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Samsung Galaxy S10 5G Microphone Repair
Microphone Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- iOpener or heat gun
- Suction handle
- Opening picks
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Spudger
- Precision tweezers
- SIM card eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy S10 5G microphone sub-board
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive
- 99% isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Power off the device completely before performing any disassembly.
- Wear safety glasses to protect against potential glass fragments.
- Use an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic damage.
- Do not puncture or pry against the lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down and Remove SIM Tray
2 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the top edge to remove the SIM card tray. Ensure the Galaxy S10 5G is completely powered off.
- 2
Heat the Rear Glass
4 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun around the outer edges of the rear glass for two minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 3
Create an Opening Gap
2 minPlace a suction handle near the bottom edge of the back cover and pull upward firmly to create a slight gap.
- 4
Slice the Edge Adhesive
5 minInsert an opening pick into the gap and slide it along the bottom, left, right, and top edges to separate the glue.
- 5
Remove the Back Cover
2 minLift the rear glass panel away from the chassis and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 6
Unscrew Middle Frame Screws
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 15 screws securing the upper shield and wireless charging coil frame.
- 7
Detach Wireless Charging Pad
2 minDisconnect the wireless charging coil press-connector from the motherboard using a spudger and peel the pad away.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery
1 minPry the battery press-connector straight up from the motherboard with a plastic spudger to cut power.
- 9
Remove the Loudspeaker Assembly
3 minPry up and remove the bottom speaker assembly to expose the lower daughterboard containing the primary microphone.
- 10
Disconnect Sub-Board Flex Cables
3 minUnplug the interconnect flex cables and display extension cable connected to the lower sub-board using a spudger.
- 11
Unscrew the Microphone Sub-Board
2 minRemove the single Phillips #00 retaining screw holding the microphone and USB port board to the frame.
- 12
Pry Up Damaged Board
3 minInsert a flat plastic opening tool beneath the daughterboard and carefully lever it out of its housing.
- 13
Install New Microphone Board
3 minPosition the replacement microphone sub-board into the frame recess and press down gently until seated.
- 14
Secure Sub-Board Screws
2 minReinstall the Phillips #00 retaining screw to firmly lock the new microphone board into position.
After your Samsung Galaxy S10 5G microphone repair
Power the Galaxy S10 5G back on and test the microphone 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 S10 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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