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LG G4 Speaker Repair

Speaker Repair guide for the LG G4

Moderate
~26 min
15 steps

Before you begin

Tools

  • Phillips #00 screwdriver
  • Plastic opening tools
  • Spudger
  • Tweezers
  • Anti-static wrist strap

Parts / materials

  • Replacement loudspeaker module
  • Replacement earpiece speaker
  • Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)

Safety

  • Power down the phone completely before disassembling to prevent electrical shorts.
  • Handle the removable lithium-ion battery carefully without puncturing or bending it.
  • Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect sensitive internal logic board components.

Overview

# LG G4 Speaker Repair Repair Guide Action-specific speaker repair walkthrough for the LG G4. About 26 minutes across 15 steps. This DIY guide walks through speaker repair on the LG G4 (G Series series phone). Before you open the device, confirm the exact model number on the LG settings screen or rear housing so your replacement part matches the G4 specifically—not a similar G Series sibling. Most DIY techs finish this LG G4 speaker repair in about 26 minutes when parts and tools are ready. Difficulty is rated intermediate for this model. Recommended tools for this LG G4 job: Phillips #00 screwdriver, Plastic opening tools, Spudger, Tweezers, Anti-static wrist strap. Parts and supplies: Replacement loudspeaker module, Replacement earpiece speaker, Isopropyl alcohol (90%+). Power the G4 off completely, remove SIMs/SD cards if present, and work on a clean, well-lit surface with a magnetic mat for screws. If a step feels wrong for your LG G4, stop and compare the connector layout to the photos in this guide. When you prefer a same-day pro repair in Seattle instead, LML Repair can handle speaker repair for this model with tested parts and a workmanship warranty.

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Power Off Device

    1 min

    Press and hold the rear power button, then select 'Power off' on the screen to completely shut down the device.

  2. 2

    Remove Back Cover

    1 min

    Insert a fingernail or plastic opening tool into the bottom-left notch and lift the rear cover off the chassis.

  3. 3

    Remove Battery

    1 min

    Pry up the battery from the notch at the bottom of the battery bay and lift it out.

  4. 4

    Remove SIM and MicroSD Cards

    1 min

    Press gently and slide out the microSD card and SIM card from their stacked slot above the battery compartment.

  5. 5

    Unscrew Midframe

    3 min

    Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eleven screws securing the rear midframe to the phone frame.

  6. 6

    Unclip Midframe

    3 min

    Insert a plastic pry tool into the seam between the front glass assembly and the midframe to disengage the internal clips.

  7. 7

    Remove Midframe

    1 min

    Lift the midframe assembly straight off the mainboard and front display housing.

  8. 8

    Remove Loudspeaker Assembly

    2 min

    Use tweezers or a spudger to pry the lower loudspeaker module up and out of its slot in the midframe.

  9. 9

    Remove Earpiece Speaker

    2 min

    Gently wedge fine tweezers beneath the top earpiece speaker and lift it from its recess on the display frame.

  10. 10

    Install New Earpiece Speaker

    2 min

    Set the replacement earpiece speaker into the top recess, ensuring the golden spring contacts face upward.

  11. 11

    Install New Loudspeaker

    2 min

    Position the replacement loudspeaker module into the lower bracket of the midframe and press until it sits flush.

  12. 12

    Reattach Midframe

    2 min

    Place the midframe over the rear of the phone and press firmly along the perimeter to snap all clips back into place.

  13. 13

    Secure Midframe Screws

    3 min

    Reinstall the eleven Phillips #00 screws to lock the midframe firmly to the chassis.

  14. 14

    Reinsert Cards and Battery

    1 min

    Slide the SIM and microSD cards back into their designated slots, then insert the battery into the battery bay.

  15. 15

    Reattach Back Cover

    1 min

    Align the rear cover with the phone body and press down around all edges until it snaps fully closed.

After your LG G4 speaker repair

Power the G4 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 LG G4 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.

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