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Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
Before you begin
Tools
- Torx T3 screwdriver
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- SIM card eject tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy S7 Active loudspeaker module
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive gasket
Safety
- Always disconnect the battery before working near sensitive electronics.
- Wear safety glasses when using heat tools and opening sealed device housings.
- Avoid applying direct heat to the battery area for extended periods.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Turn off the device
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off to shut down the phone completely.
- 2
Remove the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the SIM tray and press firmly to pop out the tray.
- 3
Heat the rear cover
2 minApply heat to the outer edges of the rear cover for two minutes using a heat gun set on low.
- 4
Remove rear outer screws
3 minUse a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the 10 outer screws securing the rugged back cover.
- 5
Slice perimeter adhesive
4 minInsert an opening pick under the edge of the back cover and slide it around the perimeter to cut the waterproof seal.
- 6
Remove the back cover
1 minLift the rear outer cover straight up and off the inner chassis.
- 7
Remove midframe screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 11 screws holding the inner plastic midframe assembly.
- 8
Detach the midframe
2 minGently pry along the sides of the midframe with a plastic spudger to release its plastic clips.
- 9
Disconnect the battery
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 10
Remove speaker screws
2 minUnscrew the 2 Phillips #00 screws securing the loudspeaker module at the bottom of the device.
- 11
Pry out the loudspeaker
2 minWedge a plastic opening pick beneath the loudspeaker enclosure and lift it out of the lower recess.
- 12
Clean contact points
2 minLightly wipe the gold spring contacts on the motherboard using a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 13
Install the new loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module with the lower housing and press it down into position.
- 14
Fasten speaker screws
2 minReinstall the 2 Phillips #00 screws to hold the loudspeaker firmly in place.
- 15
Reconnect the battery
1 minAlign the battery flex connector over its socket on the motherboard and press down until it clicks.
- 16
Position the midframe
2 minAlign the plastic midframe over the phone and press around the edges to snap the clips into place.
- 17
Fasten midframe screws
3 minReinsert and tighten the 11 Phillips #00 screws to secure the midframe assembly.
- 18
Press rear cover on
2 minAlign the rugged back cover over the rear body and press firmly along the border to seat the seal.
- 19
Install rear outer screws
3 minDrive the 10 Torx T3 screws into the perimeter of the back cover until snug.
- 20
Reinsert SIM tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until flush.
After your Samsung Galaxy S7 Active speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S7 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 S7 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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