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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic Opening Tool
- Spudger
- Precision Tweezers
- Anti-static Wrist Strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Loudspeaker Module
Safety
- Always power down the device completely before beginning disassembly.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging internal electrical components through static discharge.
- Do not force or bend plastic housing clips to prevent permanent cosmetic or structural damage.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the Power button on the right edge of the device. Tap 'Power off' on the screen and confirm shut down before starting.
- 2
Remove the S-Pen
1 minSlide the S-Pen stylus out from its slot at the bottom corner of the device frame.
- 3
Pry off the rear cover
1 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the small notch near the power button. Gently pry the rear cover up and lift it away from the chassis.
- 4
Remove the battery
1 minInsert a fingernail or plastic opening tool into the recess at the bottom of the battery compartment. Lift the battery up and remove it.
- 5
Remove the microSD card
1 minPress the microSD card inward slightly until it clicks, then release and pull it straight out of its slot.
- 6
Remove the SIM card
1 minSlide the SIM card out of its slot using your thumb or a plastic tool.
- 7
Unscrew the midframe
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eleven 3.0 mm screws securing the midframe to the phone body.
- 8
Pry off the midframe
3 minInsert a plastic opening tool between the chrome bezel midframe and the front glass assembly. Pry around the perimeter to release the plastic retainers.
- 9
Separate the midframe assembly
2 minLift the midframe housing, which contains the speaker assembly, straight off the display and motherboard chassis.
- 10
Remove the old loudspeaker
2 minUse fine tweezers to gently pry the loudspeaker module out of its recessed housing in the midframe.
- 11
Install the new loudspeaker
2 minPlace the new loudspeaker module into the midframe recess, ensuring the gold spring contact pins face outward correctly.
- 12
Snap midframe onto the body
2 minAlign the midframe over the motherboard assembly and press firmly around the edges until all perimeter clips snap shut.
- 13
Reinstall midframe screws
3 minThread and tighten the eleven 3.0 mm Phillips #00 screws to secure the midframe to the phone.
- 14
Reinsert the SIM card
1 minSlide the SIM card back into its designated metal slot until fully seated.
- 15
Reinsert the microSD card
1 minPush the microSD card into its slot until you feel it spring-lock into position.
- 16
Install the battery
1 minAlign the gold contacts of the battery with the terminals inside the compartment and press it flat into place.
- 17
Attach the rear cover
1 minPosition the rear cover on the back of the phone and press down firmly around the perimeter until every latch snaps.
- 18
Reinsert the S-Pen
1 minSlide the S-Pen back into its dedicated slot until flush with the outer housing.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 speaker repair
Power the Galaxy Note 2 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 2 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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