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Samsung Galaxy S6 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S6
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy S6 loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut back glass adhesive strip
- Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear safety glasses while heating and separating glass panels to protect against potential glass splintering.
- Do not overheat the device; keep the heat source moving to avoid damaging the battery or screen.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then select Power Off to shut down the device completely.
- 2
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or straightened paperclip into the hole beside the SIM tray and pull the tray out.
- 3
Heat Rear Glass
3 minApply heat to the outer edges of the rear glass with a heat gun or hairdryer for approximately 2 to 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup onto the lower third of the rear glass panel and gently pull upward to create a small gap.
- 5
Slice Rear Adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and carefully slide it around all four edges to slice through the adhesive.
- 6
Remove Rear Glass
1 minLift the rear glass cover straight off the chassis and set it aside safely.
- 7
Unscrew Midframe Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all 13 screws securing the plastic midframe to the display assembly.
- 8
Separate Midframe from Display
2 minGently push down on the battery with your thumb while lifting the edges of the plastic midframe to separate the two halves.
- 9
Unclip Speaker Assembly
2 minUse a spudger to carefully unhook the plastic retaining tabs securing the loudspeaker module located at the bottom of the midframe.
- 10
Remove Old Loudspeaker
1 minLift the damaged loudspeaker module out of the lower midframe housing using precision tweezers.
- 11
Install New Loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker into the lower midframe recess and press down firmly until the clips snap into place.
- 12
Reattach Midframe Assembly
2 minLower the midframe assembly back onto the screen and body assembly, pressing around the edges until it snaps together.
- 13
Fasten Midframe Screws
3 minReinstall the 13 Phillips #000 screws evenly into the midframe to secure the internal structure.
- 14
Clean Old Adhesive
2 minUse isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth to wipe away leftover adhesive residue from the rear glass and frame.
- 15
Apply New Rear Adhesive
2 minPeel the backing off a new pre-cut back glass adhesive strip and apply it precisely around the frame border.
- 16
Seal Rear Glass Panel
2 minPosition the rear glass cover over the phone and press down firmly around all edges to bond the adhesive.
- 17
Reinsert SIM Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the device until it sits flush.
After your Samsung Galaxy S6 speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S6 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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