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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G bottom loudspeaker
- Pre-cut lower rear glass adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher)
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from cracked glass fragments during panel removal.
- Do not overheat the phone above 80°C (176°F) to avoid damaging internal components and the battery.
- Power off the device completely before opening to prevent electrical short circuits.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the Side and Volume Down buttons simultaneously, then tap Power Off on the screen to shut down the phone completely.
- 2
Heat Lower Rear Glass
3 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer set to medium heat over the lower back cover for two minutes to soften the rear adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower back glass panel near the bottom edge.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap and slide a plastic prying pick under the lower edge of the back glass.
- 5
Slice Back Glass Adhesive
3 minSlide the prying pick around the bottom, left, and right edges of the lower glass cover to sever all peripheral adhesive.
- 6
Remove Lower Rear Glass
1 minGently lift the lower rear glass panel off the chassis and place it on a clean workspace.
- 7
Unscrew Speaker Cover
2 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker assembly cover.
- 8
Pry Up Speaker Module
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of the speaker module and gently pry up to release it.
- 9
Remove Damaged Speaker
1 minUse tweezers or your fingers to lift the old speaker module out of the lower frame cavity.
- 10
Clean Adhesive Residue
2 minApply a drop of isopropyl alcohol to a lint-free cloth and wipe away old adhesive along the glass frame perimeter.
- 11
Install New Speaker Module
1 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module with the lower frame and press it down firmly until it seats correctly.
- 12
Secure Assembly Screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips #000 screws to hold the speaker module securely in place.
- 13
Apply New Glass Adhesive
2 minPeel and position pre-cut back cover adhesive strips onto the perimeter of the lower frame.
- 14
Reattach Rear Glass Panel
2 minAlign the lower rear glass panel over the frame and press firmly along all edges to secure the seal.
After your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G speaker repair
Power the Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G 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 Z Flip 3 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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