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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction cup
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus loudspeaker
- Pre-cut rear glass adhesive sticker
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses while heating and handling glass panels to protect from glass splinters.
- Attach an anti-static wrist strap before touching internal electronic components to prevent ESD damage.
- Disconnect the battery before replacing internal components to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Do not puncture or exert heavy pressure on the lithium-ion battery during frame separation.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top edge of the device to pop out the tray. Pull the tray completely out and set it aside.
- 2
Heat the rear glass panel
3 minApply continuous heat to the edges of the rear glass using a heat gun or iOpener for two minutes to soften the adhesive. Do not overheat the glass panel.
- 3
Attach the suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back glass and press down firmly to secure a tight vacuum seal.
- 4
Create an opening gap
2 minPull up gently on the suction cup while pushing a plastic opening pick into the gap between the glass and metal frame.
- 5
Slice the perimeter adhesive
4 minSlide the plastic opening pick carefully around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the softened adhesive.
- 6
Detach the rear glass cover
2 minLift the rear glass cover straight off the chassis once all adhesive is severed. Store the glass panel in a safe, flat location.
- 7
Unscrew the midframe screws
4 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver from your precision set to remove all 18 screws securing the midframe assembly.
- 8
Separate the midframe chassis
3 minPress down gently on the battery while pulling upward on the midframe edges to unclip the midframe from the display assembly.
- 9
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minUse a plastic opening tool to gently pry up the battery press connector from its motherboard socket.
- 10
Locate the loudspeaker assembly
1 minPosition the midframe assembly under your headlamp so the bottom speaker area is clearly visible.
- 11
Unseat the original loudspeaker
2 minInsert tweezers or a plastic opening tool beneath the loudspeaker module in the lower midframe and pry it out of its housing.
- 12
Clean the speaker recess
2 minWipe away old adhesive residues and dust from the speaker compartment using isopropyl alcohol.
- 13
Position the new loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement speaker module over the mounting pins in the lower midframe and press down until seated firmly.
- 14
Reconnect the battery cable
1 minAlign the battery connector with the socket on the motherboard and press down until it snaps in place.
- 15
Reattach the midframe chassis
2 minPlace the midframe over the front display panel and press around the perimeter until all internal clips snap together.
- 16
Secure the midframe screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the 18 Phillips #000 screws around the frame to secure the assembly.
- 17
Apply fresh rear adhesive
3 minPlace pre-cut rear glass adhesive strips along the edges of the metal midframe chassis.
- 18
Reinstall the rear glass cover
2 minAlign the glass back cover over the phone frame and press firmly along the perimeter to lock the adhesive seal.
- 19
Reinsert the SIM tray
1 minSlide the SIM tray back into the top slot until it sits flush with the frame body.
After your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S6 Edge 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 S6 Edge 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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