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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement loudspeaker assembly
- Back cover adhesive sticker
- Isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher)
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating and working with glass panels.
- Disconnect the battery press connector immediately after opening to prevent short circuits.
- Do not use metal tools near the battery to avoid puncture hazards.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off device
1 minTurn off your Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite completely before starting the disassembly.
- 2
Eject SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top left edge to pop out the tray.
- 3
Heat back cover
3 minApply heat along the edges of the back cover for 2 minutes using a heat gun set to low.
- 4
Attach suction cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull up firmly to create a small gap.
- 5
Insert opening pick
2 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap created between the rear glass and the frame.
- 6
Slice rear adhesive
4 minSlide the pick around the full perimeter of the phone to cut through the back cover adhesive.
- 7
Remove back cover
1 minLift the rear glass cover off the body carefully and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 8
Unscrew top bracket
3 minRemove the six Phillips #000 screws holding the upper motherboard cover in place.
- 9
Remove top bracket
2 minPry up the motherboard bracket using a spudger and set it aside.
- 10
Disconnect battery cable
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- 11
Unscrew loudspeaker assembly
3 minRemove the seven Phillips #000 screws securing the lower speaker assembly to the frame.
- 12
Remove old speaker
2 minInsert a flat spudger under the loudspeaker assembly edge and lift it out of the phone.
- 13
Install new speaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module with the bottom frame recess and press it gently into place.
- 14
Secure loudspeaker screws
3 minReinstall the seven Phillips #000 screws to firmly fasten the speaker module.
- 15
Reconnect battery
1 minAlign the battery flex connector over its socket and press down until it clicks into place.
- 16
Reattach top bracket
3 minPosition the top bracket over the motherboard and secure it with the six Phillips #000 screws.
- 17
Apply new adhesive
4 minClean remaining glue with isopropyl alcohol and apply a pre-cut replacement adhesive strip along the perimeter.
- 18
Reseal back cover
2 minAlign the back glass panel precisely with the frame and press around all edges to seal it.
After your Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S10 Lite 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 S10 Lite job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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