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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Microphone Repair
Microphone Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening pick
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy S6 Edge microphone assembly
- Pre-cut rear glass adhesive strip
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating glass panels to protect against accidental shattering.
- Disconnect the battery immediately after removing the midframe to prevent electric short circuits.
- Do not puncture, flex, or apply heat directly to the lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top edge of the device. Push firmly to eject the tray and pull it completely out.
- 2
Heat Rear Glass Panel
3 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer on low heat to warm the outer edges of the rear glass for 2 to 3 minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the back cover.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup on the lower third of the rear glass. Pull up on the suction handle to create a small gap between the glass and frame.
- 4
Slice Rear Panel Adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Carefully slide the pick along all four edges to slice through the adhesive seal.
- 5
Remove Rear Glass Cover
2 minGently lift the rear glass cover away from the body once all adhesive is severed. Set the glass panel aside on a clean surface.
- 6
Unscrew Midframe Screws
4 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the 13 screws securing the midframe to the internal chassis.
- 7
Separate Midframe from Display Assembly
3 minGently push down on the battery while pulling up on the plastic midframe edges to unclip it from the display assembly.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Connector
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 9
Disconnect Upper Motherboard Flex Cables
3 minDisconnect the front camera, display, and ear speaker flex cables from the motherboard using a spudger.
- 10
Disconnect Micro-USB Daughterboard Connectors
2 minPry up the lower daughterboard and touch key flex cable connectors attached to the bottom section of the motherboard.
- 11
Remove Motherboard
2 minCarefully lift the motherboard out of the phone body from the top edge, ensuring no remaining flex cables snag on the board.
- 12
Unseat Primary Microphone Assembly
3 minUse tweezers to gently pry the primary microphone module and lower daughterboard assembly from the bottom of the housing.
- 13
Install Replacement Microphone Assembly
3 minAlign the new microphone module into its slot in the lower chassis and press the attached flex cable flat into place.
- 14
Reinstall Motherboard
3 minLower the motherboard back into the chassis, carefully routing the lower daughterboard flex cables above the motherboard.
- 15
Reconnect Flex Cables and Battery
4 minPress down firmly on all camera, display, daughterboard, and battery flex connectors until they snap securely onto the motherboard.
- 16
Secure Midframe Screws
4 minAlign the plastic midframe over the body, press until it clicks into place, and reinstall the 13 Phillips #000 screws.
- 17
Reattach Rear Glass Panel
4 minApply fresh pre-cut rear cover adhesive to the frame, align the rear glass panel, and press firmly around all edges to seal.
After your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge microphone repair
Power the Galaxy S6 Edge 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 S6 Edge job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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