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Samsung Tab 3 Lite Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Samsung Tab 3 Lite
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 precision screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Guitar picks / opening picks
- Plastic prying tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement speaker module for Samsung Tab 3 Lite
- Double-sided adhesive strip
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge damage to internal circuits.
- Always disconnect the battery before handling internal components to prevent electrical shorts.
- Use non-conductive plastic tools near the battery and circuit board.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the tablet
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Verify the device completely shuts down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove the microSD card
1 minOpen the microSD card slot cover on the side of the device and push in to eject the card. Set the card aside in a safe spot.
- 3
Insert a prying tool into the seam
2 minWedge a plastic opening tool between the front glass bezel and the rear plastic casing near the micro-USB port.
- 4
Unclip the rear casing
3 minSlide a plastic opening pick along the entire perimeter to disengage the plastic retention clips.
- 5
Lift off the rear panel
1 minCarefully lift the rear casing straight off the chassis once all perimeter clips are released.
- 6
Disconnect the battery cable
2 minUse the flat edge of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up off its motherboard socket.
- 7
Unscrew the speaker housing
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the speaker assembly to the bottom edge of the frame.
- 8
Pry up the speaker module
2 minInsert the edge of a spudger underneath the speaker module and gently pry up to break the mild adhesive seal.
- 9
Remove the damaged speaker
1 minLift the speaker module out of the lower chassis housing and discard it.
- 10
Position the new speaker module
2 minPlace the replacement speaker module into the housing recess, aligning the contact pads with the frame guides.
- 11
Secure the speaker screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips #00 screws to hold the new speaker module firmly in place.
- 12
Reconnect the battery cable
1 minAlign the battery connector over the motherboard terminal and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 13
Snap the rear panel closed
2 minAlign the rear case with the front assembly and press firmly around all edges until the clips click into place.
- 14
Test the audio output
2 minPower on the tablet and play audio through a video or sound file to verify proper speaker functionality.
After your Samsung Tab 3 Lite speaker repair
Power the Tab 3 Lite 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 Tab 3 Lite job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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