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Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement loudspeaker module for Galaxy S20 Plus
- Precut rear glass adhesive sticker
- High-purity isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against glass splinters during panel removal.
- Avoid applying direct high heat near the lithium-ion battery location.
- Disconnect the battery flex cable immediately after opening to prevent short circuits.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons simultaneously, then tap Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole at the top edge of the phone to pop out the SIM card tray.
- 3
Heat Rear Glass
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer to the edges of the rear glass on medium heat for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and gently pull upward to create a slight gap.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
1 minSlide a thin plastic prying tool or opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup.
- 6
Slice Back Glass Adhesive
3 minCarefully slide the opening pick around all four edges of the back cover to separate the adhesive completely.
- 7
Lift Off Rear Glass
1 minGently lift the rear glass cover off the frame and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 8
Unscrew Charging Coil Shield
2 minRemove the five Phillips #00 screws securing the upper antenna and wireless charging coil frame.
- 9
Detach Wireless Charging Coil
2 minUse a spudger to disconnect the coil flex cable, then peel the wireless charging panel away from the chassis.
- 10
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minPry the main battery flex cable directly off its socket on the motherboard to cut power.
- 11
Unscrew Loudspeaker Module
2 minRemove the five Phillips #00 screws holding the lower loudspeaker housing at the bottom of the device.
- 12
Remove Old Loudspeaker
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the loudspeaker assembly edge and lift it out of the lower frame.
- 13
Position New Loudspeaker
1 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker assembly with the bottom frame recess and press it down flush into position.
- 14
Fasten Loudspeaker Screws
2 minThread and tighten the five Phillips #00 screws to firmly secure the new speaker module.
- 15
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minAlign the battery flex connector over its terminal and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 16
Reinstall Wireless Charging Coil
2 minLay the coil shield flat over the upper board, connect its flex connector, and secure its five Phillips #00 screws.
- 17
Apply Rear Glass Adhesive
3 minClean remaining adhesive off the frame with isopropyl alcohol and lay down a new precut adhesive strip.
- 18
Seal Rear Glass Panel
2 minAlign the back glass over the frame and apply firm pressure along all four edges to bond the adhesive.
After your Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S20 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 S20 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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