CONFIDENTIAL

Mobile Device
SM-A536B/E Common

Contents

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Index
1. SVC Tech Information
1-1. Calibration Items
1-2. Part list which must be changed after reassembly
1-3. JIG
1-4. WRT Test Information
1-5. AOD Setting Information

2. SVC Model Information

2-1. RAM & Storage size by region
2-2. Disassembly & Reassembly (Important management points)
2-3. Disassembly & Reassembly (Battery replacement)

3. Product Function
3-1. Main Function

4. Exploded View and Parts List

4-1. Electronical Part List
4-2. Cellular phone Exploded View
4-3. Cellular phone Parts list

5. Components Layout
5-1. Components Layout
5-2. 2D barcode Location

6. Troubleshooting (L2)
6-1. Display
6-2. Touch
6-3. Power, Charging
6-4. Camera
6-5. Audio
6-6. Sensor
6-7. Connectivity (WiFi, GPS, NFC)
6-8. No SVC
6-9. USIM

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1. SVC Tech Information
1-1. Calibration Items
- ‘O’ mark items must be calibrated after repairing/replacing each part.

TSP Cal. X Force Touch Cal. X Optical Finger print Cal. O

Speaker Cal. X Digital Hall IC Cal. X TOF Camera Cal. X
Water Resistance X Ranging Sensor Cal X UWB Cal X
mmWave RF Cal.
Multi Camera Cal. X X
(Only for USA/Japan)

1-2. Part list which must be changed after reassembly

Back glass Area replacement Quantity SVC Code

Tape Waterproof-BACK GLASS 1 GH02-23641A

1-3. JIG

- New : Pressing Pad(TOP) : GH81-22238A

- Common : AOD, Pressing Jig Body, Pressing Pad BTM : GH81-19344A (Common)
Optical Finger print cal jig (Goodix / Charter 2.0)

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1. SVC Tech Information
1-4. WRT Test Information
- JIG Type : WRT

- Sealing point
:

Upper Mic Lower Mic

Lower Mic

Upper Mic

Air vent hole on the Back glass(lower) area

Air vent hole on the Back glass(lower) area

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1. SVC Tech Information
1-5. AOD Setting Information
- Temperature & Time
:

→
→
* Quick Mode: Push OCTA button + Back-glass button simultaneously.

- Suction pad type & location

∙ Change the Center Suction Seal

: To prevent damage to Camera windows, replace the Orange Center Seal with the 77mm
Blue Seal (GH81-18490A)

∙ Device Placement
: Place the device face down with the Camera positioned towards the lower left side of lower plate.
Align the device with the suction lines so that the Center Seal is aligned directly on the center of the
Back Cover.
Once aligned, lock the device in place by twisting the Torque Wheel, then lower the upper plate.

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2. SVC Model Information
2-1. RAM & Storage size by region
RAM ROM
Model name Region A53 5G SKU CODE Rule Remark
(GB) (GB)

SM-A536BXXNXXX 6 128
SM-A536B EUR EUR DS
SM-A536BXXLXXX 8 256

SM-A536EXXDXXX 6 128
CIS DS
SM-A536EXXHXXX 8 256

SM-A536EXXDXXX DS
6 128
SM-A536EXXAXXX SS

SM-A536EXXGXXX DS
SEA 8 128
SM-A536EXXEXXX SS

SM-A536EXXHXXX DS
8 256
SM-A536EXXFXXX SS

SM-A536EXXDXXX 6 128 DS
SWA
SM-A536EXXGXXX 8 128 DS

SM-A536EXXDXXX DS
6 128
SM-A536E Global SM-A536EXXAXXX SS

MEA SM-A536EXXGXXX DS
8 128
SM-A536EXXEXXX SS

SM-A536EXXHXXX 8 256 DS

SM-A536EXXDXXX DS
6 128
SM-A536EXXAXXX SS

SM-A536EXXGXXX DS

SM-A536EXXEXXX SS
LA 8 128
SM-A536EXXSXXX DS

SM-A536EXXQXXX SS

SM-A536EXXHXXX DS
8 256
SM-A536EXXFXXX SS

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2. SVC Model Information
2-2. Disassembly & Reassembly (Important management points)
Back-Glass

UB FPCB

display
Front

Be careful not to reach the Wide camera, Ultrawide camera,

front camera, macro camera, bokeh camera, camera
When detaching UB, avoid damage to UB FPCB. window, Front display, etc during repair

Be careful with
coaxial cable
Be careful to connect
shaping during
C to C FPCB when
assembly.
assembling main PBA
If the coaxial cable
C to C FPCB and sub PBA is assembled with
(many defects occur wrong position, the
due to misconnect) WIFI performance
may be fail

2-3. Disassembly & Reassembly (Battery replacement)

Do not reuse the battery after it has been removed. It must be replaced
with a new battery.
* Reusing a removed battery could lead to potential safety hazards

Type Structure
Display and Bracket are
Inseparable part
inseparable
Display
(Front Assy)
Bracket
Battery
Battery replacement is required
when Front Ass'y components
are defected

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3. Product Function
3-1. Main Function
Item Description

OS Android V12.0 (R)

2G
GSM : GSM850 / GSM900 / DCS1800 / PCS1900
3G
WCDMA : B1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B8
SM-A536B 4G
Network - FDD : B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B17 / B20 / B26 / B28 / B32 / B66
- TDD : B38 / B40 / B41
5G
- FDD : N1/ N3 / N7 / N8 / N20 / N28
- TDD : N38 / N40 / N41 / N78

2G
GSM : GSM850 / GSM900 / DCS1800 / PCS1900
3G
WCDMA : B1 / B2 / B4 / B5 / B8
SM-A536E 4G
Network - FDD : B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B13 / B17 / B20 / B26 / B28 / B66
- TDD : B38 / B40 / B41
5G
- FDD : N1 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N28 / N66
- TDD : N40 / N41 / N78

Battery 5,000 mAh

Processor Exynos E8825 2x CA78 2.4GHz, 6x CA55 2.0GHz

WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac SISO

BT5.0, USB2.0, GPS(w/ Glonass/Beidu/Galileo)
Connectivity
NFC : eSE (A536B)
NFC : UICC (A536E)
Rear
- Wide : 64MP A/F, OIS, F1.8
- Ultra Wide : 12MP, F2.2
- Macro : 5MP, F2.4
Camera
- Bokeh : 5MP, F2.4

Front
- Front CAM : 32MP, FF, F2.2

Display 6.5”, 20:9, FHD+, OCTA, HID, 120Hz

RAM 6 / 8 GB

ROM 128 / 256 GB

Sensor Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Grip Finger Print Sensor

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4. Exploded View and Parts List
4-1. Electronical Part List
: Refer to ‘01-SM-A536B_Common_Main Part List' file which uploaded separately

4-2. Cellular phone Exploded View

: Refer to ‘02-SM-A536B_Common_Exploded View' file which uploaded separately

4-3. Cellular phone Parts list

: Refer to SVC PPL

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5. Components Layout
5-1. Components Layout

SUB ANT FRONT

CAM
UW CAM
Bokeh
CAM
RCV

Wide CAM
NFC Motor

Bokeh CAM

Volume
Key

Power Key
Coxial
cable
Battery

C to C
FPCB

Finger
Print

speaker

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5. Components Layout
5-2. 2D barcode Location ※ The available QR Code may vary depending on the country/purpose.

RCV Front Metal MAIN PCB_1 BACK COVER

OCTA
Battery

WIDE CAM

MAIN PCB_2

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6. Trouble Shooting (L2)

6-1. Display
6-2. Touch
6-3. Power, Charging
6-4. Camera
6-5. Audio
6-6. Sensor
6-7. Connectivity (WiFi, GPS, NFC)
6-8. No SVC
6-9. USIM
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6-1. Display
6-1-1. Main Display Black Display
1) Symptom
- Description : No display after power on. Temporary no display or dimmed display

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Noised images on the screen after turning on
- Check booting sound and no vibration .

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

* No charging sound 1. Check the charging notification sound

Or vibration or vibration when connected to charger.
- Should be no sound and no vibration.
- The device keep 'No display' status.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

Water indicator tripped

3. Check the disassembled device for OOW.
- Water damage.
USB charging port burnt - Part burnt.
(Charging port, PBA, Battery and others)
- Broken traces and others.
Cracked case

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6-1. Display
6-1-1. Main Display Black Display (L2)
Image Description
[Attention]

4. Disconnect Battery Connector (Ref. SOC6000)

at first.

5. Check the ‘MAIN PBA ↔ CTOC FPCB'

connector(Ref. SOC9000) and connect it
again when it connected improperly.
After that, connect battery connector again
and check the display.

6. Change the Master PBA with new one and

check the device.

• Exchange the
Front Assy 7. If not, finally, change the Front Assy with
new one and check the device.

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6-1. Display
6-1-2. Main Display Bit defect (Horizontal line)
1) Symptom
- Description : Bit defect(Horizontal line) after power on.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Even if the screen changes or the device reboots, the bit failure phenomenon remains.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : First of all, check if there is any damage of external impact on the device.

Image Description

* Checking external 1. Check if there is any damage of external

damage of the device impact on the device.
(especially, Front Window)

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

• Exchange the
Front Assy
3. Exchange the front assy(including display
module) with new one and check the device.

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6-1. Display
6-1-3. Main Display Screen overlap / shaking / flicker
1) Symptom
- Description : Screen overlap / shaking / blinking after power on. Temporary symptom or
continuous maintenance.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- You can see that symptom when something is changed or something is played on the screen of
device. (ex : contents of Youtube[Mosaic Pattern], swap menu block on screen [ICON Crack])

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

• Exchange the
Front Assy
2. Exchange the front assy(including display
module) with new one and check the device.

SUB PBA Main PBA

3. If not, finally, exchange the SUB PBA and

Main PBA sequentially with new one and
check the device.

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6-2. Touch
6-2-1. Touch Malfunction
1) Symptom
- Description : Abnormal touch(Ghost touch), No Touch and others

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Abnormal touch(Ghost touch), No Touch and others

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : First of all, check if there is any damage of external impact on the device.

Image Description

* Checking external 1. Check if there is any damage of external

damage of the device impact on the device.
(especially, Front Window)

2. If possible,
Input key string *#2663#,
click TSP FW update(General).
After that, check the *#0*# tsp test.

If the touch test is not work normally,

check the next step.

3. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.
[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

[Attention]

4. Disconnect Battery Connector (Ref. SOC6000)

at first.

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6-2. Touch
6-2-1. Touch Malfunction
Image Description

5. Check the ‘MAIN PBA ↔ CTOC FPCB'

connector and connect it again when it
connected improperly.
After that, connect battery connector again
and check the display.

6. Change the SUB PBA

with new one and check the device.

• Exchange the
Front Assy
7. Change the Front Assy.
with new one and check the device.

8. If not, finally, change the MAIN PBA

with new one and check the device.

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6-3. Power, Charging
6-3-1. No Power
1) Symptom
- Description : No display & vibration after press power key.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- The phone no any display & vibration after booting.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

* No charging sound 1. Check the charging notification sound

And no vibration or vibration when connected to charger.
- Should be no sound and no vibration.
- The device keep 'No Power' status.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

Water indicator tripped

3. Check the disassembled device for OOW.

- Water damage.
- Part burnt.
(Charging port, PBA, Battery and others)
- Broken traces and others.

USB charging port burnt

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6-3. Power, Charging
6-3-1. No Power
Image Description

1. Check battery voltage(C6028)

at first. (It’s normal over 3.5v)
If battery voltage is under 3.5v, charge the
phone with charger.

2. Check the 'PBA ↔ Battery'

connector(SOC6000)
and connect it again when it connected
improperly.
After that, check to turn on the phone.

3. Check the 'PBA ↔ Power key ' contact

and key fpcb it
After that, check to turn on the phone.

4. Check the 'PBA ↔ LCD '

connector(SOC9000)
and connect it again when it connected
improperly.
After that, check to turn on the phone.

• Exchange the
Front Assy 5. Exchange the display module with new one
and check the device.

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6-3. Power, Charging
6-3-2. Reboot during Power on (L2)
1) Symptom
- Description : reboot during power on

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- The phone is rebooting during power on.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Check power on current with Power Supply

and ANYWAY JIG.

1-1. Push down Anyway Jig switch 7,8

1-2. Power supply set to 5v
1-3. During booting, check current.

2. If current is under 4A,

check the battery connector connection
and battery condition.

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6-3. Power, Charging
6-3-3. Sudden Discharge in the idle state (L2)
1) Symptom
- Description : Battery level decreases rapidly in the idle state.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Description : : Battery level decreases rapidly in the idle state by abnormal current consumption.

3) Repair Guide

Image Description

1. Check Power-off leakage current.

1-1. Push down Anyway Jig switch 6,7,8
1-2. Check Power-off leakage current.

2-1. Check sleep current.

. Push down Anyway Jig switch 7,8
. After booting, Check sleep current.
2-2. Check -1mA ≤ Power-off leakage ≤ 2mA
2-3. Check sleep current ≤ 13.5mA

3-1. If there is Power-off leakage problem.

3-2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.
[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

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6-3. Power, Charging
6-3-3. Sudden Discharge in the idle state (L2)

Image Description

4-1. If there is a thermal camera,

check if there is a hot part and replace the
hot part.

4-2. If there isn’t a thermal camera OR you

can’t find a hot part, detach the following parts
one by one and recheck the leakage current.
(Camera module, VT CAM, BAT CON, Sub FPCB,
UB FPCB)

4-3. If leakage current goes down by detaching

the part, replace the detached part by normal
one.

5. If leakage current doesn’t go down OR the

hot part can’t be replaced, replace the PBA.

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6-3. Power, Charging
6-3-3. Sudden Discharge in the idle state (L2)

Image Description

6-1. If there is a thermal camera, check if there

is a hot part on PCB in the idle state and
replace the hot part.

(Thermal camera sample image)

Search where the hotspot appears.

6-2. If there isn’t a thermal camera OR you

can’t find a hot part OR the hot part can’t be
replaced, replace the PBA.

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6-3. Power, Charging
6-3-4. No charging (Wire charging) (L2)
1) Symptom
- Description : No charging after inserted TA.

cf. Normal Condition

No charging Condition

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- No charging notification sound, vibration and UI when inserted TA.
3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

No charging sound, 1. Check the charging notification sound

vibration and UI or vibration when connected to charger.
- Should be no sound, no vibration and no UI.
- Save the log and analyze it.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

3. Check the disassembled device for OOW.

- Water damage.
- Part burnt.
USB charging port (Charging port, PBA, Battery and others)
burnt or corroded - Damaged USB port pin.
- Broken traces and others.

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6-3. Power, Charging
6-3-4. No charging (Wire charging) (L2)
Image Description

[Attention]

4. Disconnect Battery Connector at first.

5. Check the ‘IF SUB PBA, MAIN PCB ↔ C to C

connector'
and connect it again when it connected
improperly.
After that, connect battery connector again
and check wire charging when inserted TA.

6. Exchange the IF SUB PBA with new one and

check the device.

8. If not, exchange the C to C connector with

new one and check the device.

9. If the device is not working normally after

replacing the ‘capacitors’ and ‘Charger IC’,
replace the MAIN PBA

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6-4. Camera
6-4-1. Entry Fail(FRONT Camera)
1) Symptom
- Description : Black display and can’t turn on the FRONT camera

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Black display instead of preview image or return to home screen

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Execute Front Cam test of *#0*#.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

[Attention]

3. Disconnect Battery Connector (SOC6000) at

first.

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6-4. Camera
6-4-1. Entry Fail(FRONT Camera)
Image Description

4. Check if the connector is disengaged at first.

If connector is okay, replace the camera

module with new one and check the device.
(SO8001)

5. If camera is still working abnormally,

exchange the PBA.

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6-4. Camera
6-4-2. Abnormal Preview(FRONT CAMERA) (L2)
1) Symptom
- Description : Abnormal display of FRONT camera

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Blemishes or dots on image

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Check the camera hole.

- Should be clean and no particle.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

[Attention]

3. Disconnect Battery Connector (SOC6000) at

first.

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6-4. Camera
6-4-2. Abnormal Preview(FRONT Camera) (L2)
Image Description

4. Replace the camera module with new one

and check the device.
(SOC8001)

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6-4. Camera
6-4-3. Entry Fail(Rear Camera)
1) Symptom
- Description : Black display and can’t turn on the rear camera

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Black display instead of preview image or return to home screen

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description
1. Execute Mega cam test of *#0*# to figure
out which camera has defect.
- Rear : Wide camera
Rear2 : Bokeh camera
Rear3 : Ultra wide camera
Rear3 : Macro camera

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

[Attention]

3. Disconnect Battery Connector (SOC6000) at

first.

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6-4. Camera
6-4-3. Entry Fail(Rear Camera)
Image Description

4. Check if the connector is disengaged at first.

If connector is okay, replace the camera

module with new one and check the device.
- upper : ULTRA WIDE CAMERA
- MIDDLE : WIDE CAMEAR
- LOWER : BOKEH CAMERA
- RIGHT : MACRO CAMERA

5. If camera is still working abnormally,

exchange the PBA.

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6-4. Camera
6-4-4. Abnormal AF(Rear Camera)
1) Symptom
- Description : Out of focus for rear camera

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- The image of rear camera is out of focus.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Check the camera deco glass.

- Should be clean and no particle.

2. Execute Mega cam test of *#0*# to figure

out which camera has defect.
- Rear : Wide camera

3. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

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6-4. Camera
6-4-4. Abnormal AF(Rear Camera)
Image Description

[Attention]

4. Disconnect Battery Connector (SOC6000) at

first.

5. Replace the camera module with new one

and check the device.
- wide camera

6. If camera is still working abnormally,

exchange the PBA.

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6-4. Camera
6-4-5. Abnormal Preview(Rear Camera) (L2)
1) Symptom
- Description : Abnormal display of rear camera

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Blemishes or dots on image

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Check the camera deco glass and lens.

- Should be clean and no particle.

2. Execute Mega cam test of *#0*# to figure

out which camera has defect.
- Rear : Wide camera
Rear2 : Bokeh camera
Rear3 : Ultra wide camera
Rear3 : Macro camera

3. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

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6-4. Camera
6-4-5. Abnormal Preview(Rear Camera) (L2)
Image Description

[Attention]

4. Disconnect Battery Connector (SOC6000) at

first.

5. Replace the camera module with new one

and check the device.
- upper : ULTRA WIDE CAMERA
- MIDDLE : WIDE CAMEAR
- LOWER : BOKEH CAMERA
- RIGHT : MACRO CAMERA

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6-5. Audio
6-5-1. RCV sound abnormal
1) Symptom
- Description : RCV sound is low/abnormal

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- The phone sounds abnormally

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Execute Receiver test of *#0*# to figure

out which receiver has defect.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.
[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

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6-5. Audio
6-5-1. RCV sound abnormal
Image Description

3. Refer to the RCV location.

RCV

4. Check RCV module and RCV rubber is ok.

(tears and particles)

5. If it is ok, change to new RCV module.

RCV

6. If the device is not working normally after

exchanging it, exchange the PBA .

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6-5. Audio
6-5-2. SPK sound abnormal
1) Symptom
- Description : SPK sound is low/abnormal

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- The phone sounds abnormally

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Execute Speaker test of *#0*# to figure

out which speaker has defect.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G’ from the GSPN.
[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

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6-5-2. SPK sound abnormal
Image Description

Refer to the SPK location.

SPK

SPK 3. Check water damage and if not, change to

new SPK module.

4. Check SPK module and spk rubber is ok.

(tears and particles)

SPK

5. If it is ok, change to new lower SPK module.

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6-5-2. SPK sound abnormal
Image Description

6. If the device is not working normally after

exchanging it, exchange the PBA .

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6-5. Audio
6-5-3. Rx Voice mute
1) Symptom
- Description : While calling, Rx voice is mute.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Description : A person who is calling with a nearend device can’t hear Rx voice.

DUT (Nearend Device) Farend Device

3) Repair Guide

Image Description

1-1. RECEIVER test

(Problem in RCV call : Handset mode)
- *#0#
- Select : RECEIVER
- Should hear the sound in RCV

1-2. SPEAKER test

(Problem in SPK call : Handsfree mode)
- *#0#
- Select : SPEAKER
- Should hear the sound in SPK

If there was no sound from RCV or SPK

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G’ from the GSPN.
[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

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6-5. Audio
6-5-3. Rx Voice mute
Image Description

3-1. Swap the RCV module to normal

sample.
(Problem in RCV call : Handset mode)
- RCV module damaged.

RCV

3-2. Swap the SPK module to normal

sample.
(Problem in SPK call : Handsfree mode)
- SPK module damaged.

4-1. RECEIVER test

(Problem in RCV call : Handset mode)
- *#0#
- Select : RECEIVER
- Should hear the sound in RCV

4-2. SPEAKER test

(Problem in SPK call : Handsfree mode)
- *#0#
- Select : SPEAKER
- Should hear the sound in SPK

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6-5-3. Rx Voice mute
Image Description
If there was no sound from RCV

5. Swap the MAIN PBA to normal sample.

(Problem in RCV call : Handset mode)
- RCV amp damaged.
- or AP damaged.

If there was no sound from SPK

6. Swap the SUB PBA to normal sample.

(Problem in SPK call : Handsfree mode)
- SPK amp damaged(SUB PBA)
- or AP damaged.

7. RECEIVER test
(Problem in RCV call : Handset mode)
- *#0#
- Select : RECEIVER
- Should hear the sound in RCV
SPEAKER test
(Problem in SPK call : Handsfree mode)
- *#0#
- Select : SPEAKER
- Should hear the sound in SPK

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6-5. Audio
6-5-4. Rx Voice swing/low/noise
1) Symptom
- Description : While calling, Rx voice is swinging, low or noisy.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Description : A person who is calling with a nearend device can hear something wrong in Rx voice.
(voice is swinging, low or noisy)

DUT (Nearend Device) Farend Device

3) Repair Guide

Image Description
1-1. RCV loopback test
(Problem in RCV call : Handset mode)
- *#0283#
- Select Start : RCV_1stMIC
- Do test : say something into a 1st mic(lower
mic).
- Should hear the voice clearly through the
RCV without noise.

1-2. SPK loopback test

(Problem in SPK call : Handsfree mode)
- *#0283#
- Select Start : SPK_2ndMIC
- Do test : say something into a 2nd mic(upper
mic).
- Should hear the voice clearly through the
SPK(lower spk) without noise.

If it’s ok in the loopback test

(if the voice was heard clearly from RCV or SPK
without noise),

2. get dumps while calling.

- *#9900#
- Silent log : off -> on (Default select)

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6-5. Audio
6-5-4. Rx Voice swing/low/noise
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2. get dumps while calling

- SystemAudio Debug
- ABOX DUMP
- ADM off -> on
- Call test

2. get dumps while calling.

- After finishing test, ADM on -> off
- COPY TO SDCARD
- *#9900#
- Copy to sdcard(include CP Ramdump)
- After finishing copy dumps, share the log
folder to HW engineer.

If there was a loopback test problem

(if the voice was low or noisy from RCV or SPK),

3. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

4-1. Swap the RCV module to normal

sample.
(Problem in RCV call : Handset mode)
- RCV module damaged.

RCV

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6-5. Audio
6-5-4. Rx Voice swing/low/noise
Image Description

4-2. Swap the lower SPK module to normal

sample.
(Problem in SPK call : Handsfree mode)
- SPK module damaged.

5-1. RCV loopback test

(Problem in RCV call : Handset mode)
- *#0283#
- Select Start : RCV_1stMIC
- Do test : say something into a 1st mic(lower
mic).
- Should hear the voice clearly through the
RCV without noise.

5-2. SPK loopback test

(Problem in SPK call : Handsfree mode)
- *#0283#
- Select Start : SPK_2ndMIC
- Do test : say something into a 2nd mic(upper
mic).
- Should hear the voice clearly through the
SPK without noise.

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6-5-4. Rx Voice swing/low/noise
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If there was a loopback test problem

(if the voice was low or noisy from RCV or SPK),

6-1. Swap the MAIN PBA to normal sample.

(Problem in RCV call : Handset mode)
- RCV amp damaged.
- or AP damaged.

6-2. Swap the SUB PBA to normal sample.

(Problem in SPK call : Handsfree mode)
- SPK amp damaged
- AP damaged.

7. RCV loopback test

(Problem in RCV call : Handset mode)
- *#0283#
- Select Start : RCV_1stMIC
- Do test : say something into a 1st mic(lower
mic).
- Should hear the voice clearly through the
RCV without noise.
SPK loopback test
(Problem in SPK call : Handsfree mode)
- *#0283#
- Select Start : SPK_2ndMIC
- Do test : say something into a 2nd mic(upper
mic).
- Should hear the voice clearly through the
SPK(lower spk) without noise.

If there was a loopback test problem

(if the voice was low or noisy from RCV / SPK),

8. Swap the Sub FPCB to a normal sample.

- C to C FPCB damaged.

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6-5. Audio
6-5-5. Tx Voice mute
1) Symptom
- Description : While calling, Tx voice is Mute.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Description : A person who is calling with a farend device can’t hear Rx voice.

DUT (Nearend Device) Farend Device

3) Repair Guide

Image Description

1-1. 1st mic loopback test

- *#0283#
- Select Start : RCV_1stMIC
- Do test : say something into a 1st mic
(lower mic).
- Should hear the voice through the RCV

1-2. 2nd mic loopback test

- *#0283#
- Select Start : SPK_2ndMIC
- Do test : say something into a 2nd mic
(upper mic).
- Should hear the voice through the SPK.

If there was no sound in loopback test,

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

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6-5-5. Tx Voice mute
Image Description

3. If there was no sound in 1st mic

loopback test, swap the C to C FPCB to a
normal sample.
- C to C FPCB damaged.

4. Swap the SUB PBA to normal sample.

(For 1st mic)
- USB PBA damaged

5. If there was no sound in 1st mic

loopback test, swap the PBA to normal
sample.
- AP damaged.

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6-5. Audio
6-5-5. Tx Voice mute
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3-1. Check mic bias voltage and clk of 1st mic

on USB PBA.
- *#0283#
- Select Start : RCV_1stMIC
- Check mic bias voltage : 1.8V (C118)

3-2. Check mic bias voltage and clk of 2nd mic

on PBA.
- *#0283#
- Select Start : SPK_2ndMIC
- Check mic bias voltage : 1.8V (C7002)

[Attention]

4. Disconnect Battery Connector

(Ref. SOC6000) at first.

If it’s ok that mic bias voltage,

5. Swap the 1st and 2nd mic to a normal sample.

- 1st and 2nd mic damaged.

If it’s not ok that mic bias of 2nd mic,

6. Swap the PBA to normal sample.

(For 2nd mic)
- AP damaged

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6-5-5. Tx Voice mute
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If it’s not ok that mic bias voltage of 1st mic,

7. Swap the USB PBA to normal sample.

(For 1st mic)
- USB PBA damaged

8. Retest 1st mic loopback

- *#0283#
- Select Start : RCV_1stMIC
- Do test : say something into a mic.
- Should hear the voice.

9. If there was no sound in 1st mic

loopback test, swap the C to C FPCB to a
normal sample.
- C to C FPCB damaged.

10. Retest 1st mic loopback

- *#0283#
- Select Start : RCV_1stMIC
- Do test : say something into a mic.
- Should hear the voice.

11. If there was no sound in 1st mic

loopback test, swap the PBA to a normal
sample.
- AP damaged.

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6-5-5. Tx Voice mute
Image Description

If it’s not ok that mic bias voltage of 1st mic,

12. Swap the USB PBA to normal sample.

(For 1st mic)
- USB PBA damaged

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6-5. Audio
6-5-6. Tx Voice swing/low/noise
1) Symptom
- Description : While calling, Tx voice is swinging, low or noisy.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Description : A person who is calling with a farend device can hear something wrong in Rx voice.
(voice is swinging, low or noisy)

DUT (Nearend Device) Farend Device

3) Repair Guide

Image Description
1-1. 1st mic sealing test
- *#0283#
- Select Start : RCV_1stMIC
- Do test in normal situation(1st test) and then
retest after blocking a 1st mic(lower mic)
hole(2nd test).
: say something into a 1st mic(lower mic).
- Should hear the voice in 1st test, and
shouldn’t hear the voice in 2nd test.
1-2. 2nd mic sealing test
- *#0283#
- Select Start : SPK_2ndMIC
- Do test in normal situation(1st test) and then
retest after blocking a 2nd mic(upper mic)
hole(2nd test).
: say something into a 2nd mic(upper mic).
- Should hear the voice in 1st test, and
shouldn’t hear the voice in 2nd test.

If it’s ok in the mic sealing test

(if the voice wasn’t heard in 2nd test),

2. get dumps while calling.

- *#9900#
- Silent log : off -> on (Default select)

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6-5-6. Tx Voice swing/low/noise
Image Description

2. get dumps while calling

- SystemAudio Debug
- ABOX DUMP
- ADM off -> on
- Call test

2. get dumps while calling.

- After finishing test, ADM on -> off
- COPY TO SDCARD
- *#9900#
- Copy to sdcard(include CP Ramdump)
- After finishing copy dumps, share the log
folder to SAMSUNG.

If there was a mic sealing problem

(if the voice was heard in 2nd test),

3. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[Attention]

4. Disconnect Battery Connector

(Ref. SOC6000) at first.

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6-5-6. Tx Voice swing/low/noise
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5. If there was a mic sealing problem(if the

2nd mic rubber voice was heard in 2nd test), check 1st and
2nd mic rubber on the front assy.
- Mic rubber damaged.

1st mic rubber

6. Change mic sealing rubber if there was a

problem.

7. Swap C to C and check that works properly.

8. Swap the USB PCB and check that works

properly.

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6-5-6. Tx Voice swing/low/noise
Image Description

[Attention]

9. Disconnect Battery Connector

(Ref. SOC6000) at first.

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6-5-6. Tx Voice swing/low/noise
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If it’s ok that mic bias voltage,

10. Swap the 1st and 2nd mic to a normal

sample.
- 1st and 2nd mic damaged.

If it’s not ok that mic bias voltage of 2nd mic,

11. Swap the PBA to normal sample.

(For 2nd mic)
- AP damaged

If it’s not ok that mic bias voltage of 1st mic,

12. Swap the SUB PBA to normal sample.

(For 1st mic)
- SUB PBA damaged

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6-5. Audio
6-5-7. Earphone sound abnormal (L2)
1) Symptom
- Description : Earphone sound is low/abnormal

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- Earphone sound is ok when you swap new one.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Execute test mode (*#0*#) on call

mode and goes to LOOPBACK – Start
E/P mode.
. Check loopback mode is working
properly.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.
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6-5. Audio
6-5-7. Earphone sound abnormal (L2)
Image Description

3. Try to swap new USB PBA and check that is

working properly.

4. Try to swap C to C and check that is working

properly.

5. If the device is not working normally after

exchanging it, exchange the PBA

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6-6. Sensor
6-6-1. Magnetic Sensor Problem
1) Symptom
- Description : Magnetic Sensor does not work.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- No response.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[Attention]

2. Disconnect Battery Connector at first.

3. If not, finally, Exchange the Master PBA

with new one and check the device.

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6-6. Sensor
6-6-2. Ambient Sensor Problem
1) Symptom
- Description : Ambient Sensor does not work.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- No response.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[Attention]

2. Disconnect Battery Connector at first.

3. If not, finally, Exchange the Master PBA

with new one and check the device.

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6-6. Sensor
6-6-3. ACC&GYRO SENSOR
1) Symptom
- Description : Ambient Sensor does not work.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- No response.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[Attention]

2. Disconnect Battery Connector at first.

3. If not, finally, Exchange the Master PBA

with new one and check the device.

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6-6. Sensor
6-6-4. Finger Print Sensor Problem
1) Symptom
- Description : Finger Print Sensor does not work.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- No response when you touch finger print sensing area.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

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[Attention]

2. Disconnect Battery Connector at first.

3. Check the 'PBA ↔ Finger Key' connector

and connect it again when it connected
improperly.
After that, connect battery connector again
and check the Finger Print Sensor.

4. If not, finally, exchange the PBA with new

one and check the device.

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6-7. Connectivity (WiFi, GPS, NFC)
6-7-1. Wi-Fi Connection Problem
1) Symptom
- Description : Wi-Fi Connection Problem after Wi-Fi On.
No Connection to AP or frequent disconnection

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- The phone shows Wi-Fi on without problem after rebooting.
- But It won’t connect to AP or will be disconnected automatically after connection.
- Also, It shows weak wifi signal bar than normal device.
- Setting > WIFI > SCAN : Number of APs is less than normal device when searching AP
3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.
Image Description

1. Check Wi-Fi Function On

- Enable Wi-Fi function.
- If it is ok, turn off the phone.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

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3. Disconnect Battery Connector.

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6-7. Connectivity (WiFi, GPS, NFC)
6-7-1. Wi-Fi Connection Problem
Image Description

• Exchange
the Front
Assy
4. Replace the Front Assy with new one and
check the Wi-Fi

5. If not, finally, Replace the Master PBA with

new one and check the Wi-Fi

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6-7. Connectivity (WiFi, GPS, NFC)
6-7-2. Wi-Fi On Problem
1) Symptom
- Description : Can not enable Wi-Fi function

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- You can not enable Wi-Fi function and Wi-Fi don’t work

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

Image Description

1. Check Wi-Fi Function On after reboot

- If it is not ok, turn off the phone.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

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3. Disconnect Battery Connector.

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6-7. Connectivity (WiFi, GPS, NFC)
6-7-2. Wi-Fi On Problem
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4. If not, finally, Replace the Master PBA with

new one and check the Wi-Fi

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6-7. Connectivity (WiFi, GPS, NFC)
6-7-3. GPS Problem
1) Symptom
- Description : Received GPS signal problem after GPS On.
2) Defect Decision Conditions
- The phone shows GPS on without problem after rebooting.
- But It won’t receive GPS signal after GPS On.
- Also, it shows weak performance than normal device while driving or using map

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.
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No charging sound 1. Check the charging notification sound

Or vibration
or vibration when connected to charger.
- Should be no sound and no vibration.
- The device keep 'No display' status.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

Water indicator tripped

3. Check the disassembled device for OOW.
- Water damage.
USB charging port burnt - Part burnt.
(Charging port, PBA, Battery and others)
- Broken traces and others.
Cracked case

4. Check GPS is working properly

- Setting - enable GPS function

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6-7. Connectivity (WiFi, GPS, NFC)
6-7-3. GPS Problem
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5. If the device is not working normally with

new component, exchange the PBA.

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6-7. Connectivity (WiFi, GPS, NFC)
6-7-4. NFC
1) Symptom
- Description : NFC tag read failure or card emulation failure after NFC On.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- check quick panel and check NFC on.
- if there isn’t NFC icon it can appear by quick panel layout.
- NFC tag read fail or card emulation fail when NFC On.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

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1. Check the backglass and cover. if there is

metal material that interrupt NFC antenna,
remove it. Recheck NFC function.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

NFC Ant

3. Check the NFC Antenna and Antenna

contact.

NFC Ant connector

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6-7. Connectivity (WiFi, GPS, NFC)
6-7-4. NFC
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4. Replace NFC antenna and check NFC.

5. If the device is not working normally with

new component, exchange the PBA.

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6-8. NO SVC
6-8-1. NO SVC
1) Symptom
- Description : A prohibition mark shows on the right of the status bar instead of the antenna bars.

No SVC Condition cf. Normal Condition

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- The phone continues to show this prohibition mark after rebooting or turning on and off airplane
mode.
- Other phones around the phone maintain the normal condition.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

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1. Disassemble the back cover.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

[Attention]

2. Disconnect Battery Connector.

at first.

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6-8. NO SVC
6-8-1. NO SVC
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3. Check C to C FPCB connectors are OK.

Also, check FPCB condition.

- Broken traces and others.
- Little particles or dust which can disturb
connections.

Diversity ANT

4. Check Antenna C-clip is damaged.

Also, check antenna contact points.

Main ANT

5. Check Antenna screw is loosen.

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6-8. NO SVC
6-8-1. NO SVC
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6-1. Exchange the C to C FPCB with new one

and check the device is working normally.

FRC Cable

6-2. If not, exchange the SUB PBA

with new one and check the device

7. Check the soldering status of RF chips and

other electronic components on the
secondary PBA, and resolder it if the
soldering status is not ok.
After that, check the device is working
normally.

U2007
N79 PA (CHN/JPN)

U1018
N78 LPAMID

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6-8. NO SVC
6-8-1. NO SVC
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backward U1012
ENDC
PAM1000 module
ENDC LMHB
MMMB

U2000
8. Check the soldering status of RF chips and
TRANSCEIVER
U1008
MHB LPAMID other electronic components on the
master PBA, and resolder it if the
soldering status is not ok.
After that, check the device is working
normally.

If not, exchange the PBA.

U1005
LB LPAMID

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6-9. USIM
6-9-1. Abnormal USIM
1) Symptom
- Description : USIM card is not recognized.

2) Defect Decision Conditions

- The changed SIM card is not recognized.

3) Repair Guide
- Caution : Disconnect battery connector first when it shows.

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1. Check the USIM Card.

- Check if there is any problem using
a normal SIM card.

2. Disassemble the device.

- Refer to 'Disassembly and assembly video
guide for Galaxy A53 5G' from the GSPN.

[AOD Jig] [AOD mini]

[Attention]

3. Disconnect Battery Connector (Ref. SOC6000)

at first.

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6-9. USIM
6-9-1. Abnormal USIM
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4. Check the C to C FPCB for cracks or damage.

Replace the C to C with new one and check

the device.

5. After that, check the device is working

normally.

If not, exchange the MAIN PBA.

After that, check the device is working
normally.

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