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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Plastic spudger tool
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Tweezers
- SIM ejector tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy Note 10 Plus loudspeaker module
- Rear glass custom adhesive sticker
- High-purity isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear protective eyewear to guard against glass splinters during heating and removal.
- Disconnect the battery press connector before removing or replacing internal components.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply direct heat directly onto the internal battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove SIM Tray and S Pen
2 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top edge to eject the SIM tray, then press and release the S Pen to slide it out.
- 2
Heat the Rear Glass
3 minApply a heat gun evenly along the outer edges of the rear glass for 2 minutes to soften the internal adhesive tape.
- 3
Apply Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear glass cover and lift firmly to create a tiny gap.
- 4
Slice Rear Glass Adhesive
5 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the gap and slice along all four perimeter edges to cut through the adhesive seal.
- 5
Lift Off Rear Glass
1 minCarefully lift the rear glass panel away from the frame and lay it on a clean workspace.
- 6
Unscrew Midframe Assembly
3 minRemove the five Phillips #000 screws holding down the top plastic midframe cover and wireless charging coil.
- 7
Remove Wireless Charging Assembly
2 minPry up the edges of the upper midframe and peel the connected wireless charging coil off the battery.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to pop the battery flex connector straight up off the motherboard socket.
- 9
Unscrew Loudspeaker Assembly
2 minUnscrew the five Phillips #000 screws securing the loudspeaker enclosure located at the bottom of the phone.
- 10
Pry Out Loudspeaker Module
2 minInsert a plastic spudger under the top lip of the bottom loudspeaker module and gently leverage it out of the chassis.
- 11
Install Replacement Loudspeaker
2 minPress the new loudspeaker unit firmly into the bottom cavity until it sits completely flush against the lower sub-board.
- 12
Reconnect Battery and Reinstall Wireless Coil
4 minAttach the battery cable back to the motherboard, lay down the wireless charging assembly, and tighten all ten Phillips screws.
- 13
Apply Pre-cut Adhesive and Seal Back Cover
4 minClean off old glue residue with isopropyl alcohol, place new pre-cut adhesive strips onto the perimeter, and press the back glass back into place.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus speaker repair
Power the Galaxy Note 10 Plus 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 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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