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Apple iPhone XR Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Apple iPhone XR
Before you begin
Tools
- P2 Pentalobe screwdriver
- Tri-point Y000 screwdriver
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or hair dryer
Parts / materials
- Replacement iPhone XR loudspeaker
- Display bezel adhesive replacement strip
Safety
- Discharge the battery below 25% before beginning repair to minimize risk of fire if punctured.
- Always power off the phone and disconnect the battery before unplugging other internal components.
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential fine glass splinters if the display is cracked.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the iPhone
1 minPress and hold the side button and either volume button, then slide to power off. Eject the SIM card tray.
- 2
Remove the pentalobe screws
2 minUse a P2 Pentalobe screwdriver to remove the two 6.7 mm screws on the bottom edge of the device.
- 3
Heat the lower edge
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer to the bottom edge of the phone for about 2 minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 4
Attach the suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup onto the lower third of the screen, directly above the Lightning port.
- 5
Create an opening gap
2 minPull up firmly on the suction cup to lift the display slightly and create a small gap at the bottom edge.
- 6
Slice the bottom adhesive
2 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it across the bottom edge to slice the water-resistant adhesive.
- 7
Separate the side display seals
3 minSlide the pick up the left and right edges of the phone, stopping short of the top edge to avoid damaging display tabs.
- 8
Open the iPhone display
1 minSwing the screen open from the left edge like a book, resting it against a sturdy object so it does not pull on the flex cables.
- 9
Unscrew the lower connector bracket
2 minRemove the three Y000 tri-point screws securing the metal battery and display cable shield.
- 10
Remove the lower bracket
1 minUse tweezers to lift the metal shield off the logic board and set it aside.
- 11
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minUse the pointed end of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up out of its socket.
- 12
Disconnect display connectors
2 minUnplug the display panel flex cable and the digitizer flex cable using the flat edge of a spudger.
- 13
Detach the display assembly
1 minLift the display assembly away from the rear enclosure and set it flat in a clean workspace.
- 14
Unscrew the loudspeaker module
2 minRemove the four screws holding the speaker module to the lower right corner of the rear case.
- 15
Pry up the speaker assembly
2 minGently wedge the flat end of a spudger under the edge of the loudspeaker and lift it out of the phone body.
- 16
Install the new loudspeaker
2 minPosition the replacement loudspeaker into the lower right corner and press down until it sits flush.
- 17
Fasten the speaker screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the four retaining screws to firmly lock the loudspeaker in place.
- 18
Reconnect display cables and battery
4 minAttach the display flex cables and battery connector back onto the logic board, then secure the bracket with its Y000 screws.
After your Apple iPhone XR speaker repair
Power the iPhone XR 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 XR job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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