Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on rescuing your Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime from water damage! If your Galaxy Grand Prime has taken an unexpected dive and is now experiencing the effects of water exposure, fear not.

This step-by-step guide is primarily designed to help you navigate through the process of reviving your Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime and preventing long-term damage by providing an effective solution for addressing water damage on your device.

Important Tips and Warnings:

Before diving into the restoration process, take note of the following crucial tips and warnings to ensure a safe and successful recovery:

Turn off your device: Ensure that your device is shut down to avoid electrical mishaps.
Remove moisture: Clearing any moisture from the outside is crucial to prevent damage and increase the chances of a successful recovery.

External Resources: For additional insights and reference materials, check out the following external resources:

Let's get started on fixing your wet Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime. Follow each step closely for the best chance of bringing it back to life. Good luck!

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Stap 1 Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 2

Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: stap 1, afbeelding 2 van 2

Power off your waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime to prevent potential damage to the running circuitry
Place the phone with its screen facing the work surface

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Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: stap 2, afbeelding 3 van 3

Position the primary back panel towards you
Detach the primary back panel to expose the battery in the secondary back panel

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Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: stap 3, afbeelding 3 van 3

Using a 1.5x25 millimeter Phillips head screwdriver, remove the nine 4mm screws to gain access to the inner circuitry.
Put the screws to the side in order to avoid misplacement

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Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: stap 4, afbeelding 3 van 3

Remove the battery to prevent damage during the process
Gently peel up the battery and set it aside

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Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: stap 5, afbeelding 3 van 3

Carefully peel away the screen display from the secondary back panel
Use a hair dryer if needed to soften adhesive

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Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: stap 6, afbeelding 3 van 3

Address areas of concern in the main frame with a small towel or cotton swab
Submerging both parts in a container of desiccants like silica gel for a period of time can also be another option

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Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: stap 7, afbeelding 3 van 3

Make sure that there is no remaining liquid
Reassemble the phone, starting with the screen and secondary back panel
Press in on every side until the frame clicks into place

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Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: stap 8, afbeelding 3 van 3

Retrieve the battery set aside in step 4
Orient it correctly so the phone can properly boot up later
Carefully place the battery back into its slot

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Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: stap 9, afbeelding 3 van 3

Retrieve all of the 4mm screws you put aside in Step 3
Using the 1.5x25 millimeter Phillips head screwdriver, tighten all 9 of the 4mm screws
Confirm that each screw is sufficiently tightened to ensure stability and proper function

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Waterlogged Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime: stap 10, afbeelding 3 van 3

Bring back the primary back panel from step 2
Align the primary back panel with the secondary back panel, ensuring the Samsung logo is facing outward
Click the panels together and work your way around until all sides are securely attached

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Charge the phone with a USB Micro-B cable so it has an initial charge when opening it back up
When all steps are performed correctly, the phone should power up and work as intended

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