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Samsung Galaxy S2 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S2
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy S2 loudspeaker module
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Always power off the phone completely before removing internal components.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging sensitive electronic components.
- Handle delicate flex cables with care to prevent tearing connectors.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove the back cover
1 minInsert your thumbnail or a plastic prying tool into the notch at the top of the back cover. Gently lever the cover off the phone frame.
- 3
Remove the battery
1 minUse your finger to lift the battery up from the recess at the bottom edge. Pull the battery out and set it aside.
- 4
Remove the SIM card
1 minPress down slightly on the SIM card and slide it out of its spring-loaded slot.
- 5
Remove the microSD card
1 minPush the microSD card inward until it clicks, then release it to spring the card out of its slot.
- 6
Unscrew the midframe
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the rear midframe to the chassis.
- 7
Pry open the midframe
3 minInsert a plastic prying tool between the front glass assembly and the midframe outer edge. Run the tool around the perimeter to release the plastic clips.
- 8
Separate the midframe
2 minGently lift the midframe away from the front panel assembly to expose the motherboard.
- 9
Disconnect the speaker assembly connector
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the speaker flex cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket.
- 10
Remove the loudspeaker module
2 minInsert tweezers underneath the plastic loudspeaker housing at the bottom of the chassis and lift it out.
- 11
Install the new speaker module
2 minAlign the replacement speaker assembly into the lower chassis recess and press gently until it sits flush.
- 12
Reconnect the speaker flex cable
1 minPosition the flex cable connector directly over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 13
Reattach the midframe
2 minAlign the rear midframe over the front assembly and press along the edges until all plastic perimeter clips snap shut.
- 14
Secure the midframe screws
3 minReinstall the seven Phillips #00 screws around the midframe to hold the assembly together.
- 15
Reinstall SIM, memory card, and battery
2 minSlide the SIM and microSD cards back into their respective slots, then insert the battery top-first into its compartment.
- 16
Snap on the back cover
1 minPlace the back cover over the rear of the device and press firmly along all edges to snap it securely in place.
After your Samsung Galaxy S2 speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S2 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 S2 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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