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Apple iPhone SE 2016 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Apple iPhone SE 2016
Before you begin
Tools
- Pentalobe P2 screwdriver
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Suction cup
- Plastic spudger
- Precision tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone SE 2016 loudspeaker module
- Display adhesive strips
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against potential glass shards if the screen is cracked.
- Disconnect the battery before servicing internal components to prevent short circuits.
- Keep track of screw locations as inserting long screws into wrong holes can cause permanent board damage.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the iPhone
1 minPress and hold the power button until the power slider appears, then slide to turn off the device completely.
- 2
Remove the bottom Pentalobe screws
2 minUse a Pentalobe P2 screwdriver to remove the two 3.9 mm screws located on either side of the Lightning connector.
- 3
Attach the suction cup
1 minPress a suction cup onto the lower portion of the glass screen, placing it just above the home button.
- 4
Pry open the display edge
3 minPull up gently on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert a plastic opening tool beneath the front panel.
- 5
Remove the Touch ID bracket
2 minOpen the phone slightly and use tweezers to unclip and remove the metal bracket covering the Touch ID cable.
- 6
Disconnect the Touch ID cable
1 minUse the pointed end of a spudger to carefully disconnect the Touch ID cable connector from its socket.
- 7
Remove the display bracket screws
2 minRemove the four Phillips #000 screws securing the metal display cable bracket to the logic board.
- 8
Detach the display cable bracket
1 minLift the metal display cable bracket off the logic board using precision tweezers.
- 9
Disconnect the display flex cables
2 minUse a spudger to pop off the front-facing camera, digitizer, and display LCD connectors from the logic board.
- 10
Separate the screen assembly
1 minLift the entire display assembly off and set it aside to prevent strain on remaining connections.
- 11
Remove the loudspeaker screws
2 minRemove the three Phillips #000 screws securing the loudspeaker module to the bottom of the rear case.
- 12
Pry out the old loudspeaker
2 minInsert a spudger under the loudspeaker assembly and gently lever it out of the rear case housing.
- 13
Insert the new loudspeaker module
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker into the bottom cavity of the rear case and press down gently until it sits flush.
- 14
Fasten the loudspeaker screws
2 minReinstall the three Phillips #000 screws to firmly secure the new loudspeaker in place.
- 15
Reassemble the display cables
4 minReconnect the display cables, reinstall the display bracket, reconnect the Touch ID cable, and snap the display back into the case.
After your Apple iPhone SE 2016 speaker repair
Power the iPhone SE 2016 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 SE 2016 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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