Repair parts Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

Repair Your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 with iLevante.com: Complete Spares Guide!

Has your brand-new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 suffered a mishap? Don't worry! At iLevante.com, we understand that accidents happen and that the ability to repair your device is fundamental. That's why we've prepared this comprehensive guide to essential spare parts and components for your Galaxy Z Flip 5, ensuring you find exactly what you need to bring your foldable phone back to life.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is a marvel of engineering, a smartphone that combines style and functionality in a unique foldable design. But, like any device, its components may require replacement over time or due to an impact. Here's everything you need to know to choose the right replacement parts.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: A Look Inside and Key Features

Before diving into spare parts, let's remember why the Galaxy Z Flip 5 is so special. This device incorporates the latest technology to offer a fluid and powerful user experience:

• Processor: Equipped with the impressive Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, this chip guarantees exceptional performance for any task, from demanding games to intensive multitasking.
• RAM: It features 8 GB of RAM, allowing for remarkable fluidity when switching between apps and keeping several open without issues.
• Storage: Available in 256 GB and 512 GB configurations, offering plenty of space for your photos, videos, and applications.
• Cameras:
  • Main: 12 MP with optical image stabilisation (OIS).
  • Ultra Wide-Angle: 12 MP.
  • Front (on the main screen): 10 MP.
• Foldable Design and Hinge: The most distinctive feature is its foldable design, powered by the innovative zero-gap Flex Hinge. This hinge has been tested to withstand up to 200,000 folds, ensuring durability and a perfect closure.
• Water Resistance: It boasts IPX8 certification, meaning it's splash-resistant and can be submerged in fresh water up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes. But be careful! It's not dust resistant, a factor to consider when handling it.

Screens for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: The Visual Heart of Your Phone

The screen is, without a doubt, the most vulnerable component of any smartphone, and on a foldable like the Z Flip 5, we have two: the main (foldable) screen and the outer (Cover Screen) display. The Galaxy Z Flip 5 uses advanced screen technology for both.

The main foldable screen is a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, while the outer (Cover Screen) display is a Super AMOLED panel. Both offer vibrant colours, deep blacks, and excellent image quality.

Replacement Screen Options: Quality and Types

When the original screen is damaged, it's crucial to understand the available options. Quality can vary significantly, affecting your user experience:

• Original / AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED 2X / Super AMOLED Screens: These are screens of the same quality as your device's original. They offer the best visual experience: precise colours, infinite contrasts, pure blacks, and excellent brightness. They are the ideal choice for maintaining the integrity and premium performance of your Z Flip 5. When you see spare parts mentioning "AMOLED" or "Dynamic AMOLED 2X," you know you're opting for maximum quality.
• OLED Screens: Similar to AMOLED, but often used as a more general term. They also offer superior image quality with self-illuminating pixels, meaning excellent blacks and vibrant colours. They are a high-quality alternative if "AMOLED" isn't specified but OLED is guaranteed.
• INCELL Screens (LCD with integrated digitiser): These screens are fundamentally LCD technology with the touch layer integrated. For a phone designed with AMOLED, INCELL screens are a lower-quality option. They are more economical, but in return, you'll notice a significant reduction in image quality: less precise colours, lower brightness, poorer contrasts (blacks won't be pure), and a considerably thicker panel. Furthermore, they may present touch sensitivity issues and higher battery consumption. Their use is not recommended for AMOLED devices like the Z Flip 5, as the difference is very noticeable.
• TFT Screens: Like INCELL screens, TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) screens are a form of LCD technology and are of lower quality than AMOLEDs. They are the most economical, but offer the worst visual quality in terms of colour, contrast, and viewing angles. If your Galaxy Z Flip 5 uses AMOLED, a TFT screen would represent a significant downgrade in experience.

Our recommendation at iLevante.com is always to opt for AMOLED or Original quality screens for your Galaxy Z Flip 5, ensuring you regain the visual experience Samsung designed for your device.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Battery: Restore Your Phone's Battery Life

The battery is a wear-and-tear component. Over time, its capacity decreases, and its performance is affected. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is equipped with a 3700 mAh battery.

The specific battery model is EB-BF731ABY. If you need to replace it, this is the reference number you should look for.

How to Tell if Your Battery is Faulty?

Detecting a faulty battery is key for timely replacement. Pay attention to these signs:

• 🔋 Rapid Drain: The battery drains much faster than normal, even with light use.
• 🌡️ Overheating: The phone gets excessively hot in the battery area, even without intensive use.
• 📈 Unstable Percentage: The battery percentage jumps drastically (e.g., from 50% to 20% suddenly) or the phone unexpectedly shuts down with a considerable battery percentage.
• 🚫 Doesn't Charge to 100%: The battery fails to charge completely, stopping at a percentage below 100%.
• 🐌 Slow Performance: The device becomes slow or freezes frequently, as the battery cannot supply enough stable power.
• Bulging: The back of the phone bulges or the screen lifts slightly, indicating the battery has swollen. This requires immediate replacement for safety!

OEM Batteries Without Logo: Are They Truly Original?

In the spare parts market, it's common to find "OEM without logo" batteries. OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. These batteries are manufactured by the same plants or suppliers that produce components for the original brand (Samsung in this case), but are sold without the brand's logo due to licensing or distribution agreements.

This means they are built to the same specifications, materials, and quality standards as batteries with the Samsung logo. They are, in essence, the same batteries in terms of performance and safety, but often at a more accessible price. At iLevante.com, OEM batteries without a logo are an excellent option if you're looking for similar-to-original quality without paying extra for the brand.

Basic Guide to Changing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Battery

Changing the battery of a foldable device like the Z Flip 5 can be complex and requires patience and appropriate tools. If you don't feel confident, it's always advisable to consult a professional. However, here are the basic steps:

1. 🔌 Discharge and Power Off: Discharge the battery below 25% (to reduce risks in case of puncture) and completely power off the device.
2. 🔥 Heat and Open: Use a heat gun or a thermal bag to soften the adhesive on the back cover and screen. With a suction cup and opening picks, carefully lift the back cover, then the screen. Be extremely careful with the hinge and flex cables.
3. 🔋 Disconnect the Battery: Once the device is open, locate the connectors of the two batteries (yes, the Z Flip 5 has two). With a plastic tool or pick, very carefully disconnect the battery flex cables from the motherboard.
4. 🛠️ Remove Batteries: The batteries are glued with adhesive. Use the blue tabs if present, or apply a little isopropyl alcohol to soften the adhesive and, with a plastic tool, gently pry them out. Never use sharp metal objects!
5. ✨ Clean and New Adhesive: Clean any adhesive residue from the old batteries. Apply new battery-specific adhesive to the frames.
6. 🔄 Install and Connect: Place the new batteries in position, press gently for the adhesive to set, and reconnect their flex cables to the motherboard.
7. 🤝 Reassembly: Reattach the screen, frames, and back cover, applying new adhesive at each step to ensure a good seal. Press gently to ensure everything is securely fixed.
8. ✅ Final Test: Turn on the phone and check that everything works correctly. Charge the battery to 100%.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Back Covers: Add a Personal Touch

The back cover is the first line of defence against knocks and scratches, and replacing it is one of the most common repairs. Fortunately, changing it is relatively straightforward and allows you to restore the aesthetics of your Galaxy Z Flip 5.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is available in a variety of vibrant official colours, and at iLevante.com, you can find back covers to make your phone look new again or to give it a different look:

• 🌿 Mint
• ⚫ Graphite
• 🍦 Cream
• 💜 Lavender
• ⚪ Grey (Online exclusive colours)
• 🔵 Blue (Online exclusive colours)
• 🟢 Green (Online exclusive colours)
• 🟡 Yellow (Online exclusive colours)

How to Change the Back Cover

The process is similar to that of the battery in its initial steps:

1. 🔥 Heat: Apply gentle, even heat (with a heat gun or hairdryer) to the edges of the back cover to soften the adhesive.
2. 🔪 Pry and Separate: With an opening pick or a thin plastic tool, insert and carefully slide around the contour of the cover to detach it. Be patient and don't force it.
3. 🧼 Clean: Remove all residual adhesive from the phone frame and the removed back cover. It's crucial for the surface to be clean and smooth.
4. New Adhesive: Apply new double-sided adhesive specifically for mobile phone back covers to the Z Flip 5 frame.
5. 🔄 Place New Cover: Align the new back cover precisely and press it firmly into place, ensuring the edges fit perfectly. You can use clamps or elastic bands for an hour to ensure a good fix.

Other Essential Spare Parts for Your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

In addition to screens and batteries, there are other crucial components that may need replacement to keep your Z Flip 5 running perfectly. At iLevante.com, we offer a wide range of quality spare parts. Here we highlight the 5 most requested by our users, along with other important spare parts:

The 5 Most Requested Spare Parts and Their Function

1. Complete Main Screen (Fold LCD Display + Touch Screen Digitizer Assembly):
   • Description: Includes the foldable Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, the touch digitiser, and often the internal frame. It's the most complex and expensive part to replace.
   • Problems It Solves: Broken screen, lines on the screen, dead pixels, black screen, touch issues on the main screen. It's the definitive solution for any severe damage to the foldable screen.
2. Outer Screen / Cover Screen (Original Outside LCD Screen):
   • Description: The Super AMOLED panel of the small external screen that allows you to view notifications and widgets without opening the phone.
   • Problems It Solves: Broken glass, display or touch issues on the outer screen. It's common for it to get damaged from drops as it's always exposed.
3. Battery (EB-BF731ABY):
   • Description: The device's power source. As mentioned, the Z Flip 5 has a 3700 mAh battery.
   • Problems It Solves: Rapid drain, overheating, bulging, unexpected shutdowns, inability to charge.
4. Back Cover / Rear Glass:
   • Description: The glass panel that covers the back of the phone.
   • Problems It Solves: Broken or cracked back glass, severe aesthetic damage to the back. Available in official colours (Mint, Graphite, Cream, Lavender, Grey, Blue, Green, Yellow) so you can choose the one that best suits your style.
5. Charging Connector / Lower Board (Sub PBA / Charging Dock):
   • Description: The USB-C port and components related to charging and wired connectivity. It's often integrated into a small lower board (Sub PBA).
   • Problems It Solves: Phone not charging, intermittent charging, not connecting to the computer, audio problems through the USB-C port. This is a part that suffers a lot of wear from daily use.

Other Important Spare Parts:

• Volume Button Flex for Samsung Z Flip 5:
  • Description: This is the flexible cable that connects the volume buttons to the motherboard. It is an internal and functional part.
  • Problems It Solves: Volume buttons that don't respond, get stuck, or work intermittently. Generally, these flex cables are neutral in colour or the same as the part they integrate (e.g., black, grey, or lavender as seen in some spares), as they are internal components not visible.
• Front Camera: Solves issues with the selfie camera (blurry photos, won't open).
• Rear Camera Set (Main and Wide-Angle): For image quality, focus, or malfunction issues with the rear cameras.
• Fingerprint Sensor Flex Cable: If your fingerprint sensor isn't working or doesn't recognise your fingers.
• Wireless Charging NFC Module: For issues with wireless charging or contactless payments (NFC).
• Spin Axis Flex Cable: Vital for hinge functionality and communication between both halves of the phone. Damage here can cause folding or operational problems.
• LCD Front Frame (Bezel Frame): The frame surrounding the main screen, important for protection and aesthetics.
• Vibrator / Haptic Motor: If the phone doesn't vibrate when receiving notifications or calls.
• Loudspeaker and Earpiece: For sound issues during calls (earpiece) or media playback (loudspeaker).

Common Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Issues: Hardware vs. Software

Identifying whether a problem is hardware or software related is the first step towards an effective repair. While this article focuses on hardware, some software issues can simulate component failures.

Hardware Problems Requiring Spare Parts:

• Main or outer screen broken/black: The most obvious cause, requires a screen replacement.
• Stiff, Creaking, or Incomplete Hinge Closure: Although the hinge is designed to be robust, continuous use or impacts can affect it. This could be due to dust/dirt accumulation, physical damage, or internal misalignment. In severe cases, it may require hinge or complete frame replacement, as they are often integrated. Hinge issues can even lead to the main screen starting to flicker or fail.
• Battery Draining Quickly or Swelling: Clear indicators that you need a battery replacement.
• Phone Not Charging or Charging Slowly: Often, the problem lies in the charging connector or the lower board (Sub PBA), which can be damaged by use.
• Volume/Power Buttons Not Responding: A clear indication of a fault in the button flex cable, which will require replacement.
• Cameras with Spots, Blurry, or Not Opening: While sometimes it can be software, if it persists after restarting or clearing cache, it's likely the camera (front or rear) needs replacement.
• Fingerprint Sensor Not Working: If it doesn't recognise your fingerprint or is inactive, the fingerprint sensor flex cable could be faulty.

Software Problems (and Basic Solutions):

These issues usually don't require a part change, but they can be confused with hardware failures. Always try these solutions before considering spare parts:

• Apps Crashing Unexpectedly or Freezing:
  • Update all your apps from the Google Play Store.
  • Restart the phone.
  • Clear the cache and data of the problematic app (Settings > Apps > [App] > Storage).
  • Consider a restart in Safe Mode (long-press "Power Off" in the power menu) to identify if a third-party app is the culprit.
• Outer Screen (Cover Screen) Unresponsive or Malfunctioning:
  • Sometimes linked to the "Phone Link" app on Windows. Try closing it completely on your PC.
  • Ensure the screen isn't dirty or has protectors that interfere.
• Overheating (without battery swelling):
  • Close background apps.
  • Reduce screen brightness.
  • Ensure software is updated.
• Connectivity Issues (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mobile Data):
  • Reset network (Settings > General management > Reset > Reset network settings).
  • Toggle Airplane Mode on/off.
  • Forget the network/device and reconnect.
• Not Receiving/Sending Messages to iPhones:
  • Common when switching from iPhone to Android. Deactivate iMessage and FaceTime from your old iPhone (if you have it) or use Apple's tool to deregister iMessage.
• General Slow Performance:
  • Wipe the system cache partition (Recovery Mode: power off, connect to PC, press Vol+, Power until logo, release Power, then Vol+).
  • Free up storage space.
  • If all else fails, perform a factory reset (always back up! Settings > General management > Reset > Factory data reset).

At iLevante.com, we recommend trying software solutions before considering a hardware replacement, but if the problem persists, a faulty part is likely the culprit.

Find Your Original and Quality Spare Parts at iLevante.com!

We hope this guide has provided you with the necessary information to understand the spare parts for your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. At iLevante.com, we are committed to offering you the highest quality parts and spares so your phone can be as good as new again. Remember that, although we've offered a basic repair guide, handling foldable devices can be delicate. If you don't feel comfortable performing the repair yourself, we strongly recommend going to a specialised technical service.

Ready to give your Galaxy Z Flip 5 a new lease of life? Explore our catalogue and find the perfect spare part for you!