How to Replace Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Audio Jack – DIY Guide

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

– Now, give it a little tap with your finger to confirm you want to shut down your Galaxy S7 Edge, and then sit back and relax while the screen goes blank. You’ve got this!

– Use the SIM tool to eject the SIM tray from your device and then remove the tray with your fingers.

– The back cover is stuck on there pretty good! Grab a suction cup and gently pull it away. A pick can help you nudge it free from the frame. A little hot air can work wonders, so warm up your device first to loosen that pesky glue.

– Once you see a gap forming between the back cover and the chassis, slide that pick in there! 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.

– Use a few more picks to work your way around the corners, gently prying them apart one by one.

– Once all the glue is free, go ahead and lift off the back cover. You’re doing great!

– Let’s tackle those twelve screws holding those antennas in place. Grab your trusty screwdriver and unscrew them with care!

– Next up, say goodbye to that stubborn yellow adhesive strip. A little tug and it should come right off!

– Start by disconnecting the upper antenna from the enclosure. It’s just hanging out there, so begin at the upper right corner and gently unhook it.

– Once the right side is free, give a little tug in the middle to help the left side come loose too. It’s like a dance, just a little pull!

– Now, carefully remove the antenna from the enclosure. You’ve got this!

– Gently wiggle the middle antenna free from the enclosure, keeping in mind that it’s connected to the lower antenna. You’ve got this!

– Using your trusty tweezers, gently unhook the lower antenna from the left side. It’s like giving it a little hug goodbye!

– Now, carefully lift the antenna out of the enclosure. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently wiggle that battery contact free from the motherboard. Just a little nudge and it should pop right out of the socket!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently disconnect the front camera’s connector from the motherboard. Easy peasy!

– Now, go ahead and lift the front camera out of its cozy little home in the enclosure.

– With your trusty spudger in hand, gently pry away those pesky contacts from the motherboard. You’ve got this!

– Guess what? The bottom of the motherboard (pointy arrow) is actually best buddies with the USB port.

– Time to show some love! Gently tilt the board by 180° to reach the contact. Remember, don’t go Hulk on the board.

– Grab your spudger and perform a magic trick – disconnect the contact from the PCB with finesse.

– Adios, board! Remove it like a pro.

– First things first, gently disconnect the headphone jack’s contact from the PCB. Grab your trusty spudger and carefully wiggle that contact out of its cozy socket.

– Next up, it’s time to unscrew the little guy holding everything together. Remove that 1 x 3.3 mm PH00 Phillips screw with ease.

– Finally, give a gentle tug and remove the headphone jack from its enclosure. You’re doing great!

– Slide that jack right into the cozy little spot on the bottom edge of the enclosure.

– Grab a screw and fasten that jack securely to the enclosure.

– Connect the jack’s contact to the PCB. Listen for that satisfying click; it means you did it right!

– Flip the board over and gently place it at the bottom of the enclosure to reconnect the USB port’s contact.

– Make sure to connect the contact until you hear that satisfying click as it locks into place.

– Now, fold the board over and tuck it back into the enclosure snugly.

– Connect the contacts to the motherboard.

– Slide that front camera into its cozy little spot at the top edge of the enclosure.

– Give the camera a gentle nudge to connect it to the motherboard. Listen for that satisfying click as it locks into place!

– Plug that battery into the motherboard! Just press it down into the socket until you hear a satisfying click. You’ve got this!

– Slide that antenna right into the lower part of the enclosure.

– Give it a gentle press with your fingers until you hear that satisfying click, letting you know it’s snug in place.

– Carefully slide the antenna back into the enclosure after attaching it to the lower antenna. You’re almost there!

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

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

– Listen closely for that satisfying click as the antenna locks into place!

– Time to stick that yellow adhesive strip back on like a champ!

– Now, grab those three antennas and secure them in place with the twelve screws—12 x 3.3 mm PH00 Phillips screws to be exact. You’ve got this!

– Carefully place the back cover back where it belongs.

– Give the back cover a gentle press all around to help the glue do its job.

– For an extra boost, warm up your device with some hot air, then use a clamp or stack a couple of books on it to help the glue stick even better.

– Pop that SIM tray back into your device! Just make sure it’s snug and in the right spot.