DIY Guide: Replace Earpiece on Galaxy S7 Edge

– First things first, let’s power down your device! Press and hold that power button until you see the ‘Power off’ option pop up on your screen.

– Now, give it a gentle tap with your finger to confirm that you really want to turn off your Galaxy S7 Edge. Sit tight and watch as the screen fades to black!

– Grab your trusty SIM tool and give that SIM tray a gentle push to pop it out of your device. Once it’s free, just use your fingers to pull it out like a pro!

– The back cover is stuck on there pretty good! Grab a suction cup and give it a gentle pull, while using a pick to nudge against the frame. A little heat from a hot air source will help loosen that glue up, making it easier to pop off.

– Once you see a gap forming between the back cover and the chassis, slide that pick right in! Just a heads up, the inside of the back cover is painted, so be careful when removing any leftover adhesive to keep it looking sharp.

– Keep the momentum going by using more picks to work around all the corners one at a time.

– As soon as all the glue is out of the way, go ahead and remove the back cover. You’re doing great!

– Let’s kick things off by unscrewing those twelve little screws that are keeping the three antennas snug as a bug. You’ve got this!

– Next up, gently peel away the yellow adhesive strip. It’s like unwrapping a present—just be careful!

– First things first, let’s get that upper antenna disconnected from the enclosure. It’s just hanging out there, so start at the upper right corner and gently unhook it.

– Once you’ve freed the right side, give it a little tug in the middle to help the left side join the party and come off too.

– And voilà! You’ve successfully removed the antenna from the enclosure. You’re doing great!

– Pull the middle antenna out of the enclosure. Note that it’s hooked onto the lower antenna.

– Grab those tweezers and gently disconnect the lower antenna by unhooking it from the left side. We’ll get there together!

– Now, give the antenna a little wiggle and remove it from the enclosure. You’re doing great!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently detach the battery contact from the motherboard. Take your time and carefully wiggle that contact out of its cozy socket.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently disconnect the front camera’s connector from the motherboard. Take your time, you got this!

– Now, carefully remove the front camera from its cozy home in the enclosure. You’re making great progress!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently wiggle it to disconnect those pesky contacts from the motherboard. You got this!

– Check it out! The bottom of the motherboard (look for the arrow) is snugly connected to the USB port.

– Now, gently tilt that board up a full 180° to access the contact. Just remember, don’t yank too hard on it!

– Grab your trusty spudger and carefully disconnect that contact from the PCB. You’ve got this!

– Time to say goodbye to the board! Go ahead and remove it.

– The earpiece is stuck to the enclosure like a stubborn sticker. Grab your trusty steel spatula and gently pry it away from the glue.

– Now, go ahead and lift the earpiece out of the enclosure.

– Nestle the earpiece snugly into the little groove at the top edge of the enclosure.

– Give the earpiece a gentle press to help that glue do its magic.

– Flip the board over and position it at the bottom of the enclosure to reconnect the USB port’s contact. Make sure it’s secure!

– Snap the contact into place – you should hear a satisfying click as it locks into the socket.

– Fold the board back into position, and you’re one step closer to getting your device up and running again. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Link those contacts to the motherboard with care! You’re doing great, keep it up!

– Gently place the front camera into the cozy little nook at the top edge of the enclosure.

– Connect the camera to the motherboard and listen for that satisfying click to know it’s snug and secure!

– Join the battery with the motherboard. Gently press the connection into the motherboard’s socket until you feel a satisfying click, signifying it’s snug in place.

– Start by placing the antenna at the bottom end of the enclosure.

– Give the antenna a gentle press with your fingers until you hear that satisfying click as it locks into place.

– Carefully tuck the antenna back into its cozy spot in the enclosure after you’ve secured it to the lower antenna.

– Give the antenna a gentle press with your fingers until you hear that satisfying click, confirming it’s snug in the enclosure.

– Slide that antenna back into its cozy home! Start by placing it on the left side and give it a gentle but firm press with your fingers.

– Listen closely—you should hear a satisfying click as the antenna locks into place!

– Pop that yellow adhesive strip right back on!

– Time to get those three antennas attached with those teeny tiny screws (12 of the 3.3 mm PH00 Phillips kind!).

– Gently place the back cover back where it belongs.

– Give the back cover a good press all around to ensure the glue sticks like it should.

– For an extra boost, warm up your device with some hot air, then clamp it or weigh it down with a couple of books to help that glue set even better.

– Insert the SIM tray back into your device. Make sure the tray is positioned properly.