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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 precision screwdriver
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction cup
- Plastic opening picks
- Plastic spudger
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut rear glass adhesive sticker
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating rear glass to guard against potential glass fragmentation.
- Do not puncture or apply excessive force to the battery when lifting the midframe.
- Keep heat gun temperatures under control to avoid damaging the AMOLED display panel.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off on the screen to shut down the phone completely.
- 2
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the hole at the top of the device and pull out the tray.
- 3
Heat Rear Glass Cover
3 minApply a heat gun or heated pad around the outer edges of the rear glass for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower section of the rear glass cover.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPull up on the suction cup handle to create a small gap and insert an opening pick under the glass edge.
- 6
Slice Rear Glass Adhesive
4 minSlide the opening pick around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the perimeter adhesive.
- 7
Lift Off Rear Glass
1 minCarefully lift the rear glass panel off the midframe and place it on a clean surface.
- 8
Remove Midframe Screws
4 minUnscrew the 13 Phillips #00 screws securing the midframe to the internal chassis assembly.
- 9
Warm Frame Edges
2 minBriefly warm the perimeter of the front assembly to loosen internal adhesive holding the midframe.
- 10
Separate Midframe Assembly
3 minGently press down on the battery while pulling the plastic midframe edges upward to unsnap it from the chassis.
- 11
Pry Out Speaker Module
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the original loudspeaker module out from the lower midframe housing.
- 12
Clean Speaker Recess
2 minUse isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove old adhesive and debris from the speaker cavity.
- 13
Install Replacement Speaker
2 minPosition the new loudspeaker module into the lower midframe socket and press firmly until it sits flush.
- 14
Reattach Midframe Assembly
3 minAlign the midframe over the phone assembly and press down along the perimeter until it snaps back into place.
- 15
Secure Midframe Screws
4 minReinstall and tighten all 13 Phillips #00 screws into the midframe in an alternating pattern.
- 16
Apply Rear Glass Adhesive
3 minPeel and align a new pre-cut adhesive strip onto the rear frame perimeter.
- 17
Press Rear Glass Cover
2 minAlign the rear glass panel over the frame and press firmly along all edges to complete the seal.
After your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S6 Edge 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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