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Apple iPhone X Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Apple iPhone X
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Tri-point Y000 screwdriver
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone X loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut display adhesive seal
Safety
- Power off the iPhone completely before starting disassembly.
- Handle the internal battery carefully to prevent punctures or severe chemical risks.
- Wear safety glasses when heating glass panels to avoid potential glass injury.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the iPhone
1 minPress and hold the Side button and either Volume button until the slider appears. Slide to power off the device 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
Warm the Lower Edge
2 minApply heat using a heat gun or hairdryer to the bottom edge of the display for about 90 seconds to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower half of the front display glass, positioning it just above the home indicator area.
- 5
Create Display Gap
2 minPull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a small gap between the display assembly and the frame.
- 6
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
3 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it carefully along the bottom and side edges to cut through the display adhesive.
- 7
Open the Display
1 minSwing the screen open from the left edge toward the right side. Do not strain the delicate flex cables connected along the right edge.
- 8
Remove Lower Bracket Screws
2 minUse a Tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the four Y000 screws securing the lower logic board connector bracket.
- 9
Remove Connector Bracket
1 minUse tweezers to lift away the metal shield bracket covering the battery and display flex cable connectors.
- 10
Disconnect the Battery
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up from its socket on the logic board using the flat end of a spudger.
- 11
Disconnect Display Cables
2 minDisconnect the display cable, touch cable, and front sensor assembly cable from their logic board sockets using a spudger.
- 12
Separate Display Assembly
1 minRemove the display assembly completely from the rear enclosure and place it on a clean workspace.
- 13
Unscrew Speaker Module
2 minRemove the three screws (Tri-point and Phillips) holding the speaker assembly to the bottom of the enclosure.
- 14
Remove Grounding Clip
1 minUse tweezers to carefully lift out the small grounding clip attached to the upper edge of the speaker module.
- 15
Lift Out Speaker Assembly
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the speaker module and pry gently to unseat it from the rear case.
- 16
Position New Speaker
2 minPlace the replacement loudspeaker into the lower cavity of the rear case and press down lightly to seat it.
- 17
Secure Speaker Screws
2 minReinstall the grounding clip and tighten the retaining screws to firmly secure the new speaker module in place.
After your Apple iPhone X speaker repair
Power the iPhone X 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 X job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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