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Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (A225 2021) Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (A225 2021)
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic Opening Picks
- Suction Cup
- Plastic Spudger
- Heat Gun or Hairdryer
- SIM Eject Tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Loudspeaker Assembly
- Pre-cut Back Cover Adhesive
- Isopropyl Alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating and prying plastic components.
- Always disconnect the battery before installing or handling internal components.
- Do not puncture or bend the battery while working near the internal layout.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left edge. Push firmly to eject the tray and remove it completely.
- 2
Heat Rear Panel Edges
2 minApply a heat gun or hairdryer along the perimeter of the back panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup onto the lower half of the back cover and pull upward to create a small gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
1 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created between the rear cover and the midframe.
- 5
Slice Rear Cover Adhesive
3 minSlide the pick around all four sides of the phone to cut through the perimeter adhesive.
- 6
Remove Rear Panel
1 minLift the plastic rear panel straight up and remove it from the frame.
- 7
Unscrew Midframe Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all 16 screws securing the midframe to the inner assembly.
- 8
Unclip Midframe
2 minInsert an opening pick into the seam between the display assembly and the outer midframe plastic rim to pop open the retention clips.
- 9
Detach Midframe
1 minLift the midframe off the chassis and set it aside.
- 10
Disconnect Battery Connector
1 minUse a plastic spudger to gently pry the battery cable connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 11
Pry Out Loudspeaker Module
2 minInsert the point of a spudger beneath the lower speaker housing and pry it up from the frame.
- 12
Position New Loudspeaker
1 minPlace the replacement loudspeaker into the bottom cavity of the phone, making sure contact pins align properly.
- 13
Press Speaker into Place
1 minGently press down on the new loudspeaker module until it sits flush against the chassis.
- 14
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minAlign the press connector over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 15
Reinstall Midframe Assembly
2 minAlign the plastic midframe over the phone and press down around the outer edges until all plastic clips snap tight.
- 16
Fasten Midframe Screws
3 minReinstall the 16 Phillips screws to firmly secure the midframe to the internal structure.
- 17
Reattach Rear Cover
2 minApply new adhesive tape to the perimeter of the rear cover, align it with the frame, and press firmly for 30 seconds.
- 18
Reinsert SIM Card Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until it sits flush.
After your Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (A225 2021) speaker repair
Power the Galaxy A22 4G (A225 2021) 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 Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (A225 2021) job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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