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Apple iPhone 14 Plus Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Tri-point Y000 screwdriver
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Spudger
- Opening picks
- Suction cup
- Tweezers
- Precision screwdriver set
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone 14 Plus loudspeaker
- Display adhesive seal
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Cleaning wipes
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from broken glass particles.
- Disconnect the battery immediately after opening the device to prevent short circuits.
- Do not puncture or bend the lithium-ion battery during repair.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the side button and volume down button, then slide the screen toggle to turn off the iPhone completely.
- 2
Remove pentalobe screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.8 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning port.
- 3
Heat the lower edge
2 minApply a heated pad or hair dryer to the bottom edge of the phone for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 4
Attach suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower third of the front display, avoiding the curved edges.
- 5
Slice lower adhesive
3 minPull up firmly on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert an opening pick under the front glass.
- 6
Unseal display perimeter
4 minSlide the opening pick around the bottom, left, and right edges to cut through the perimeter water-resistance seal.
- 7
Open the display
2 minSwing the display open from the right side to the left like a book, resting it against a sturdy object to avoid straining cables.
- 8
Unscrew logic board cover
3 minUse a Tri-point Y000 driver to remove the three screws securing the lower connector cover bracket.
- 9
Remove connector cover
1 minUse tweezers to lift the metal connector cover off the logic board and set it aside.
- 10
Disconnect battery cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its socket on the logic board.
- 11
Disconnect display cables
2 minPry up the screen display connector and touch cable to completely detach the display assembly.
- 12
Remove loudspeaker screws
3 minRemove the four Phillips and Tri-point screws securing the bottom loudspeaker assembly to the chassis.
- 13
Pry up the loudspeaker
2 minInsert a flat opening tool under the top edge of the loudspeaker and gently pry it out of the lower frame.
- 14
Install new loudspeaker
2 minPosition the replacement speaker module into the lower housing, pressing gently until it seats flush.
- 15
Secure loudspeaker screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the four screws holding the bottom speaker in place.
After your Apple iPhone 14 Plus speaker repair
Power the iPhone 14 Plus back on and test the speaker repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Apple iPhone 14 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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