Samsung Galaxy S7 Loudspeaker Replacement Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 11 Steps
Ready to swap out the loudspeaker assembly in your Samsung Galaxy S7? You’ve got this! Follow our step-by-step guide, and if you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
When using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, be gentle – your phone’s OLED display and internal battery are sensitive to heat, so don’t overdo it. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Before you start, keep in mind that opening your phone will affect its waterproof seals. Make sure you have some replacement adhesive on hand, or be super careful to avoid any liquid exposure if you put it back together without replacing the adhesive.
You might need to use the iOpener a few times to get your phone warm enough. Just follow the instructions to avoid overheating, and you’ll be golden. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Let’s get this repair started. Apply some heat to a long edge of your phone using a heated iOpener for about two minutes. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 2
Be careful not to break the rear glass by using too much force or attempting to pry with metal tools.
The suction cup might struggle to stick on the curved edges of the glass. No worries, though!
If the back cover of your phone is cracked, the suction cup may not adhere properly. Try using some strong tape to give it a lift, or you can superglue the suction cup in place and let it set before moving on.
Remember, with that curved glass, you’ll be pushing up instead of sliding in parallel to the phone’s surface. Just a little twist in technique!
If you’re having a tough time, don’t hesitate to apply a bit more heat to soften that adhesive further and give it another go. The adhesive cools off quickly, so you might need to warm it up a few times.
As a little bonus tip, once the pick is in, consider adding a few drops of isopropyl alcohol into the gap to help weaken the adhesive for the next steps.
– Alright, let’s get this phone warmed up! Apply that suction cup right near the heated edge, but stay away from that curved edge. We don’t want any accidents!
– Now, lift that suction cup and gently slide an opening pick under that rear glass. You’re on your way to fixing this phone! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 4
Take your time to avoid the tip slipping out of the seam. If things start to get tricky, just reheat and give that iOpener another go!
– Gently slide the opening pick along the side of your phone to loosen the adhesive – you’re making great progress!
– Leave that pick right where it is, and grab a second one to move on to the next step. Keeping the pick in place will help prevent the adhesive from sticking back together, making your repair a whole lot easier. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 5
– Now, let’s give those other three sides some love with the same heating and cutting routine we just did. You’re on a roll!
– As you move on to the next side, slide an opening pick into each edge of the phone to keep that pesky adhesive from sticking back together. You’ve got this!
Step 6
– Alright, let’s get this glass lifted! Carefully, gently, and with the grace of a ballerina, remove it from the phone. You got this!
Step 7
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can pop that back cover back on without replacing the adhesive! Just make sure to clear away any big bits of sticky stuff that could keep it from lying flat. Once you’ve got it in place, give it a little warmth and some gentle pressure to make sure it sticks. It might not be totally waterproof, but don’t worry—the adhesive should be plenty strong to keep everything secure.
Before you go sealing everything up with new adhesive, don’t forget to power on your phone and give your repair a test run. You’ll want to make sure everything’s working smoothly!
– Ready to stick that back cover on with a custom-cut adhesive strip? You’re in the right place! Just follow this guide to get it done smoothly.
– When you’re giving that midframe surface a good clean with isopropyl alcohol, just a friendly reminder: keep the alcohol away from the wireless charging coil. That coating is sensitive, and alcohol isn’t its best friend!
Step 8
– Unscrew those twelve 3.5 mm Phillips screws like a pro! You’ve got this!
Step 9
– Time to get this repair started. Insert the tip of a spudger into the small notch on the left side of the antenna assembly, and gently pry the assembly up and out of the frame. Take your time, it’s easier than it sounds.
– Now that the antenna assembly is loose, go ahead and remove it. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 10
– Now, grab that handy-dandy spudger (the flat end, of course!) and gently pry up that charging coil assembly. It’s like giving it a little high-five, but with a tool! If you need a little help getting it out, you can always schedule a repair.
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