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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Suction handle
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- iOpener or heat gun
- SIM eject tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from broken glass during back cover removal.
- Disconnect the battery flex cable before handling internal components to avoid electrical shorts.
- Do not heat the device above 80°C (176°F) to prevent damage to the lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off and Eject SIM Tray
2 minTurn off your Galaxy Note 10 Lite completely. Use a SIM eject tool to remove the SIM card tray and slide out the S Pen.
- 2
Heat the Rear Cover
3 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the back cover edges for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Handle
2 minPress a suction handle onto the bottom edge of the back cover and pull upward firmly to create a small gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap created between the back cover and the frame.
- 5
Slice Rear Adhesive
4 minSlide the pick along all four sides of the rear glass to cut through the perimeter adhesive.
- 6
Lift Off Back Cover
2 minGently lift the back cover off the chassis and set it aside.
- 7
Unscrew Midframe and Speaker Screws
5 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 16 screws securing the midframe and lower loudspeaker assembly.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery
2 minPry the battery connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- 9
Pry Up Loudspeaker Assembly
3 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the edge of the bottom loudspeaker housing and lift it out of the frame.
- 10
Install New Loudspeaker Module
2 minPosition the new loudspeaker assembly over the lower sub-board region and press it down flush into the frame.
- 11
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minPress the battery flex cable connector back into its motherboard socket until it snaps into place.
- 12
Replace Plastic Midframe
2 minSet the midframe piece back into position over the motherboard and upper frame.
- 13
Secure Midframe Screws
4 minReinsert and tighten the 16 Phillips #00 screws to secure the speaker module and midframe.
- 14
Apply Back Cover Adhesive
3 minClean remaining adhesive off the frame edges with isopropyl alcohol and align new pre-cut adhesive strips.
- 15
Seal the Back Cover
2 minAlign the back cover with the body and press firmly along the perimeter to re-establish the bond.
- 16
Reinsert SIM Tray and S Pen
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot and reinsert the S Pen.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite speaker repair
Power the Galaxy Note 10 Lite 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 Note 10 Lite job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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