Troubleshooting a Samsung Galaxy S20 That Won’t Turn On

Is your Samsung Galaxy S20 refusing to turn on? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. At Salvation Repair, we’ve seen our fair share of dead phones, and we’re here to guide you through the troubleshooting process.

Battery Discharged

One of the most common reasons a phone won’t turn on is a dead battery. If your phone’s battery is completely drained, it may not have enough power to turn on, even when you press the power button. To fix this, simply charge your phone for at least 10 minutes before trying to turn it on again.

Make sure to check that your charging cable, charging block, and outlet are all functioning properly before ruling out a dead battery. You can try plugging in another USB-C device to test the setup.

Firmware Fault

If your phone’s problem seems to have occurred out of the blue, it’s possible that a software issue is to blame. You can try performing a force reset on your phone to escape a bad firmware loop. To do this, press and hold the power button and the volume down button simultaneously for 10 seconds.

If this solution works, it’s likely that your issue was simply a software glitch, and your phone should continue to function normally. If you’re still having trouble, it may be a hardware issue.

Bad Battery

Lithium-ion batteries like the one in your Galaxy S20 have a limited lifespan. If you’ve been using your phone for 2-3 years or more, your battery may be nearing the end of its life. You can check for battery issues by seeing if your phone turns on while plugged in. If it does, you can try replacing the battery.

At Salvation Repair, we offer a limited lifetime guarantee on all parts and labor. If you’re not comfortable replacing the battery yourself, you can schedule a repair with us at https://salvationrepair.com/repair.

Screwed-Up Screen

If your phone’s screen is damaged, it may not be turning on. If you’ve recently dropped your phone and the screen is visibly damaged, you may need to replace it. You can test this by plugging your phone into an external display. If you get an output on the external display, it means that your phone is still turning on, but the display is busted.

You can replace the screen yourself or schedule a repair with us at https://salvationrepair.com/repair.

Motherboard Malfunction

If none of the above solutions work, it’s possible that your phone’s motherboard is malfunctioning. The motherboard controls most of the phone’s functionality, so if it’s damaged, your phone may not turn on. You can try replacing the motherboard yourself or schedule a repair with us at https://salvationrepair.com/repair.

At Salvation Repair, we’re committed to helping you get your phone up and running again. If you’re not sure what’s wrong with your phone or need help with a repair, don’t hesitate to contact us.