Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the phone

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Eject the SIM card tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the side of the phone. Push firmly to eject the card tray and set it aside.

3. 3

   Heat the rear cover edges

   2 min

   Use a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the outer edges of the back cover for two minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the rear panel.

4. 4

   Apply the suction cup

   1 min

   Attach a suction cup to the lower half of the rear panel. Pull up on the handle gently to create a small gap between the cover and the frame.

5. 5

   Insert an opening pick

   1 min

   Slide a plastic opening pick into the seam opened by the suction cup. Do not insert the pick deeper than 3 millimeters to avoid damaging internal flex cables.

6. 6

   Slice the rear adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the back cover to cut through all remaining adhesive. Proceed carefully along the right edge where the fingerprint sensor cable runs.

7. 7

   Disconnect the fingerprint cable

   2 min

   Slightly tilt open the rear cover from the left side. Use a spudger to gently lever the fingerprint sensor ribbon connector off the motherboard.

8. 8

   Remove the rear cover

   1 min

   Lift the rear cover completely off the phone body. Place it on a clean workspace out of the way.

9. 9

   Unfasten the frame screws

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the midframe and lower speaker housing. Keep the screws safely organized.

10. 10

    Remove the lower speaker assembly

    2 min

    Insert the flat end of a spudger under the lower speaker cover edge. Gently pry up to detach the speaker assembly from the frame.

11. 11

    Pry out the old speaker module

    2 min

    Use tweezers or a spudger to carefully lift the old loudspeaker module out of its lower housing frame.

12. 12

    Position the new loudspeaker

    2 min

    Place the replacement loudspeaker into the lower housing module. Press it down gently until it sits flat against the contact pads.

13. 13

    Reattach the speaker assembly

    2 min

    Align the speaker assembly with the bottom of the phone frame. Press firmly until it snaps back into place.

14. 14

    Tighten the frame screws

    3 min

    Reinsert and tighten the Phillips #000 screws around the speaker assembly and midframe. Ensure all screws are secure without over-tightening.

15. 15

    Reconnect the fingerprint flex cable

    2 min

    Position the rear cover near the chassis and snap the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector back onto the motherboard.

16. 16

    Apply fresh back cover adhesive

    3 min

    Clean off old adhesive remnants using isopropyl alcohol. Apply new pre-cut adhesive strips around the perimeter of the internal frame.

17. 17

    Seal the rear cover

    2 min

    Align the back panel precisely with the frame and press it firmly into place. Apply pressure around the edges for one minute to establish a strong bond.

18. 18

    Reinsert the SIM tray

    1 min

    Slide the SIM card tray back into its slot until it sits flush against the frame edge.