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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 3 loudspeaker module
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Power off the device completely and remove the battery before working on internal components.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to sensitive electronics.
- Use caution when prying midframe clips to avoid snapping the plastic frame.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the S Pen
1 minPress the top of the S Pen to release it, then slide it out from the bottom slot of the device.
- 2
Remove the rear cover
1 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the notch near the power button and pry the rear cover off.
- 3
Remove the battery
1 minLift the battery out of its compartment using the recessed notch at the bottom edge.
- 4
Eject the micro SD card
1 minPress the micro SD card inward until it clicks, then pull it straight out of its slot.
- 5
Eject the SIM card
1 minSlide the SIM card out from its designated slot above the battery bay.
- 6
Remove midframe screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 12 screws securing the rear midframe assembly.
- 7
Unclip the midframe
3 minInsert a spudger between the front display assembly and the outer chrome midframe rim to release the perimeter clips.
- 8
Remove the midframe
1 minGently lift the midframe away from the display and motherboard assembly once all clips are freed.
- 9
Pry out the loudspeaker module
2 minUse tweezers or the flat end of a spudger to carefully lift the speaker module out of the lower midframe cavity.
- 10
Install the new loudspeaker
2 minPlace the replacement speaker module into the midframe slot and press down lightly to seat it.
- 11
Reattach the midframe
2 minAlign the midframe with the phone chassis and press firmly along the edges until all plastic clips snap into place.
- 12
Secure the midframe screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the 12 Phillips #00 screws around the perimeter of the midframe.
- 13
Reinsert SIM and micro SD cards
1 minSlide the SIM card and micro SD card back into their respective slots until fully seated.
- 14
Reinstall the battery
1 minAlign the gold battery contacts with the terminal pins in the phone and press the battery flat into place.
- 15
Snap on the rear cover
1 minPosition the rear cover over the phone and press around all edges until it snaps tight.
- 16
Reinsert the S Pen
1 minSlide the S Pen back into its housing slot until it locks securely into place.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 speaker repair
Power the Galaxy Note 3 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 3 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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