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Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools / opening picks
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM card eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement loudspeaker module for Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Pre-cut back glass adhesive sticker
- High-concentration isopropyl alcohol (91%+)
Safety
- Power down the device completely before beginning disassembly to prevent short circuits.
- Disconnect the battery connector immediately after opening the device before removing internal components.
- Do not overheat the rear glass to avoid damaging the internal lithium-ion battery.
- Wear safety glasses when handling tools around glass edges.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Phone
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Remove the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the bottom edge of the frame to release the SIM tray, then pull it out.
- 3
Heat the Rear Glass Edges
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer on medium heat to warm the outer edges of the back glass for about two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach a Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear glass and pull upward gently to create a tiny seam between the glass and the frame.
- 5
Slice the Rear Glass Adhesive
4 minInsert a thin plastic pick into the gap and slowly slide it along all four edges to cut through the perimeter adhesive.
- 6
Remove the Back Glass
1 minCarefully lift the rear glass off the chassis and set it face down on a clean surface.
- 7
Unscrew Upper Midframe and Coil
4 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the 14 screws securing the wireless charging coil and upper midframe assembly.
- 8
Peel Back Wireless Charging Assembly
2 minGently lift the wireless charging pad and upper cover off the motherboard frame to expose the battery connector.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up off its motherboard socket.
- 10
Unscrew the Loudspeaker Assembly
3 minRemove the 7 Phillips #000 screws holding the loudspeaker module in place at the bottom of the device.
- 11
Remove Old Loudspeaker Module
2 minInsert a spudger into the notch under the loudspeaker housing and lift the module up and out of the phone body.
- 12
Position New Loudspeaker Module
2 minPlace the replacement loudspeaker into the lower compartment and press firmly until it snaps into position.
- 13
Reinstall Loudspeaker Screws
3 minInsert and tighten the 7 Phillips #000 screws to secure the new loudspeaker assembly.
- 14
Reconnect the Battery
1 minAlign the battery press connector over its motherboard socket and press down lightly until it clicks into place.
- 15
Reattach Upper Cover Assembly
4 minLay the wireless charging coil assembly flat over the motherboard and tighten the 14 Phillips screws securely.
- 16
Apply Fresh Back Glass Adhesive
3 minClean remaining old adhesive off the frame with isopropyl alcohol, then apply new pre-cut adhesive tape to the perimeter.
- 17
Seal Rear Glass and Insert SIM Tray
2 minAlign the back glass onto the chassis, press firmly along all edges to seal it, then reinsert the SIM tray.
After your Samsung Galaxy S23 FE speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S23 FE 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 S23 FE job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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