DIY Guide to Replace Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Speaker

Duration: 30 min.

Steps: 14 Steps

Ready to give your Galaxy S4 Active a little TLC? In this guide, we’ll walk you through replacing that pesky, broken speaker all by yourself! If your tunes are barely a whisper or your ringtone is playing hide and seek when calls come in, it’s time for a change. Let’s get started!

Step 1

– First things first! There are some tiny clips holding the back cover snugly to the chassis. Look for a little recess right above the power button – that’s your golden ticket! Use your fingernail or a spudger to gently lift the cover from this spot.

– Now, with a bit of care, disconnect the back cover from the chassis. You’ve got this!

– Finally, go ahead and remove the back cover. Easy peasy!

Step 2

– Gently pop out the battery using your fingers. There’s a nifty little groove in the chassis just waiting for you to lift that battery out with ease.

– Take out the battery.

Step 3

– Take out the SIM card and that sneaky microSD card. Let’s make some space for the magic to happen!

Step 4

– Use the steel laboratory spatula to remove the four metal shields. Use the spatula to pry the covers out of the hollows in the chassis. You can get the tip of the spatula under the covers.

Step 5

– Time to tackle those twelve Phillips screws that are holding the chassis snugly against the display. Grab a container to keep those little guys safe and sound. We’re talking about 12 x 3.9 mm Phillips screws here!

Step 6

– The chassis isn’t just hanging out with the display; it’s got some sneaky little hooks holding it in place. Grab that steel spatula and gently pry it loose!

– Slide the spatula between the display and the chassis. A great starting point is right at the power button—it’s like a secret entrance!

– Carefully work your way around the device with the spatula, making sure to keep it friendly with both the display and the chassis.

– Once you’ve successfully freed the chassis, just lift it away from the display and give yourself a little high-five!

Step 7

– Your speaker is stuck to the chassis – no worries! Grab your trusty steel laboratory spatula and gently pry it loose. Easy peasy!

– Ta-da! The speaker should now be free from the chassis. Now you’re making great progress!

Step 8

– Gently place the speaker into the chassis, making sure it’s cozy in there.

– Give the speaker a little nudge with your finger to help it stick to the chassis like a champ.

Step 9

– The chassis isn’t just hanging out with the display; it’s got some sneaky little hooks keeping it cozy. Give the chassis a gentle press with your fingers to snug it up against the display.

– Now, press that chassis down firmly all over the device to make sure everything’s nice and secure.