remove upper Back-Cover
Get your iOpener/Heatgun and start by heating up the upper back cover.
Start heating around the edges and place your suction cup. Be careful of the display when heating. When heated enough, you should be able to insert a pick between the frame and the back glass.
Go around the frame and cut through all the glue to remove the back cover. Be careful not to cut too deep into the glue to avoid damaging the display.
Finally, remove the plastic clip that holds the secondary display connector in place and unplug the cable with a pair of pliers.
Step 4: Disconnect Main Battery & Charging Coil
Unscrew the cover that covers the main battery and wireless coil connectors.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the charging coil.
Step 5: Disconnect Secondary Battery
Remove the two screws holding the cover for all connectors on the motherboard.
Disconnect the battery and all other connectors.
Step 6: Remove Speaker Assembly
Remove the 4 screws holding the speaker cover in place.
Lift it with a spudger to remove it.
Step 7: Remove Charging Sub-Board
Disconnect the two cables on the top of the charging sub-board.
Remove the two remaining screws holding the board in place.
Before you can remove it, flip it over and remove the last remaining connection to the display assembly.
Step 8: Remove top Cover
Remove the 5 screws holding the top cover and remove it with a spudger.
Step 9: Remove Logic Board
Unscrew the last screw holding in the logic board, next to the cameras.
Remove the SIM tray
Lift out the logic board with a spudger.
Step 10: Remove Front Camera
This can be a little tricky since the camera is glued in.
Heat up the display where the front camera is located
Try lifting the camera out with tweezers.
Step 11: Remove Batteries
Use isopropyl alcohol to loosen the adhesive on the battery. Pour some Isoprop into the space between the battery and the frame.
Wait about 30 to 60 seconds for the alcohol to work, then lift the battery with a spudger.
Repeat the same procedure for the secondary battery.
📖 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 Z Flip 4 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 58 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 generates 68 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 10 kg of CO₂. That's a 85% reduction in carbon emissions!
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