iPhone 14 Loudspeaker Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 30 Steps
For a smoother repair, let's start by making sure the battery is below 25% before you dive in. It keeps things safe and makes the whole process easier!
Follow this guide to take out and swap the loudspeaker in your iPhone 14. It’s based on the A2882 (international) model, so if your iPhone 14 is a different version, things might look a bit different, but the steps stay the same. For safety, make sure your battery is below 25% charge before you start—this lowers the chance of fire if the battery gets damaged during the repair. If your battery looks swollen, be extra careful. You'll need some replacement adhesive to stick the rear glass back on when you put everything together. Your phone will work just fine afterward, but it probably won’t keep its water resistance rating.
Step 1
- Start by turning off your iPhone before diving into the disassembly process.
- Next, grab your pentalobe P2 screwdriver and remove the two 6.8mm-long screws at the bottom of your iPhone.
Step 2
Be careful not to push your opening pick too far in—if you do, you might end up damaging your device. Use this step to mark your pick's reach and avoid any mishaps.
Feel free to mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements for extra precision.
Alternatively, tape a coin about 3mm from the tip of the pick to give yourself a handy guide.
- Grab your opening pick and measure 3 mm from the tip. Use a permanent marker to mark it – this will help keep things precise and on track.
Step 3
Pop on some safety glasses to keep your peepers safe from any sneaky glass shards that might pop loose during the repair. Stay stylish and secure!
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 start your repair.
If suction cup trouble strikes, a little superglue can help stick it right onto the rear glass—just a quick fix to keep things steady.
- Cover the entire back glass of your iPhone with overlapping strips of clear packing tape — think of it like wrapping a tiny, techy present.
- If the suction cup refuses to stick in the next steps, no worries! Grab a sturdy piece of tape (duct tape works great), fold it into a little handle, and use that to gently lift the rear glass instead.
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Step 4
Don't let your hair dryer sit in one spot for too long, give it a little move around now and then!
- Grab your hair dryer or heat gun and warm up the bottom edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the back glass feels just a bit too spicy to touch. You’re aiming for warm, not scorched!
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Step 5
The adhesive keeping that rear glass snug is no joke; getting that first gap open requires some serious muscle! If you're struggling to make some space, crank up the heat a bit, and give that rear glass a gentle wiggle up and down to loosen the adhesive until you can slip in your trusty opening pick.
- First, grab a suction handle and place it on the lower edge of the rear glass, steering clear of the very edge.
- Now, pull up on that suction cup with some steady pressure to create a small gap between the rear glass and the case.
- Next, slide an opening pick into that gap you've created.
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Step 6
- Grab a hair dryer and gently warm up the left edge of your iPhone for about 90 seconds, or until the rear glass feels just a bit too hot to touch. That should do the trick!
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Step 7
Keep your pick insertion shallow—no more than 3 mm—to avoid poking any sensitive bits inside.
- Gently slide your trusty opening pick around the lower left corner and then up the left edge of the iPhone, cutting through the adhesive that's keeping that rear glass snug and secure. You've got this!
Step 8
Be careful with the delicate cable on the right edge next to the volume up button. This is a no-pick zone – avoid inserting your pick here to prevent any accidental damage to the cable.
Step 9
- Grab a hair dryer and warm up the right edge of your iPhone (the side with the power button) for about 90 seconds, or until the back glass feels just a bit too toasty to handle.
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Step 10
Keep your pick under 3 mm deep to avoid accidentally damaging the charging coil cable. A little goes a long way!
- Slide your pick back in at the bottom edge of the iPhone and gently glide it up the right side to keep separating that pesky adhesive. You've got this!
Step 11
- Grab a hair dryer and give the top edge of your iPhone a warm hug for about 90 seconds, or until the rear glass feels just a tad too hot for your fingertips.
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Step 12
- Grab your pick and sneak 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 tracing a secret path.
Step 13
Hold off on fully peeling off the rear glass just yet—there's a delicate ribbon cable still hanging on to the iPhone's logic board.
Keep that pick's sneak attack under 3 mm to avoid messing with or smudging the camera array.
- Gently 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 smooth dance move.
Step 14
Watch out for the short charging coil flex cable—handle it gently so it doesn’t get stressed!
- Grab your suction handle and gently lift it off the rear glass.
- Carefully start opening your iPhone by swinging the rear glass up from the left side, just like flipping open a book.
- Propped up and ready? Lean that rear glass against something sturdy while you work, so it doesn't go anywhere.
- When putting everything back together, start by placing the rear glass back in its spot, align those clips at the top, and gently press the top edge in first. Once that's set, snap the rest of it down. If it doesn't click right away, check for any bent clips along the edge and give them some love.
- Don't have anything nearby to prop up the rear glass? No worries, your suction handle can double as a temporary stand.
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Step 15
As you tackle this repair, be sure to keep an eye on those little screws! They have a knack for wandering off, and we want to make sure each one returns to its rightful home to keep your iPhone happy and healthy.
- Grab your trusty Y000 screwdriver and unscrew those two tiny 1.3 mm screws holding down the battery connector cover—it's like a little treasure hunt!
- When you're putting everything back together, take a moment to power on your iPhone and check that all the functions are working like a charm before sealing up the display. Just remember to turn your iPhone completely off again before diving back into your repair adventure!
Step 16
- Grab the battery connector cover with your tweezers and slide it upward (towards the A15 print) to pop the top hook free.
- Lift off the battery connector cover.
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Step 17
Careful now! Try to keep the black silicone seal around this and other board connections intact. These little guys are the unsung heroes that keep water and dust out, protecting your device like a champ.
- Grab your trusty spudger and use the pointed end to gently lift the battery cable out of its socket. Just give it a little nudge straight up, and voilà!
- Now, to keep things safe and sound, bend that connector just a tad away from the logic board. This way, it won’t accidentally touch the socket and power up your device while you're working your magic.
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Step 18
- Grab your trusty Y000 screwdriver and gently unscrew the lone 1.0 mm-long screw that's holding the charging coil connector cover in place. You've got this!
Step 19
- Grab your trusty tweezers and carefully lift off the charging coil connector cover.
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Step 20
- Grab the spudger and use its pointy end to gently lift the charging coil cable connector straight out of its socket. No need to force it, just a little nudge and it should pop right off!
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Step 21
- Carefully remove the rear glass assembly. Take your time, no rush!
- After you've cleaned up the necessary areas with some isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher), apply fresh adhesive where needed.
- If you're thinking about replacing the rear glass adhesives, go ahead and pause here to get it done before moving on with reassembly.
Step 22
- Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and carefully remove the three 2.1 mm screws holding down the Taptic Engine. Keep track of these little guys!
Step 23
- Grab a pair of tweezers and gently lift out the Taptic Engine connector bracket. It’s a simple move, just a little finesse needed.
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Step 24
- Grab your trusty spudger and gently use its pointed tip to lift the Taptic Engine connector straight up from its cozy socket. You've got this!
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Step 25
- Grab a trusty pair of tweezers or just your fingers to gently lift out the Taptic Engine. You've got this!
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Step 26
- Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and get ready for action! It's time to take out that 1.5 mm-long screw that's holding the metal bracket on the right side of the charging port. You're doing great, keep it up!
Step 27
When putting everything back together, be sure to line up that bracket just right with the plastic hook. You've got this!
- Grab your trusty tweezers and gently coax that metal bracket to stand tall and proud, freeing it from its playful plastic hook.
- Now, go ahead and remove the metal bracket with care.
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Step 28
- Grab your screwdriver and get ready to take out the five screws holding the loudspeaker in place:
- Three Phillips screws, each 1.4 mm long
- One Phillips screw, 1.6 mm long
- One Y000 screw, 1.2 mm long
Step 29
- Grab your spudger and gently use the pointed end to nudge the grounding cable on the right edge of the loudspeaker to the side. Easy does it – no need to rush!
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Step 30
- Make sure to do a side-by-side comparison of your shiny new replacement part and the old one—don’t forget to swap over any little bits or peel off those pesky adhesive backings before you dive into the installation!
- Now, let’s get your device back together! Just retrace your steps from earlier, and you’ll be golden.
- Got some e-waste lying around? Don’t just toss it! Take it to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler and give it a proper send-off.
- Things didn’t quite go according to plan? No worries! Give some basic troubleshooting a shot, or if you’re feeling stuck, feel free to reach out to our Answers community for a little extra support.
