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Google Pixel 7 Pro Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Google Pixel 7 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Precision screwdriver set (Torx T2)
Parts / materials
- Replacement Pixel 7 Pro loudspeaker
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against potential glass fragments while prying.
- Ensure the phone is fully powered off before removing internal components.
- Do not puncture or apply pressure to the exposed lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously, then tap Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Apply Heat to Screen
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer on low setting to warm the outer edges of the display for two minutes.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the display glass and press firmly to seal.
- 4
Slice Display Adhesive
3 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then slide a plastic prying pick under the screen.
- 5
Separate Perimeter Adhesive
4 minCarefully slide the prying tool around all four edges of the frame to cut the adhesive tape.
- 6
Open the Display Assembly
2 minGently swing the screen open from the left edge like a book, taking care not to strain the cable.
- 7
Remove Connector Bracket Screws
2 minUse a T2 Torx screwdriver to remove the screws securing the metal display cable shield.
- 8
Detach Metal Cable Shield
1 minLift the metal shield off the motherboard using precision tweezers and set it aside.
- 9
Disconnect the Screen Cable
1 minPry the screen flex connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- 10
Unbolt Loudspeaker Screws
3 minRemove the T2 Torx screws securing the lower loudspeaker module to the bottom of the frame.
- 11
Pry Up Loudspeaker Assembly
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the edge of the loudspeaker and gently lever it out.
- 12
Remove Damaged Loudspeaker
1 minLift the old speaker out of the frame chassis and clear any dust from the speaker recess.
- 13
Install New Loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement speaker module over the bottom cavity and press down until seated firmly.
- 14
Fasten Loudspeaker Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten all T2 Torx screws to secure the speaker module to the frame.
- 15
Reconnect Screen Cable
2 minPosition the display flex cable over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 16
Reinstall Cable Shield
2 minPlace the metal bracket back over the cable connector and fasten the securing screws.
- 17
Seal the Display Assembly
4 minApply new perimeter adhesive tape, then align the screen and press down along the edges to seal.
After your Google Pixel 7 Pro speaker repair
Power the Pixel 7 Pro 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 Google Pixel 7 Pro job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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