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DIY Samsung Galaxy A12 Disassembly Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 7 Steps

This guide is here to lend a hand in getting your Samsung Galaxy A12 back in action. Let’s dive into the repairs together, and remember, if you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– First things first, let’s get that SIM tray out of the way!

Step 2

– Gently pop off that plastic back like a pro!

– Carefully disconnect the lock button flex and keep it safe!

Step 3

– Unscrew those little guys! They’re all the same size, so no need to stress about mixing them up.

Step 4

– Pop off those plastic covers like a pro! You’ve got this!

Step 5

– Gently unclip those flex cables, starting with the smaller ones first.

– Carefully unwind the grounding screw.

– Disconnect the antenna with a steady hand.

– Use a spudger to pop off the main board from the SIM tray slot.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 6

– Gently detach the flex cable, don’t be shy!

– Carefully lift the board, but watch out for that sticky adhesive!

Step 7

– First things first, gently move that flex cable out of your way.

– Grab a handy little credit-card-sized plastic tool.

– Slide it between the edge of the battery and the corner while applying some isopropyl alcohol for a smooth lift.

– Tilt the camera end up just a bit to prevent any accidental spills into the battery.

– Now, carefully pry up the battery, keeping in mind to treat it with care—nobody wants any damage here!

Ralph Harris

With over 20 years of experience in electronics repair and technical writing, this background reflects both expertise and dedication in the field. Credentials include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from USM, more than 500 Apple repair certifications, and a Wise Level 2 Technician certification, spanning across the full spectrum of device and cell phone repair. More than 2000+ repair guides have been published on the company site, salvationrepair.com, with a focus on sustainability and reusability enabling even lay-men to repair devices that would have otherwise ended up at the county landfill.If you like this content and would like to see more like it - let us know! It only takes a second and getting to know our audience is the whole reason we do this. So don't be shy - shoot us a quick hi!