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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy S8 Active loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Power off the device completely before beginning disassembly.
- Use plastic tools around the battery to prevent electrical short circuits or punctures.
- Wear eye protection when applying heat or working with prying tools.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Heat the rear cover edges
3 minApply heat to the edges of the textured rear cover using a heat gun or hairdryer for 2-3 minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 3
Attach suction cup
1 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear cover near the bottom edge.
- 4
Insert opening pick
2 minPull up gently on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert a plastic opening pick under the rear cover lip.
- 5
Slice rear adhesive
4 minSlide the opening pick around the entire perimeter of the device to release the adhesive strips and plastic clips.
- 6
Remove the back cover
1 minGently lift the rear cover off the frame and set it aside.
- 7
Unscrew midframe fasteners
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 11 screws securing the plastic midframe and loudspeaker housing.
- 8
Disconnect the battery
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to snap the battery connector straight up from the motherboard socket.
- 9
Pry up the loudspeaker assembly
2 minInsert a spudger under the lower edge of the speaker module and gently pry it upward to detach it from the frame.
- 10
Remove the old loudspeaker
1 minLift the loudspeaker housing out of the lower chassis and inspect the contact pads for debris.
- 11
Install the new loudspeaker
2 minPosition the new loudspeaker assembly over the bottom frame and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 12
Reconnect the battery
1 minAlign the battery flex cable over its connector and press down carefully until it clicks into place.
- 13
Reinstall midframe screws
3 minReplace the 11 Phillips #00 screws to secure the speaker module and upper midframe to the phone frame.
- 14
Apply new frame adhesive
3 minClean remaining adhesive residue with isopropyl alcohol, then apply new pre-cut adhesive tape along the perimeter frame.
- 15
Seal the back cover
2 minAlign the back cover with the frame and press firmly along all edges to snap clips and seal the adhesive.
After your Samsung Galaxy S8 Active speaker repair
Power the Galaxy S8 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 S8 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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