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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Plastic spudger
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge loudspeaker
- Pre-cut rear back glass adhesive sticker
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes in case the rear glass cracks during removal.
- Do not bend, puncture, or apply leverage directly against the internal lithium-ion battery.
- Ensure the device is powered off before using metal or heating tools.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then select Power Off to shut down the phone completely.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the top edge of the device to pop out the SIM and microSD tray.
- 3
Heat Rear Glass
2 minApply a heat gun or heated pad to the back glass edges for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower section of the back glass.
- 5
Create Gap with Opening Pick
2 minPull up on the suction handle and slide a plastic opening pick under the glass panel edge.
- 6
Slice Rear Adhesive
4 minSlide the plastic pick along all four sides of the rear cover to cut through the remaining adhesive.
- 7
Remove Rear Glass Cover
1 minGently lift the rear glass off the frame and set it aside in a safe location.
- 8
Unscrew Midframe Fasteners
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the 12 screws securing the interior frame components.
- 9
Remove Upper Antenna Assembly
2 minPry up and lift out the plastic top antenna cover and wireless charging pad.
- 10
Pry Up Loudspeaker Module
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the lower speaker assembly off the phone frame.
- 11
Install New Loudspeaker Module
2 minAlign the replacement speaker assembly over the lower frame contacts and press it firmly into position.
- 12
Reinstall Upper Antenna Assembly
2 minPlace the top antenna and wireless charging pad back into position on the top half of the motherboard.
- 13
Secure Midframe Screws
3 minReinsert and tighten all 12 Phillips #000 screws to hold the internal assemblies firmly in place.
- 14
Apply New Rear Adhesive
3 minClean the rear glass perimeter with isopropyl alcohol and attach a fresh pre-cut adhesive seal.
- 15
Seal Rear Cover
2 minAlign the rear glass cover with the phone body and press firmly around all edges to secure it.
After your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S7 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 S7 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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