Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Speaker Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 8 Steps

Ready to bring your Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge Model SM-J327P back to life? If your speaker is sounding more like a broken record during calls or when you’re jamming out to your favorite tunes, it’s time for a replacement! Let’s get that sound back on track. And remember, if you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– Let’s give those screen edges a little love with a hairdryer. Warm them up, they’ll appreciate it.

– Grab that trusty iFixit Opening Tool and slip it in between the screen and the body. You’re practically a master pry-er!

– Now, let’s work our way around that screen with our tool. We’re going to break that glue’s hold, no worries. We’re pros!

Tools Used

iFixit Opening Tool

Step 2

Heads up! You might crack the screen while lifting it. Be super careful, ok?

– Gently lift the screen from the bottom like you’re unveiling a surprise!

– Carefully pry open the gray cover, just like peeling back the layers of a mystery.

Step 3

– Gently wiggle the connector off the motherboard using a clean nail or the trusty iFixit opening tool. You’ve got this!

Tools Used

iFixit Opening Tool

Step 4

If the screws get stuck when removing, don’t worry – we’ve got a trick for you. Try placing the adhesive side of some tape on the screws and then pull the tape off. This should help loosen them up. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Let’s get those eleven Phillips #00 3.5mm screws out of there! Grab your trusty screwdriver and twist them away like a pro.

Step 5

When you apply pressure, expect a fun little clicking sound to join the party!

– Flip your phone over and give a little push down in the spot where the battery used to live.

Step 6

– Let’s get this motherboard separated! Slide your iFixit Opening Pick between the motherboard and the panel.

– Now, gently work that iFixit Opening Pick around the outside of the motherboard. We’re almost there!

Step 7

– Gently lift the motherboard out of the phone using your hand, taking care to be smooth and steady. You’ve got this!

Step 8

– Grab your trusty iFixit Opening Pick and gently pry the speaker off the back side. It’s like giving it a little hug, but with a tool!

– Now, grab the speaker with your fingers or use tweezers to pull it out. You got this!