Samsung Galaxy A70 Teardown and water damage clean

Samsung Galaxy A70 teardown and water damage clean up
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Tools that i use frequently that are Ali-express Affiliate linked
CPB Heat pad: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/68nLSbQ
This is the Blue Pad i always have on my videos usually set at 60 Oc
I use this to soften adhesive on mobile devices.
Heat Resistant Tape: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/dQ283f6
When using the heat gun near sensitive parts, its best to cover them
With this to protect them
Double Sided Black Tape: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bO46kXwg
The usual tape i use on most repairs, on screens
Red Clear Tape: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cK4DNmIU
For things that need more Stick!,usually on tablet digitizers
Phone Repair Tool Kit: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bH1lqUe4
A Similar tool kit to mine, that i use for those random screws that you dont normally see
Hakko FX 951 Clone Station: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/b5YamiMs
My Soldering Station i use, so far it has been good
Quick 861DW Hot Air Station: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bAdNJvNI
This was a purchase to learn a bit more in micro soldering
So far it has been a great purchase
Power Z USB Amp Tester: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/TlwI4w8
Advanced readouts of power draw on devices
Basic USB Amp Tester: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/cUjjwpDW
A Simple Amp tester to see if your charger is actually putting out power
Black Tweezers Set: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/I80EZbE
The Black Tweezers i use in my videos
Metal Pry Tool :s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ckqD1TNQ
This is the same as the metal pry tool i use, different brand printed on it
Pry Tool: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/y0dvtNW
A New Version of the pry tools
Basic Digital Microscope: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/beN6u068
This is the kit i purchased to do micro soldering, if you see a video
of me micro soldering it was captured on this cameras feed
Orico 120w 10 Port Charging Station: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/miqk2Le
The Charging station i use out the back, usually having multiple devices connected
Doesn't support Fast charging but still does a good job
One page i go to when I'm curious what new repair tools is Wozniak Store: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/9eDP9uy
The Gold and Black Iphone 4s Screw Mats Im using 90% of the time
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[@maxsandholmi6331]

Saved my life, thanks alot

[@owaisshaikh2253]

Dropped my phone in the water yesterday, touch was not working, followed this video to fix it, it works!!! Thanks alot.

[@rickstechrepairs]

Your welcome

[@talaas2145]

I dropped my A70 in the snow and the back camera had some moisture but now works fine but the front camera still has moisture stuck in there and the phone was working pretty good until it turned off and won't open by pressing the power button like I press it several times and the screen opens for a less than a second and turns off, here snow covered everything so there is no any mobile shop open and just want to know what could need replacement or fixed? Sorry for the long haul.

[@rickstechrepairs]

If you can power off, and leave it near a heat source,unless you can can open it up or at least remove the back cover Don't put near rice

[@lbrewster1]

did you use anything on the toothbrush or is it dry?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Isopropyl alcohol

[@jackreacher1963]

Do you think you could fit a a71 display on a a70 they are almost the same. One has a infinity o other has tear drop

[@rickstechrepairs]

No they are different models / models of screens

[@Nobody-hc1rw]

Just got myself some water damage today on the A70. Screen flickered, went completely white, then dark. After warming up my phone for a while i tried to connect it to a charger and noticed my phone took alot of charge and heated up really fast, after 5-10 seconds or so it felt warmer than my body temp. Do you happen to know what that indicates? Hopefully it doesnt mean i fried my board(s) or something. Thinking about fixing it myself after watching your video, but i have this itch that its totalled based on how quickly it heated up.

[@rickstechrepairs]

would be damage to the mainboard. i would suggest taking it to a local repair shop

[@ba.skidderLOCKDOWN]

Looked like a easy teardown n re assemmbly

[@aqeelamoosa4007]

hi so ive done all of that, thank you the video was really helpful, my phone switched on, wherase before it was not, the display is on, but now the touch screen is not working when i touch it, any suggestions?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Possibly just a damaged display/touch panel

[@linustechtips4833]

same, is it working now?

[@_Kisaragi]

my a70 fell in some water and after drying works fine, except the camera wont launch and there is moisture under the lens, will it get any worse if i use my phone as normal?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Backup everything important off the phone, if there is moisture still on the lens there is still liquid in there

[@talhakq]

I have an unusual question: is it possible to open this phone and disable/remove wifi antenna and mobile data antenna to make it into a 2G (calls and texts) phone only?

[@rickstechrepairs]

negative

[@Alaphour]

What kind of screws is in the phone

[@rickstechrepairs]

000 Phillips head screws

[@joshuadavid746]

Ayo, my A71 was in the washing machine with my clothes for around 5 minutes, As i noticed it i tried turning it on and it wouldn't, so after drying it i putted it in the sun for 3 days and the water in the front camera and back camera dried up. It has been 1 week since and i left it on my table to dry occasionally trying to turn it on, or putting it to charge to check if its dried enough. Should i open it and clean it with Isopropl alcohol?

[@rickstechrepairs]

If you have the right tools, they maybe attempt to open it

[@informediatech-bruno5766]

no testing before and after does it even powered on?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Dead when i got it, Still dead after working on it. As Shown has burnt PCB Connections

[@jezraelah07]

Before shutting down to black screen, mine shows a violet-blackish circle in the lower right corner of the screen, was my LCD really need replacement for that case? As i recall i disinfect my phone and sprayed alcohol directly on it until it dry out, then when the circle shows i restart it, it's vibrating but screen's now black.

[@rickstechrepairs]

Alcohol directly on the back of a display is more than likely going to damage it. So a replacement would be needed

[@meskis782]

Where do i get the equipment?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Look in the description for links

[@sarabzr2140]

if you may help sir .. my phone was dropped in water and it's stuck now on black screen .. how can i be sure if the screen is burnt or not

[@rickstechrepairs]

You possibly can't without spare parts to swap in and out

[@notanasyt9542]

My A70 just got water damaged and it's display is not working But I can hear the notification and other sounds I asked in a repair shop he told me that it will cost 15,000INR I.e £160 what is your suggestion?please reply

[@jazzrog4539]

So did mine. I'm looking at having to repair my own phone and the part I need (full front housing ie screen) is going to cost up to £100

[@rishavbro6931]

🥺🥺me too bro

[@jacobmanarang6556]

Bro my a70 got wet under the rain and sometimes it just randomly restart on its own. It's kinda annoying when i plau games, and other times it restarts a couple of times in a row. What should i clean? The battery? Cos when my phone is charging it never reboots.

[@rickstechrepairs]

Apart from cleaning the mainboard and the charging board on the inside there isn't much else you could really do Liquid damage does weird stuff

[@udayalakshmi1474]

My a70 is heating up . Any solutions please.

[@rickstechrepairs]

not really sorry, they shouldnt be heating up. i would be looking at the warranty path

[@jackreacher1963]

That's hard I had a display I didn't need and practiced on it and broke in about 2 seconds. Have to so careful taking glass of display. 🇨🇦👍 nice work

[@rickstechrepairs]

i don't recommend doing screen only replacements

[@ojlbrickwork8092]

How much does a water repair cost on this device?

[@rickstechrepairs]

All depends on where you get it done and if parts are required

[@jazzrog4539]

Took mine to a repair place, they cleaned out all the water but said the repair would be £110 so I said I'd wait, the touch was the only thing not working but then when I got home it started working then stopped and then started again but now once more has stopped. I'm wondering if there is a tiny amount of water left so I've put it into some rice for a couple of days as a last attempt to fix it. Do you have any idea which part of the phone is effected for this to be happening? Sorry for the long comment and thank you in advance.

[@rickstechrepairs]

I would be guessing something similar to this Rice will not help It's not likely the water that's affecting not now it would be the minerals from the evaporated liquid About all you can do without DIY, is pay the repair shop Then if you have any troubles go back to them, just make sure you ask will this 100% fix my issues

[@jazzrog4539]

@@rickstechrepairs thank you for replying! Okay. What would you reccomend I do if I was DIY I'm willing to have a go at repairing it as i do have a spare phone in case something goes wrong and was going to sell it as spares or repairs anyway before seeing your video. It's just weird to me that it keeps working and then stopping.

[@Pavillionairez]

My A-70 just got wet in the rain...no power..what should I do? I dont have experience in this stuff

[@rickstechrepairs]

Take it to a local repair shop

[@Pavillionairez]

@@rickstechrepairs I was able to revive my A-10 last month...and not even 30 days later this happens to my A-70 I feel like crying

[@rickstechrepairs]

Damn, sorry to hear

[@minami5537]

Any chances if my phone dropped on SEA water?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Sea water isn't good at all.. But sometimes it can survive

[@joshuamontero9307]

Sir i did it but still not worning:( what the next thing i do? Please help

[@rickstechrepairs]

contact a local phone / computer repair shop

[@tabassumsiddiqua6087]

excuse me..my A70 has a got a little, very little water in it. it seems other things r nice..but the touch is not working at all...i am sorry i charged it to 83% before i realised it got water in it...can u PLEASE help me out over here? i am from bangladesh..please leave a reply..i will check out on it,sir...

[@rickstechrepairs]

Faulty touch, I would be thinking there is damage to the oled display or water damage to the display connector Both of which would possibly need a screen replacement

[@AltafHussain-lg4gx]

@@rickstechrepairs hello..tnx,sir..I am"tabassum siddiqua"...but screen replacement means about replacing everything except the battery and the motherboard, right? but can anything happen if I somehow dry the inside water(using sunpower) now..?pls reply

[@jyotimahale7872]

My A70 got water in and is now not turning on. What should I do?

[@rickstechrepairs]

tear down and inspect, or bring to a local repair shop

[@ptskts9657]

my A70 fell into water and its not turning on, i gave it to the samsung story to repair and they told me its not fixable, is there really not any way to fix it?

[@rickstechrepairs]

There might be, but probably won't be cheap Go to a independent phone/computer repair shop and see if they can help

[@seemaseemapatel5392]

Sir my A70 was dropped in water. Now after 4 days everything is working fine except their is no network in it. My sim card is working fine in other headset but in my phone it shows no network connection.

[@rickstechrepairs]

I would clean the antenna connections on the board ofwise you will be needing a new phone sorry

[@indoperfect4068]

Did you solve it? Mine happened the same, got some water and everything works exept for the Network signal.

[@radostinamiteva8195]

Same thing happened to me.. do you have a solution yet? I've changed the charging plate, cleaned it up...it is just stuck on airplane mode.. and there is no network... but everything else is working great..

[@transilvanianfrost4764]

My A70 just got water damaged and when I try to start it, it just sends out a short vibration and the nothing happens, I believe I can't do this by myself since I don't have all the tools, do you know what is wrong with it and how much will a phone repair shop charge me?

[@rickstechrepairs]

Hard to tell, possibly a minimal labour charger I would suggest phoning local repair shops and asking

[@sarabzr2140]

my phone has now the same problem .. may i ask what happened to yours

[@transilvanianfrost4764]

@@sarabzr2140 I went to the repair shop and they had to change the display and charging port totally, it costed about 80$ but then everything went perfectly fine

[@sarabzr2140]

@@transilvanianfrost4764 thank you so much .. best of luck

[@moshtabamadadi337]

My phone has two scratches on the screen. Last night, while I was asleep, my phone fell from its screen onto the ground with some water. In the morning, when I saw my phone on the floor, I picked it up from the floor and saw that water had accumulated on its touch screen, exactly where it was scratched. My phone screen does not turn on now, but I know that my phone is working. When I started charging, I felt that my phone was warm as before. Do you think my phone's touch screen just doesn't work or not at all? Please answer me, thank you.

[@moshtabamadadi337]

The model is samsung a70 same at this video

[@rickstechrepairs]

I dont think the scratch has anything, to do with not powering up. i would opening it up like in the video or take it to a local repair shop

[@moshtabamadadi337]

@@rickstechrepairs How long do I have time to take it to the repair shop before it's too late?

[@rishavbro6931]

My A70 is sleeping or probably dead right now, watching this from A50. In the morning I dropped it in bath tub, then made the hellish mistake of plugging it. Because I am an ignorant and dumb idiot. I panicked so much. Then finally told parents, now I am sad, cannot go to service centers because of fucking lockdown. Now I gave my phone to my mum(whose phone I got wasted) I dried it in sunlight, for 4 hours , now I have kept it in rice. Is my phone Absolutely dead? Because even after plugging, my phone survived, it was getting on sometimes.