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Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Pre-cut rear glass adhesive strip
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses while applying heat to glass components.
- Do not concentrate high heat over the lithium-ion battery.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select 'Power Off' on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or thin paperclip into the hole at the top edge of the device to remove the SIM tray.
- 3
Heat Back Glass
3 minApply heat to the edges of the rear glass using a heat gun or hair dryer for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the waterproof adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower half of the back glass and pull upward firmly to create a small opening.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
2 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created between the rear glass and the frame.
- 6
Slice Bottom Adhesive
2 minMove the opening pick along the bottom edge of the device to separate the adhesive backing.
- 7
Slice Side Adhesives
3 minSlide the pick around the left and right edges, reheating as necessary if adhesive hardens.
- 8
Lift Off Rear Glass
2 minCarefully lift the rear glass cover away from the chassis and place it in a safe area.
- 9
Remove Wireless Coil Screws
3 minUnscrew the six Phillips #000 screws securing the upper midframe and wireless charging coil assembly.
- 10
Detach Wireless Charging Pad
2 minUse a spudger to unclip the top midframe and carefully peel the wireless charging coil away from the battery.
- 11
Remove Loudspeaker Screws
2 minUnbolt the seven Phillips #000 screws holding the lower speaker assembly in place at the bottom of the frame.
- 12
Pry Out Speaker Module
2 minInsert a spudger beneath the edge of the bottom speaker module and gently lift it out of the phone.
- 13
Position New Loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module into the lower cavity of the frame and press it gently into place.
- 14
Secure Speaker Screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the seven Phillips #000 screws to hold the new loudspeaker securely.
- 15
Reattach Wireless Charging Pad
3 minPosition the wireless charging assembly back over the motherboard and secure it with its six Phillips screws.
- 16
Reseal Back Glass
4 minApply new pre-cut adhesive strips around the frame perimeter, then align and firmly press the back glass down.
After your Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S10 Plus 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 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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