Samsung Galaxy S21+ Loudspeaker Replacement Guide: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 17 Steps
You’re working on the SM-G996B/DS! Let’s tackle this repair together. If you run into any bumps along the way, remember, you can always schedule a repair. You’ve got this!
Ready to tackle the loudspeaker replacement on your Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus? Awesome! This guide is tailored for the SM-G996B/DS (international) model, but keep in mind that other models might have an extra antenna cable tucked away in the midframe. If you’re not replacing those adhesive seals during reassembly, your device will still work like a charm, though it may lose a bit of its water resistance. Just a heads up, you’ll need some replacement adhesive to keep everything snug and secure when putting your device back together. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Grab your trusty iOpener and give it a warm hug on the back cover for at least three minutes. This will help loosen up that stubborn adhesive hiding underneath!
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Step 2
– Grab a trusty suction handle and secure it snugly on the bottom edge of the back cover.
– Gently lift the back cover using the suction handle, creating a tiny gap between the back cover and the frame.
– Now, take that opening pick and slide it into the gap you’ve crafted.
– Slide that opening pick down to the bottom left corner, cutting through the adhesive with finesse.
– Don’t forget to leave the opening pick there to keep that adhesive from sneaking back into place.
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Step 3
– Pop in a second opening pick at the bottom edge of your phone.
– Slide that pick over to the bottom right corner to cut through the adhesive like a pro.
– Keep those opening picks where they are to stop that adhesive from sticking back together.
Step 4
If the adhesive starts feeling a little stubborn, it might just need a little warm-up. Grab your iOpener, give it a cozy heating session for two to three minutes.
– Grab a third opening pick and pop it into the bottom right corner of your device.
– Gently glide the opening pick down the right side of your device to cut through the adhesive.
– Pop that opening pick into the top right corner and give a nod to keep the adhesive from sticking back together.
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Step 5
When approaching the camera area, gently slide in just the tip of the opening pick – around 4-5 mm should do the trick! This way, you’ll keep the camera safe and sound, no smudges or scratches in sight.
– Pop a fourth opening pick into that top right corner of your phone like a pro.
– Gently slide the opening pick along the top edge to cut through the adhesive like a hot knife through butter.
– Keep that opening pick in the top left corner to stop the adhesive from being a party pooper and resealing.
Step 6
– Slide a fifth opening pick under the bottom left corner like a pro.
– Gently glide that opening pick along the left edge of the back cover to cut through the remaining adhesive. You’ve got this!
Step 8
Handle that battery with care! Puncturing or bending it could lead to some nasty leaks or even a thermal surprise—that’s definitely not the kind of excitement we want!
Watch out for the sneaky cable lurking beneath the charging coil. Take it slow and ease off if your tool gets snagged; we want this repair to go smoothly!
– Slip an opening pick under the lower left corner of the NFC antenna and charging coil unit.
– Gently glide the tool along the bottom left side to detach it from the battery.
Step 9
– Gently sneak an opening pick under the cozy NFC antenna and charging coil assembly.
– Sensibly glide the opening pick along the lower part of the assembly to detach it from the chatty loudspeaker.
Step 10
– Grab your trusty spudger and gently lift that charging coil connector straight up from its socket. You’ve got this!
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Step 12
– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and tackle those five 3.9 mm-long screws holding the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly in place. You’ve got this!
Step 13
– Grab a trusty pair of tweezers or use your fingers to gently lift out the NFC antenna and charging coil assembly. You’ve got this!
Step 15
– Grab your trusty Phillips screwdriver and take out those six 3.9 mm-long screws holding the loudspeaker assembly in place. You’ve got this!
Step 16
– Stick an opening pick in the space between the top edge of the loudspeaker assembly and the midframe.
– Give that loudspeaker assembly a little lift by angling your opening pick downward.
Step 17
– Start by gently taking out the loudspeaker assembly. You’re almost there!
– When it’s time to put everything back together, make sure to use fresh adhesive where it’s needed. Just give those areas a good clean with some isopropyl alcohol (>90%) first. You’ve got this!
