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Samsung Galaxy Fold 4G Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Fold 4G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy Fold 4G speaker module
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Power off the phone completely before starting to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Wear protective eyewear to guard against potential glass splinters if the rear glass is cracked.
- Do not puncture or bend the internal batteries during component removal.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the Galaxy Fold.
- 2
Heat the Outer Back Glass
2 minApply heat evenly around the perimeter of the outer rear cover for about two minutes to soften the underlying adhesive.
- 3
Attach the Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear glass and pull upward firmly to create a gap between the glass and frame.
- 4
Insert an Opening Pick
2 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the seam opened by the suction cup.
- 5
Slice the Rear Cover Adhesive
3 minCarefully slide the opening pick around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the adhesive seals.
- 6
Remove the Rear Glass Panel
2 minLift the rear cover straight up from the phone chassis and set it aside safely.
- 7
Unscrew the Midframe and Charging Assembly
4 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the plastic upper midframe and wireless charging pad in place.
- 8
Detach the Wireless Charging Coil
2 minGently peel the wireless charging coil assembly away from the motherboard frame.
- 9
Unscrew the Lower Speaker Housing
3 minRemove the remaining Phillips screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing to the bottom section of the device.
- 10
Pry Out the Damaged Speaker
2 minInsert a flat spudger under the lower edge of the speaker module and carefully lever it out of its recess.
- 11
Transfer Gaskets and Filters
2 minUse precision tweezers to move any small rubber alignment gaskets or mesh covers from the original speaker to the new part.
- 12
Install the Replacement Speaker Module
2 minAlign the new speaker module over the bottom cavity and press down until it snaps flush into place.
- 13
Secure the Speaker Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips #000 screws to anchor the speaker housing firmly.
- 14
Reinstall the Charging Assembly and Back Glass
4 minReattach the wireless charging coil, apply fresh pre-cut adhesive around the frame, and press the back glass down firmly to seal the phone.
After your Samsung Galaxy Fold 4G speaker repair
Power the Galaxy Fold 4G 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 Fold 4G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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