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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Galaxy Z Flip 5G loudspeaker
- Pre-cut lower back cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against flying glass shards if the back cover is cracked.
- Do not heat the back glass above 80°C (176°F) to protect the internal battery.
- Avoid using sharp metal tools near internal components to prevent punctures or short circuits.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the Side key and Volume Down button, then tap Power Off. Ensure the phone is completely shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Heat the lower back cover
2 minApply heat to the lower rear glass panel using a heat gun for two minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the cover to the frame.
- 3
Attach suction cup tool
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower section of the heated back glass. Pull upward gently to create a tiny seam.
- 4
Insert plastic opening pick
2 minInsert a thin plastic pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Take care not to push the pick too deep.
- 5
Slice back cover adhesive
3 minSlide the plastic pick along the lower perimeter to slice through the adhesive. Reapply heat if the pick encounters heavy resistance.
- 6
Remove lower glass panel
1 minCarefully lift the lower back glass panel off the device frame. Set it aside on a clean surface.
- 7
Unscrew lower housing bracket
3 minRemove the ten Phillips #00 screws securing the lower speaker assembly bracket to the frame. Store the screws safely.
- 8
Pry up speaker bracket
2 minInsert a spudger beneath the notch on the speaker bracket. Pry upward gently to unclip the bracket from the chassis.
- 9
Remove old loudspeaker
1 minUse tweezers to lift the faulty loudspeaker module out of the lower chassis. Discard any old foam tape left behind.
- 10
Install replacement loudspeaker
2 minSet the new loudspeaker module directly into the lower frame cavity. Ensure the spring contacts face the correct direction.
- 11
Reposition speaker bracket
2 minAlign the plastic speaker cover over the sub-board. Press down around the edges until it clicks into place.
- 12
Fasten lower housing screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the ten Phillips #00 screws into the bracket. Ensure equal tension across all screws without overtightening.
- 13
Clean adhesive residue
3 minScrape away remaining adhesive from the inner frame and back glass edges. Wipe the mating surfaces with isopropyl alcohol.
- 14
Apply new adhesive tape
2 minPlace pre-cut adhesive strips onto the perimeter of the frame. Remove the protective film layer once secured.
- 15
Reinstall lower back cover
2 minAlign the lower back glass panel with the phone edges. Firmly press down around the edges for 30 seconds to seal.
After your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G speaker repair
Power the Galaxy Z Flip 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 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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