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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 loudspeaker assembly
- Pre-cut lower back glass adhesive tape
- High-concentration isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear protective eye safety glasses when applying heat and working near glass components.
- Do not heat the back glass above 80°C (176°F) to prevent damage to internal ribbon cables and batteries.
- Use light leverage with plastic prying tools to avoid cracking the fragile back glass or puncturing internal parts.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the Side and Volume Down buttons, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the phone is completely off before starting.
- 2
Heat the Lower Back Glass
2 minApply heat to the lower rear glass panel using a heat gun or hair dryer for 2 minutes on low setting to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the heated lower back glass. Pull up firmly to create a small gap between the glass and the frame.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
1 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the seam opened by the suction cup at the bottom edge.
- 5
Slice Glass Adhesive
3 minGently slide the opening pick around the bottom and side edges of the lower glass to slice through all adhesive strips.
- 6
Remove Lower Back Glass
1 minCarefully lift the lower back glass off the phone body and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 7
Unscrew Speaker Assembly
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eight screws securing the lower loudspeaker midframe module.
- 8
Pry Up Speaker Module
2 minInsert the flat edge of a spudger beneath the top edge of the speaker housing. Gently pry upward to release the plastic clips.
- 9
Remove Defective Speaker
1 minLift the old loudspeaker assembly out of the lower chassis with tweezers and discard it.
- 10
Insert New Speaker Assembly
2 minPosition the new loudspeaker module into the lower cavity and press down until it snaps flush with the frame.
- 11
Secure Speaker Screws
3 minReinstall the eight Phillips #00 screws to firmly attach the speaker module into place.
- 12
Clean Frame Adhesive
2 minApply isopropyl alcohol to a microfiber cloth and wipe away remaining adhesive residue from the frame perimeter.
- 13
Apply Replacement Adhesive
2 minPeel the backing off new pre-cut back glass adhesive tape and apply it precisely to the lower frame edges.
- 14
Reattach Lower Glass Cover
2 minAlign the lower back glass panel onto the frame and press firmly along all edges to form a tight seal.
After your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 5G speaker repair
Power the Galaxy Z Flip 4 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 4 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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