This story is about a Samsung Z Fold 3 that had a really bad run-in with water. Even though phones are supposed to be water-resistant, sometimes that protection wears out. This particular phone was in a bad way, with corrosion deep inside its motherboard. It was a tricky situation, but with some clever work, the data was saved.
The Water Damage Dilemma
Water damage is a big problem for phones, and it’s one of the main reasons they stop working. Even phones that say they’re water-resistant can get damaged over time. The seals can wear down, making them open to water getting in. This Samsung ZFold 3 was a perfect example of that. It had severe water damage, and when we looked at its motherboard, we found a lot of corrosion. It was like the inside of the phone was burning from the water damage.
To make things worse, the owner tried to charge the phone after it got wet. That’s a common mistake, but it really speeds up the corrosion. Another repair shop had already tried to fix it and said it was beyond repair. But we thought we could still help.
Key Takeaways
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Water damage is a common cause of phone failure.
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Water resistance can degrade over time.
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Charging a water-damaged phone can make the problem worse.
The Electronic Surgery
We decided to try something pretty bold: a component transplant. It’s kind of like a heart transplant, but for a phone. Our senior recovery technician, Weey, carefully took out the most important parts of the phone the CPU, RAM, and storage chip from the damaged motherboard. These parts were still working, which was lucky.
Then, we got a donor motherboard from another ZFold 3. We cleaned it up and got it ready for the new parts. This kind of work needs a lot of skill and a steady hand. Weey then carefully put the customer’s original CPU, RAM, and storage chip onto the donor motherboard.
A Data Recovery Miracle
The moment of truth arrived, and the phone powered on perfectly! All the customer’s data was still there and easy to get to. This kind of advanced repair isn’t something just anyone can do. Only a few specialists, like us at Payam Data Recovery, can pull off these kinds of fixes.
It’s amazing how we can turn what seems like a total disaster into a data recovery success story. If you’ve got a phone that’s seen better days, especially with water damage, it’s worth checking out your options. You can learn more about how we help with mobile phone data recovery here. And if you’re wondering about the cost, you can always get a free quote here.