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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy S6 Active loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses while heating and prying the back panel.
- Always disconnect the battery before working on internal electronics to prevent short circuits.
- Avoid bending or puncturing the lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off. Ensure the device is completely shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole beside the SIM tray. Push firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it.
- 3
Heat the rear cover
3 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer on low power to warm the perimeter of the back panel for two minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 4
Attach suction cup
1 minPress a suction cup tool near the bottom edge of the back panel to create a firm seal.
- 5
Slice the adhesive
4 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert a plastic prying tool to slice the adhesive around the perimeter.
- 6
Remove the rear cover
1 minLift the rear cover straight off the chassis and set it aside.
- 7
Unscrew the midframe
3 minRemove the 12 Phillips #00 screws securing the internal midframe to the assembly.
- 8
Detach the midframe
3 minPry around the perimeter of the phone with a spudger to disengage the plastic retention clips and separate the midframe.
- 9
Disconnect the battery
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery connector directly up from the motherboard.
- 10
Remove the speaker module
2 minPry up the loudspeaker module from the bottom portion of the frame using a spudger or tweezers.
- 11
Install the new speaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module with the housing recess and press it firmly into position.
- 12
Reconnect the battery
1 minAlign the battery press connector over its socket on the motherboard and press down gently until it snaps into place.
- 13
Reinstall the midframe
4 minSnap the midframe back onto the chassis and replace the 12 Phillips screws.
- 14
Reseal the rear cover
3 minApply new custom adhesive strips around the rear frame, then press the back cover firmly into place to secure it.
After your Samsung Galaxy S6 Active speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S6 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 S6 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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