iPhone 14 Earpiece Speaker Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 31 Steps
Follow this guide to easily take out or swap the earpiece speaker in your iPhone 14! We're working with the A2882 (international) version here, but don't sweat it if yours looks a bit different – the steps will still be on point! Just a heads up, when you put everything back together, make sure to grab some replacement adhesive to stick that screen back down. Your device will still work like a champ, but it might not be quite as waterproof as before!
Step 1
- First things first, let's power down your iPhone before we dive into the fun part of disassembly.
- Next up, grab your trusty pentalobe P2 screwdriver and remove the two screws at the bottom of your iPhone. They're 6.8 mm long, so keep an eye on them!
Step 2
Careful—if your opening pick goes in too deep, it might cause some damage. Mark your pick to keep things safe and sound.
Feel free to mark other corners of the pick with different depths for extra control.
Or, try taping a coin 3 mm from the tip of your pick to keep the depth just right.
- Grab your trusty permanent marker and measure out 3 mm from the tip of your opening pick. Make a little mark to guide you – this will be your magic number for the next step!
Step 3
Pop on some safety glasses to keep your eyes safe from any sneaky shards of glass that might decide to take a little leap during the repair.
Got a cracked rear glass on your iPhone? Keep those shards in check and avoid any ouch moments by taping over the glass before you dive into the repair.
If the suction cup just won’t stick, no worries—try supergluing it right onto the rear glass to get the job done.
- Cover the back glass of your iPhone with overlapping strips of clear packing tape until it's completely shielded. It's like giving your phone a little spa treatment!
- If the suction cup is being stubborn and won't stick, grab a tough piece of tape (duct tape works like a charm) and create a handle to lift that rear glass. You've got this!
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Step 4
Keep your hair dryer moving—don’t let it chill in one spot for too long!
- Grab a hair dryer or a heat gun and give the bottom edge of your iPhone a warm hug for about 90 seconds, or until the rear glass feels like it's just a tad too toasty to touch. You're doing great!
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Step 5
The glue holding the rear glass is seriously tough—getting that first gap is going to take some muscle. If it’s being stubborn, hit it with more heat and gently wiggle the glass up and down to loosen things up until you’ve got enough space to slide in your opening pick.
- Place a suction handle near the bottom edge of the rear glass, steering clear of the very edge to keep things safe.
- Give the suction cup a steady, firm pull upwards to gently create a tiny gap between the rear glass and the case.
- Slide an opening pick into that gap to start the magic.
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Step 6
- Grab a hair dryer and warm up the left edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the back glass feels just a little too toasty to touch.
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Step 7
Keep your pick shallow—no more than 3 mm—to avoid poking any sneaky internal parts.
- Glide the opening pick around the lower left corner and up along the left edge of your iPhone, slicing through the sticky adhesive that’s keeping the rear glass locked down.
Step 8
Watch out for that delicate cable snug along the right edge, right by the volume up button! It's a bit shy, so keep your pick away from this area to avoid any accidental damage.
Step 9
- Grab your hair dryer and warm up the right edge of your iPhone (the side with the power button) for about 90 seconds—you're aiming for the glass to feel just a bit too hot to touch.
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Step 10
Keep your pick shallow—no deeper than 3 mm—or you might give the charging coil cable a surprise it really doesn’t want!
- Slide your trusty pick back in at the bottom edge of your iPhone and gently glide it up the right side to keep peeling away that stubborn adhesive. You're doing great!
Step 11
- Grab your hair dryer and warm up the top edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the back glass feels a bit too warm for comfort.
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Step 12
- Take your pick and slip it under the top right edge of the phone. Glide it smoothly around the corner and make your way halfway across the top edge—like you're giving your phone a gentle haircut.
Step 13
Hold off on pulling the rear glass all the way; there's a delicate ribbon cable still tethering it to the iPhone’s logic board.
Keep the pick shallow—no deeper than 3 mm—or you might give the camera array an accidental makeover.
- Slide your pick under the top-left corner of the phone, then glide it around that corner and halfway across the top edge like a pro.
Step 14
Watch out for the short charging coil flex cable—it's delicate, so handle it with care!
- Gently peel off your suction handle from the rear glass.
- Carefully swing your iPhone open from the left side, like flipping open a book’s back cover.
- Prop the rear glass up against something sturdy so it stays put while you’re working on your phone.
- When putting it back together, place the rear glass in position, line up the clips along the top edge, and press the top edge in place before snapping the rest down. If it doesn’t click easily, double-check the clips around the edge to make sure none are bent or out of place.
- No prop handy? No worries — your suction handle makes a great stand-in!
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Step 15
Keep an eye on those screws! They’re all unique and each has its perfect spot. Don’t let any stray screws wander off — they belong exactly where they came from to keep your iPhone safe and sound.
- Grab a Y000 screwdriver and carefully remove the two tiny 1.3mm screws holding the battery connector cover in place. Easy does it!
- When you're putting everything back together, this is the perfect moment to power up your iPhone and make sure everything is working like it should before sealing that display. Just remember to power it down completely before moving forward.
Step 16
- Grab the battery connector cover with some tweezers and slide it up (towards the A15 print) to pop the top hook free.
- Lift off the battery connector cover.
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Step 17
Be careful not to mess up the black silicone seal around this and other board connectors. These little guys are the unsung heroes, keeping water and dust out like champs.
- Grab the pointed end of your spudger and gently pry the battery cable connector straight up from its socket to disconnect it.
- Once disconnected, bend the connector a bit away from the logic board to keep it from accidentally touching the socket and powering up the phone while you work.
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Step 18
- Grab your trusty Y000 screwdriver and carefully unscrew the lone 1.0 mm screw that's holding down the charging coil connector cover. You're doing great!
Step 19
- Grab a pair of tweezers and gently lift off the charging coil connector cover. Take your time—this step is all about finesse!
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Step 20
- Grab your trusty spudger and use its pointy end to gently lift the charging coil cable connector straight up from its socket. Easy peasy!
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Step 21
- Carefully lift off the rear glass assembly.
- After giving the area a good clean with isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher), go ahead and add fresh adhesive where it’s needed.
- When putting it all back together, take a moment here if you want to swap out the rear glass adhesive for a fresh batch.
Step 22
- Grab that trusty Y000 screwdriver and get ready to tackle those two tiny screws that hold the front camera assembly cable bracket in place. Each one is just 1.3 mm long, so they're not too hard to find! Let's get this party started!
Step 23
- Grab your trusty tweezers (or just use your fingers, no judgment) and lift out the front camera assembly cable bracket like you own the place.
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Step 24
- Grab a spudger and gently lift the camera and sensor cables out of their sockets. Just pry them straight up—no need for force, they’ll come off with a little patience!
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Step 25
- Grab a trusty pair of tweezers or just your fingers, and gently pull out the front-facing camera and sensor assembly. You've got this!
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Step 26
Now, if your device happens to be one of those models with an antenna, we've got a couple of steps to show you how to take it off. If your device is antenna-free, feel free to breeze right past these steps!
- Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the antenna cable connector straight up to unplug it from its socket. Easy does it!
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Step 27
The antenna is gently stuck to the earpiece speaker.
- Slide the spudger's tip under the top left corner of the antenna with confidence.
- Gently pry it up to break free from the adhesive holding it down.
- Carefully take out the antenna and give yourself a pat on the back!
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Step 28
- Grab a spudger and gently lift the earpiece cable connector straight up from its socket to disconnect it. Keep it smooth and steady!
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Step 29
- Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and get ready to tackle those five 1.4 mm screws holding the earpiece speaker in place. You've got this!
Step 30
- Grab your Phillips screwdriver and take out that little 1.1 mm screw holding the earpiece speaker to the frame. Easy does it!
Step 31
The earpiece speaker’s top-left edge has a rubber gasket. When you're putting everything back together, just make sure that gasket sits snugly in its little home in the frame. It’s like finding the perfect puzzle piece—easy to do if you line it up right!
- If you can, power up your device and give your repair a test run before you go all out with the adhesive and sealing it up tight.
- Make sure to compare your shiny new replacement part with the original—there might be some bits you need to swap over or some sticky stuff to peel off from the new part before it goes in.
- To put everything back together, just retrace your steps in reverse. Easy peasy!
- When it’s time to say goodbye to your e-waste, make sure to take it to a certified recycler like an R2 or e-Stewards pro.
- If things didn’t quite go as planned, don’t worry! Give some basic troubleshooting a shot, or reach out to our Answers community for a helping hand.
- And remember, if you ever find yourself in a bind, you can always schedule a repair.
