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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Suction handle
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Plastic spudger
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy Note 9 loudspeaker module
- Custom rear glass adhesive pre-cut sticker
- 91% isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating glass to protect against sharp fragments if the glass cracks.
- Do not use sharp metal tools near the internal battery to avoid accidental puncture.
- Allow heated components to cool sufficiently before handling to prevent skin burns.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the hole at the top edge of the phone to eject the SIM and microSD card tray.
- 2
Remove the S Pen
1 minPush inward on the S Pen top button until it clicks, then slide the stylus completely out of its slot.
- 3
Heat the Back Glass
3 minApply a heat gun or heated iOpener along the perimeter of the back cover for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Handle
2 minPlace a suction handle near the bottom edge of the glass back panel and pull up with steady force to create a slight gap.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
1 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap between the glass back cover and the aluminum frame.
- 6
Slice Rear Adhesive
4 minSlide plastic picks around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the remaining adhesive tape.
- 7
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor Cable
2 minSlightly tilt the back cover open and use the flat end of a plastic spudger to disconnect the short fingerprint reader ribbon cable.
- 8
Remove Back Cover
1 minLift the rear glass completely off the phone body and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 9
Unscrew Loudspeaker Assembly
3 minRemove the seven Phillips PH00 screws securing the bottom loudspeaker cover to the phone chassis.
- 10
Pry Out Loudspeaker Module
2 minInsert the edge of a spudger under the top ridge of the lower loudspeaker housing and pry upward to detach it.
- 11
Position New Loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module with the bottom recess of the phone and press down firmly until it clicks into position.
- 12
Fasten Loudspeaker Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the seven Phillips PH00 screws to lock the speaker assembly in place.
- 13
Reconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minHold the back cover near the upper frame and press the fingerprint connector straight down onto its motherboard socket.
- 14
Reseal Back Cover
4 minApply new custom-cut rear adhesive strips to the edges of the frame, then press the back glass firmly onto the phone to seal it.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 9 speaker repair
Power the Galaxy Note 9 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 9 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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