Nothing Phone (1) Earpiece Speaker Replacement
Replacing the earpiece speaker on Nothing Phone (1) may compromise its IP rating, so proceed with caution.
- Consult this guide for detailed instructions.
- Purchase replacement adhesive for rear glass reattachment.
Step 1 | Heat the rear glass
Apply an iOpener to the rear glass for at least 2 minutes.
- Carefully use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate (if available).
Avoid overheating: display and internal battery damage can occur from excessive heat.
Step 2 | Insert an opening pick
- Secure the suction handle attachment to the rear glass edge, as close as possible.
- If cracked, apply either strong tape or superglue.
Lift the rear glass using the suction handle and create a small gap between back cover and frame.
Be cautious of overheating, as this can cause damage. If necessary, apply more heat to soften adhesive, following iOpener guidelines.
Insert an opening pick into the created gap, sliding it towards the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing of adhesive.
Step 3 | Slice the adhesive
Insert another Opening Pick at the device's lower edge.
- Slide this pick downwards and slightly left, using its tip to carefully cut the adhesive.
- Allow both picks to remain in place to prevent re-adhesion.
Step 4 | Slice the adhesive
- Target ~2-3 mm of the glyph with the Opening Pick's tip.
- Avoid damaging LEDs during insertion.
Avoid overexposing adhesive to heat, as this can damage surrounding components.
- If adhesive becomes too hard to cut, reheat the iOpener for 1-2 minutes.
- Ensure it's warm before proceeding with disassembly.
Insert a third pick at the bottom left corner.
- Use the Opening Pick to slide along the left edge, slicing the adhesive.
- Leave the top left pick in place to prevent resealing.
Step 5
Insert the Y000 tool under the top-left corner and slide it along the top edge to cut the adhesive.
- Leave the Y000 tool in place at the top-right corner to hold open the area.
Step 6
- Insert a fifth opening pick into the top right corner.
- Slide the opening pick along the right edge of the rear glass to loosen the adhesive.
- Apply another opening pick if the rear glass still resists removal.
Step 7 | Remove the rear glass
Clean affected areas thoroughly to avoid re-depositing debris.
- Remove the Rear Glass.
- Soak with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
- Clean glass using a Dust Blower, if necessary.
Install new back cover:
- Pre-cut Adhesive or Double-Sided Tape
- Apply adhesive or secure tape firmly to phone frame.
- Secure New Back Cover
- Press phone firmly for several minutes.
- Optional: Use a stack of heavy books for added pressure.
Step 8 | Remove the plastic cover
Apply heat to the earpiece speaker using an iOpener for 1-2 minutes to loosen its covering.
- If stuck, apply more heat to loosen adhesive underneath the earpiece speaker.
Be careful not to overheat or damage the earpiece speaker.
- Insert an opening pick into the top edge of the phone.
- Pry up the plastic cover with the opening pick.
- Remove the plastic cover.
Step 9 | Unfasten the earpiece speaker screws
Remove the two Torx T5 screws using a Torx T5 screwdriver.
- Each screw is 4.2mm in length.
Step 10 | Remove the earpiece speaker
Insert the flat-end spudger at the bottom edge of the earpiece speaker.
- Pry up the earpiece speaker using a spudger.
- Gently lift out the earpiece speaker with tweezers or your fingers.