Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G Disassembly Teardown Repair Video Review
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- čas přidán 16. 08. 2021
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G Disassembly Teardown Repair Video Review.
Repairability SCORE: 2/10
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this is literately the first teardown video, this is the only channel focused on smartphones in various piece ranges, excellent work!
Thank you!
Thanks :)
@KonaGaming no one else does
@@watnw2411 bro there is a new invention in town……..its called a search button ………an yes youtube got one thank heavens………..tap the search box on your phone an type (galaxy fold 3 tear down an watch how many different people take apart the phone on their channel lol ) so easy a child can search it up lol unless your an 80 year old man who isnt quite good with technology thats still discovering things then yes your excused
JERRY RIG EVERYTHING IS A HUGE CHANNEL WHO DOES THIS PLUS DURABILITY TEST AND OTHER STUFF... I GIVE THE CHANNEL 8/10... LOL
No joke. I dont comment often on anything. But I have watched plenty of take down videos of phones and this creator blew it out of the park. Very detailed. Explained, kept the sections brief and to the point. 10 out of 10
Thanks! I try to keep it brief and to the point, but half the people like it short, other half want me to do longer videos and go more in detail so hard to decide what to do on the videos haha. :)
@@PBKreviews oh bro. Absolutely theirs no pleasing anyone lol. My opinion is if this isn't explained enough to grasp what your doing you should be in the guts of a 1700 dollar phone lol
@@scottwatson6254 👍😄 yup
The fastest Z Fold 3 Teardown, well done 👍🏻
Thanks! :)
Timelapse bro. Also it's the only one now. Still an amazing video to view the upgraded hardware and engineering, of the device.
@@ZacharyTech7 not sure what you mean by timelapse. But thanks 😀
Not only was this informative and helped me learn a lot more how the inside of a phone really works, but it was therapeutic watching you tear apart a phone and explain all the steps. Very knowledgeable. Instantly subscribed!
Thanks!
I can't wait to disassemble the box it comes in next week! Great teardown, appreciate your efforts.
Thanks and you're welcome! Enjoy!
I love your videos. Your explanations like what part is working for is so nice :D
Thanks
Thank you! :)
This guy is so underated...👍🏼
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Wow, finally a good haptic feedback motor in a samsung phone!. Thanks for the video 👍🏼
You're welcome 😀
Nice video, thank you! I was waiting for this phone teardown video.
Thanks! 😀
The fact it's all in pieces and many things can be replaced without the whole board I would give a good 5 or 6, just because it's complicated just means you have to be careful.
The whole time I was thinking where can I shove a head phone jack or a note pen.
Still thinking. 🤔
True but complication is where most of the time a repair job can go downhill since the more complicated it is, the more of a chance people can damage something or not be able to do it themselves. Usually people look at the repairability scores to see if its easy to be able to repair the device themselves if needed rather than how many parts are replaceable. But yep again depends on each persons view.
Going to repair it myself as well, have to replace the flex cable sadly adhesive remover is as rare as gold...
Seeing this just show how far technology has come...great teardown and great build Samsung
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hey mate so when I am looking at the frame+digitizer assembly replacement part, does it come with the front screen as well?
Good stuff man!!!!! Definitely appreciate the knowledge. Peace
Thank you!
Thank you for making people aware of how difficult it is to repair devices these days!
You're welcome :)
When prying the foldable screen off from the mid frame, are there any screws or other parts to remove? Or will it come right off so to speak? Also, could you suggest where I could buy a foldable screen portion from?
This is brilliant! Thank you so much! 😊🙏🏽
Loved the video
Amazing work👍👍
Thanks! :)
Great video man!!!! Very informative
thanks!
Great video! You have the hands of a surgeon !
Thanks!👍😀
Amazing video, keep up the good work
Thank you!
How does one learn these mad ninja skills?!?! Fastest teardown on a difficult phone for sure. Doesn't give me too much confidence in replacing the battery at a later date.
Haha thanks. Replacing the battery is doable just time consuming. I would prefer to send it in to Samsung to have them replace it for a fee lol.
@@PBKreviews Do you know how much it would be to replace the inner screen?
@@IncredibleGaming based off of previous model pricing, would run anywhere between $500-$600 USD.
@@PBKreviews with samsung care +?
@@PBKreviews i just talked to them and they said it was free are they right?
When you put the screens and back plate on, do they hold well? Do you need to heat to soften the glue so it glues them back?
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Thanks for the tear down Z Fold3!!! I thought this channel is running by Korean because Title showed me in Korean but it was actually auto translation by google. LOL plus, it translate even description section! Holy Moly~ LOL
now I'm enjoying my Silver hairtail 3 while watching this video :D
Haha, thanks and you're welcome 😀
what part would i need to replace if the sound does not work on the big screen, the sound works fine on the front screen but when i get about half way to opening the phone the sounds just gets cut off and doesn not work on the double screen.
Nice to see somebody other than Jerry rig everything. I'm glad you don't destroy phones.
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I would like to say Thank you to you sir, you are the best, im having a trouble on my Fold 3 because of water damage it happen accidentally because of the glue on the back cover dissolving by itself . I was trying to clean my phone with water then after a few hours i notice the form is shut off and cant be turn on. Luckky I follow your step to open the phone and dry it out part by part, finally all the hard work is paid off my phone is working as usually. I did when to the Samsung care before repair the phone by myself they void already my warranty and asking to paid 1.5k usd to repair for the water damage part lucky did not fall to their trap.
If I cracked my screen on the front display, but the screen still produces an image fine, and the touch still works fine, do I have to replace the whole screen or can I just replace the layer of glass that's broken?
Damn bruh you’re fast! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks! :)
I'm curious what piece of the hardware controls the Bluetooth. Mine has seemingly randomly had its Bluetooth turn off and on by itself and I even had it in safe mode. I've noticed that sometimes it's when I unfold it that the Bluetooth turns off and I fear it's a hardware issue.
Good job mate. Hope to see you soon, competing with other top notch youtubers!!
Thanks! :)
Is the phone's IMEI number on that sticker on the back of the battery shown at the 8:30 mark? If not, is the IMEI on the outside of the phone anywhere?
Hi. Thanks for this very detailed teardown video. One question though. I found a video explaining to be careful in using cases with adhesives, particularly on the 5g antenna cover located on the rear side near the main cameras (in this video; time stamp 6:30)
But based on the unboxing of other youtubers, their model doesn't have that cover despite being 5G. If this cover is missing, does that mean 5G reception is weaker on models without that plastic cover?
Thanks.
Hi, im not sure what plastic cover you mean. If you are referring to the mmWave 5G antenna itself, not every model will have the mmWave 5G. There are different 5G networks, most use sub 6Ghz 5G which does not use the mmWave 5G antenna so it wont have it. Still has 5G just a different technology 5G antenna. Hope this explains it.
Hi can you help me I have this phone when I open the phone I have no sound close it half way and sound comes back would you know what it is.
Any help with the hinges not fully folding can you get to the when taking the phone apart
Not sure, might have gotten debris stuff inside the hinge somehow or an issue with the folding screen.
Excelent presentation! Thank you!
Thank you and you're welcome!
PBKreviews / I just subscribed to your channel because of this excellent presentation ( "excellent", meaning: clear, simple and concise ).
@@mikel4879 thank you I appreciate the support!
Hi guys which cable sends the signal and power to the main large inside screen? Mine went black while watching CZcams and won't turn back on
Is there any aftermarket batterys that work well for this phone
excellent video, waiting for the Z Flip3!
Thanks 👍
What about to remove the big screwn in order to clean and fix hinges issues?
I've received the Fold 3 today. I never knew they would deliver it this early.
Nice, sometimes they ship it early. :)
How you lucky bun
Hi what does the processor at 2:50 do if the RAM and CPU are on the other side? Is it just for the selfie camera? Thanks for the teardown!
Hi, not sure what the chips under those shields are for. I'm not too fluent in the technicals of each chip and its purpose to be able to answer that for you.
Great video, thank you.
You're welcome 😀
when you tear it down like this does affect the nanocoating that goes on the components to keep it water resistant?
no but it does affect the water resistant adhesive seal, so you would need to re apply original pre cut adhesive for the phone (when available) to ensure a water resistant seal.
Is it possible to change the metal housing around the front screen? if so do you know where I can buy the part?
The border around the inner screen is plastic, but if you are referring to the frame of the phone that the screen is adhered to, usually they are sold attached with the inner foldable screen. You can check this website for some parts: rounded.com/galaxy-z-fold3-sm-f926b/
How can I remove the rear camera housing of the rear glass?
Hey man where can i get the replacement screen 1:21
My z fold 3 opens to about 174° rather then 180°. I saw a reddit thread to fix it by scrapping thin plastic along the hinge without disassembling it. Is this safe, as in are there only brushes within the hinge if scraping by thin plastic or are there any flex cables as well which can get damaged.
Any suggestions in cleaning the hinges? Theres super fine sand grains stuck inside the hinges preventing the phone to fold out fully
hmm not sure, you can use a soft brush like tooth brush or something but if its in areas you can't get too, you would probably have to take the entire thing apart to get to the hinges which also poses a chance of damaging or braking the folding screen when prying it off. Also when putting the screen back on, you would need to re install the original adhesive cutouts made for it, to keep it in place so when folding it doesn't crack down the middle.
First!.... from Jamaica. Great work as always. Keep it up.
Thanks!
watching that was really interesting!!! Sure I didn't understand most of that but WAW
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Hi sir, mi z fold 3 has no speker and earpiece sound. Which part should i replace?
Very nice. just need a video about "What types of tool/tools can you use to apply heat safely to the cover plates to facilite easy removal"
Thanks. I prefer a hair dryer or heating plate can be safe as well since heat is more evenly distributed.
I have a fold 3 with no wifi capability and the inner screen does not turn on besides the boot logo, any idea what It could be?
This is an intense job...Lord I might start a company based off of this phone alone!
Haha yup👍
Jeez, I was considering replacing my battery. I definitely don't think it's worth the risk of me damaging something though. Haha Samsung is great at making this as hard as possible. Great disassemble! 👍
Great tear-down video. How difficult would it be to swap out a damaged outer shell of the hinge?
Thanks. I think it would be pretty difficult. Would probably require taking the hole thing apart and prying off the fold screen to gain access to the hinge screws holding it in place. Would probably be best to call samsung and see what they quote you on them replacing it for you.
@@PBKreviews Many thanks for the prompt reply and for advising. Will definitely ask Samsung…fingers crossed that it’s not too expensive to repair/replace or I’ll just have to learn to live with the dent on the hinge!
@@frednoce3043 👍
any idea where the flex mode sensor is? or the solution of fixxing the lack of audio after about a year to year and a half?
not sure what a flex mode sensor is.
@@PBKreviews not sure either but running the diagnostics on my phone it says its faulty. I would order a part but honestly I am not a fan of ordering random things to guess. I have the issue though of now sound coming from my phone opened or closed and went through everything on google. So im guessing its what ever the flexmode sensor is
You never really think about how a phone is actually put together. Mind blowing.
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What part needs to be replaced to fix wifi not working? or is it baked into one of the boards. Thanks.
Yeah, the wifi/bluetooth module/chip is soldered to the main board. If that is the problem, it would require soldering knowledge to replace. You can also check to see and make sure all the cables are in place and have not come loose as well as all the screws are in place holding the plastic covers down which usually have antenna lines running through them.
I searched for the location of the NFC reader all over...nobody could do anything other than they're usually in the middle. Ok what half of the phone? This detailed video showed it wasn't in the middle..it was innthe upper corner opposite the cameras. Thank you... Kinda nerve wracking watching such an expensive, complex phone be disassembled so easily... fascinating.
Great video, but I was hoping to see whether or not the hinge has the small soft brushes along it that the Fold 2 had to help prevent dust getting into the hinge. I tried asking Samsung and they didn't have an answer for me, strangely lol.
Thank you, yes you can see here in some pictures www.theverge.com/22619139/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-flip-screen-durability-waterproof-aluminum .
where's the Wi-Fi module? or Wi-Fi flex cable located? thanks
how much for me to send my fold to you and get the charging port replaced? im sure i can do it, but im stressed about the water proofing of the phone after i reinstall the back plate. i have no idea what to use to make sure waterproof again
You can send me an email pbkreviews@gmail.com
is it easy to replace the battery?
How long did you let the IPA soak on the adhesive before removing the battery?
Usually 30 seconds to a minute. Then you can try prying it off from one side and if it's still too difficult you can add a few more drops and let it get under the battery and wait another 10-15 seconds and start prying it off again.
where can buy the screen for this phone ???
Hello, excellent video, could you tell me where the WiFi antenna is and if it can be replaced?
Thanks. Not sure exactly which one, but usually is one of the plastic covers which have the antenna lines drawn on them.
If you wanted to remove the inside screen is there a way to do that without tearing everything down?
same question
Where can I buy a camera lense for this phone?
Hi Great video. Yesterday for whatever reason the phone got really hot and then i noticed that only the front face wasworking and the big fold was just blk. Totally dead. Now even the front is barely working. Do you know what could be the cause? I would appreciate any response. Thank you
Thanks. Hmm could be possible water damage if somehow water got inside, or loose cable or short which is more unlikely. Also did you try to hard reset it by holding down the volume and power button for 30 seconds?
@PBKreviews hi thank you for your response. There was no water damage at all, and I did try the hard reset but it didn't get better. Guess I have to take it to service and see what has gone wrong.
Where can i find z fold 3 exterior screen, i went to the suggested website but it is no where to be find, pease help
Will probably be a while before they become available
Hi, congratulations on the video, it's done very well.
my Fold 3 has a problem. If I open the screen the audio does not work, instead with the main screen everything is fine.
If I do the diagnostics it tells me that there is a problem with the flex sensor.
Since it's out of warranty I thought I'd fix it myself.
In your opinion which part should be replaced?
Thank you
Thank you. Hmm not too sure what would be causing it. I would assume it's not detecting the flip being opened but not sure exactly what you would need to look at to fix the problem.
hi. my phone has same issue. How did you fix it?
@@hoangduy92 Hi, unfortunately I haven't solved it yet.
@Andrea Orlando today I ask a repair store and they say can fix this, it cost only $150 (Samsung services center offers replacing entire main screen assembly at $500).
@@hoangduy92 it's a great price. Let me know if you solve it and then I'll let you know too. Thank you
0:35 can I put it back together using same adhesive
Where are you located ?? I need to fix my Fold 3, the big screen is not working at all, the Wifi is dead too, could you help me? tell me, thanks!!
Do you think the under display camera could be upgraded with a different module? Obviously you'd need drivers and the right pinout, but maybe it could be replaced?
Maybe. If the connector is the same and fits in the allocated spot, might work but not sure about any software issues.
Chris S / No, because the camera software optimizer is written specifically for that kind of camera with its own pixel logistic arrangement.
Only a very high knowledgeable specialist can do the change where it should also change the specific camera software.
Since you can very well use the advanced outer camera for selfies, you don't absolutely need to "modify" ( which is very expensive ) the less quality interior screen one.
And the interior camera will get software improvements in time from Samsung, that will give it better and better visual qualities.
@@mikel4879 👍
How are the haptics on the phone I heard they are using a new style motor on the fold3
I haven't really noticed a difference, I would probably need to have both side by side to see if there was really much of a difference. But it is a different style motor for sure.
Do you (or any other viewer) have an idea how to replace the camera glass? There doesn't see to be any replacement parts available and I really don't want to send it to Samsung since the camera works fine, it's just the glass above the lens that's broken ...
The camera glass is held on with adhesive, so you can heat it up with a hair dryer or heat gun n pry the glass cover off but as far as replacements go, not sure when they will become available.
Hey were can I get an extra front screen of the z fold 3
Hi, on ebay if you search z fold 3 lcd , there are listings for them.
Amazing video !
I am fixing my loose power/fingerprint button... but it's not totally removed just like in Flip. Can you show me ?
Once you take the backplate off, there are those two Philips screws holding down the metal cover which covers the rubber gasket in the slot leading to the fingerprint reader. Once those screws and cover are removed, you need to use a thin small tool to carefully pull out that rubber gasket which is attached to the flex cable for the fingerprint reader/power button and it will come out of its place, but its somewhat tricky getting it back in. You will need to play around with it a bit to alight it correctly etc. I don't have the phone with me anymore to do a video on it.
@@PBKreviews I just need to fix the loose ... not sure how I can do it. Im just thinking of re aligning the button or make it more protruding out?
Do you know where one can buy the front/cover display for Galaxy Fold 3 ... I've had mine for a month and already cracked it :(
Can't seem to find any available on the market yet, seems your best bet at the moment would be ubreakifix or samsung to get it repaired.
Ugh I was gonna ask the same thing
I subscribed because of this video 👍
Thanks!
Does the phone comes with pre-installed screen protectors on both sides or not?
Yes
sir my samsung fold 3 speaker is not working i tried all option but nothing is successful please suggest any option
Please how can the sensors can be fix
Nice man
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I was expecting you to come across the sealant they used to waterproof the insides to get their IPX8 certification, if you didn't see any of that then I think I'm kinda worried about that waterproof rating
That would be those rubber seals shows in the video where the flex cables are by the hinges. Also the adhesives which seal the screens and back plate.
You are awesome 🤩🤩
👍 Thanks!
I have a z fold 3. The wifi isn't working for it. But when i restart my phone it starts to work for a while but then stops again. The Samsung service center said that we can replace the screen and the wifi started to work. Can you please tell me where the wifi antennas are located ? Because they're asking for Rs52000 just to replace the center screen.
Not sure which one is for wifi, but I don't think a screen replacement would be the issue. I would think it would be motherboard related with the wifi chip itself.
What about the hinge, dust gets into it and ai cant unfold it flat anymore, HELP
One question: Do you think its possible to modify this phone, for example exchange chips regarding the storage for tuning up this systems capacity or even build in an SD card reader? Im actualy interested in buying one and was just thinking if it would make sense to get one for such a "project". Much greetings!
Is this phone hinge repairable or do the phone just have to get replaced
It is, but the entire phone would need to be disassembled and it wouldn't be worth doing it risking damaging the fold screen etc, would be best to send it in to samsung to replace for you.
What product did you use to remove the battery?
Some isopropyl alcohol (linked in the description) and a plastic pry tool (pry pick)
Love my Z FOLD 3!!!
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Awesome
Thanks!
Why do you think the electrics seem flakey.. By that I mean after a year or so of normal use... Internal screen intermittent black, sometimes can't connect to wifi.. Sometimes front screen gets glitches
Hi I am having a issue my phone z3 having Temperature issue where is it thanks
It may be related to the charger port, wireless charging coil connection (may be loose) or some other issue. Not sure based off the info you gave me. Also you can take a look at this link, not sure how outdated it is or if it will solve your problem: www.howtogeek.com/691619/how-to-turn-off-all-your-android-phones-sensors-in-one-tap/
Yes!!!
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Alot of people are wondering if the Dual and eSIM disabled US version internally actually has the dual sim reader hardware? People are hoping they could just buy a dual sim tray and flash European firmware to get dual sim working can you possibly confirm this info please ?
Hi, I didnt pay too close attention to that during the teardown but looking at the video the sim reader looks to be a dual sim reader on this US version I took apart. Its the same type of sim reader like the ones in the S21 series which were dual but the additional sim reader pins on the opposite side were disabled from software. Its still possible that on this phone it may not be disabled and using a dual sim tray may work without software change but most likely you will also need to flash a dual sim enabled software to the phone as well.
Although awesome content 😊
Thanks :)
can you show how to swap components to another frame incase something happens to the phone and its not useable?
well this video pretty much shows you how to remove the parts and then you can re assemble them to another frame.