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Samsung Galaxy S5 Active Microphone Repair
Microphone Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement primary microphone daughterboard
- Pre-cut display assembly adhesive strips
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent ESD damage to internal electronics.
- Do not overheat the screen to avoid permanent damage to the AMOLED display panel.
- Use caution with sharp prying tools near the fragile display glass.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minEnsure the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active is completely powered off before starting the teardown.
- 2
Remove Rear Cover
1 minInsert a plastic pry tool into the upper notch and lift the rear cover off the chassis.
- 3
Remove Battery
1 minUse your finger or a spudger to lift the battery out of its bay from the bottom recess.
- 4
Extract MicroSD and SIM
1 minPush inward slightly to release and slide out both the microSD and SIM cards.
- 5
Heat Display Edges
3 minApply heat around the outer perimeter of the display for 2 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 6
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup on the upper half of the glass and pull upward gently to create a gap.
- 7
Slice Screen Adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic prying tool under the display edge and slide around the perimeter to slice the glue.
- 8
Disconnect Display Flex
2 minPry open the tiny access cover near the top and disconnect the display ribbon cable using a spudger.
- 9
Remove Display Assembly
1 minLift the display assembly away from the phone body completely and set it aside safely.
- 10
Unscrew Midframe Screws
3 minRemove all Phillips #000 screws securing the midframe to the outer rear casing.
- 11
Unclip Midframe Assembly
2 minPress gently through the battery cavity to pop the midframe free from the rugged outer shell.
- 12
Disconnect Microphone Flex
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pop the microphone daughterboard connector off the main board.
- 13
Remove Damaged Microphone
2 minGently pry the primary microphone module and flex cable out of the bottom housing using tweezers.
- 14
Install Replacement Microphone
2 minPress the new microphone assembly into place and snap its ribbon connector firmly onto the board.
After your Samsung Galaxy S5 Active microphone repair
Power the Galaxy S5 Active back on and test the microphone 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 S5 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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