DIY Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro Ear Piece Speaker Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 18 Steps

Having trouble catching every word in your phone conversations? Is your ear piece speaker sounding a bit wonky? No worries, in this guide, we’re here to help you swap out that ear piece speaker and get back to crystal-clear chats!

Step 1

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro Ear Piece Speaker Replacement

– Pop out those 4.9 mm torx head screws holding the camera plate on the phone’s back

Step 2

– Let’s get started by unscrewing those pesky 3.65 mm Torx head screws located at the bottom of your phone. You’ve got this!

Step 3

– Pop out the SIM card tray by gently pushing a pin into the tiny hole on the side of your phone. You’ve got this!

Step 4

– Glide your Spudger along the gap between the phone and the backplate to gently separate them.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 5

– Gently detach the backplate from the phone, taking care to avoid any unnecessary force.

Step 6

– Gently peel back the protective film using your fingers.

Step 7

Whenever you’re working your magic on a device, reach for the trusty black nylon spudger! It’s the best buddy for the job, especially when you’re around batteries. Keep it handy and let’s get this done right!

– Gently coax those pesky adhesive strips holding the battery in place with your trusty fingernail or a spudger. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 8

– Carefully detach the cheerful orange battery ribbon cable by gently coaxing it up with your trusty spudger.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 9

– Gently slide a fingernail or spudger into one side of the battery and give it a little lift. You’ve got this!

– Now, carefully lift the battery right out of the phone.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 10

– Unscrew those 3.15mm Phillips Head #000 screws from the motherboard with style! You’ve got this!

Step 11

– Carefully detach the two ribbon cables by gently lifting the black hinges and using tweezers to pull them away. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

Tweezers

Step 12

– Carefully unplug the rear-camera connector, like a gentle handshake, to keep everything in tip-top shape!

Step 13

– Time to give that front-facing camera a little wiggle room! Gently lift up on the connector tab and watch it pop right out.

– Now, for the other connector, we’ll use a spudger (that’s a handy tool!) and gently lift it up. It’s like giving it a little high five.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 14

– Gently lift that plastic brace off the top edge of your phone like it’s the lid of a treasure chest waiting to be opened!

Step 15

– Gently detach the antenna that’s hanging out with the bottom part of the screen plate. You’ve got this!

Step 16

– Carefully take the motherboard off the frame, like you’re unveiling a surprise gift!

– Now, gently coax the camera out from behind the motherboard, as if it’s hiding and you’re in on the secret.

Step 17

– Time to give those cables the slip! Using a spudger, gently disconnect the charging port assembly cable and the screen connection cable.

– Alright, that motherboard is ready to party! Carefully remove it from the device.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 18

– We wanna have a blast lifting the speaker outta its home! Slide some tweezers under the speaker and give that boy an effortless lift!

Tools Used

Tweezers

Success!

Now it’s time to put everything back together—just retrace your steps like you’re following the yellow brick road. If you encounter any tricky parts, remember, there’s always a way to get some extra hands. Need assistance? Feel free to schedule a repair.