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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic Opening Tool
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- Anti-static Wrist Strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Loudspeaker
- Microfiber Cloth
- Isopropyl Alcohol 90%+
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge to sensitive electronics.
- Do not force or puncture the lithium-ion battery during removal.
- Ensure the device is completely powered off before unscrewing internal components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the Power button until the power options menu appears on screen. Tap Power Off and wait for the screen to turn completely black.
- 2
Pry Off the Rear Cover
1 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the notch near the top edge of the back cover. Gently pry upward to release the water-resistant plastic snaps around the perimeter.
- 3
Remove the Battery
1 minLift the battery out of its recess using the notch at the bottom edge. Place the battery on a clean, flat surface.
- 4
Remove the MicroSD and SIM Cards
1 minPush the microSD card and SIM card inward until you hear a click, then slide them out of their respective slots.
- 5
Remove the Midframe Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 12 screws securing the inner midframe to the display assembly. Store the screws together on a magnetic pad.
- 6
Unclip the Midframe Edges
2 minInsert the flat edge of a spudger between the midframe bezel and the display glass near the volume buttons. Pry gently around the outer seam to disengage the retaining clips.
- 7
Separate the Midframe from the Frame
1 minCarefully lift the midframe off the front panel assembly. Place the display assembly face-down on a microfiber cloth to prevent scratches.
- 8
Pry Out the Speaker Assembly
2 minInsert the tip of a spudger under the loudspeaker module located at the bottom of the midframe. Pry upward to break the light adhesive holding the speaker in place.
- 9
Clean the Speaker Housing
1 minUse tweezers to clear any remnant adhesive or dirt from the loudspeaker recess. Ensure the gold spring contacts inside the housing are clean.
- 10
Position the New Loudspeaker
1 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module with the recess on the midframe. Press down firmly to seat the speaker flush into the housing.
- 11
Reattach the Midframe
2 minPlace the midframe back over the front screen assembly. Press around all four edges until you hear the clips snap into place.
- 12
Secure the Midframe Screws
3 minReinstall the 12 Phillips #00 screws into the midframe in a crisscross pattern until finger-tight.
- 13
Reinstall Cards, Battery, and Cover
2 minInsert the SIM and microSD cards into their slots, lower the battery into place, and press the back cover firmly until fully sealed.
After your Samsung Galaxy S4 Active speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S4 Active 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 S4 Active job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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