OnePlus 3 Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paperclip into the hole between the SIM card slot and power button.

• Press firmly to eject the SIM card tray.

• Reinstall with proper orientation: the SIM card tray fits in only one direction.

Remove the 2.6 mm T2 screws located at the bottom edge of the phone.

Improperly prying the display panel can cause damage.

• Read and understand these steps before proceeding.

Avoid the Display Panel Seam, as it's part of the display assembly.

• Locate the Frame Seam, recessed into the back cover.
• Pry at this seam only.

Be aware of the fourteen clips holding the frame against the rear case.

Avoid powering on the phone during disassembly.

• Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the display.
• Pull the suction cup with strong steady force to create space.
• Use an opening tool to press into the frame seam near the suction cup, wedging between the plastic frame and back cover's lip. Apply substantial force due to tight tolerances.

Do not use metal tools, as they may crack the screen.

Slide the opening tool along the bottom edge of the phone.

• Guide the tool around the left corner, keeping its edge within the seam.

Continue sliding the opening tool along the long edge, releasing clips as you go.

The last clip near the alert switch is recessed; take your time and use the flat end of a spudger or opening pick to release it.

Wiggle the frame gently to release the top and right edge clips.

• Lift the screen up and remove it.
• Before reassembling, test your phone's functionality by pausing here.

Ensure proper alignment of all clips before proceeding with back cover installation.

• Align the top edge of the frame to the back cover and ensure top clips engage.
• Squeeze along long edges to snap remaining clips into place.

Never apply pressure to the middle of the connector.

• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector from its socket above the top right corner of the battery pack.
• Bend the connector away from the socket to avoid accidental contact.

If reconnecting, carefully align the pins and press down on one side until it clicks into place; repeat for the other side.

Remove the 3mm Phillips screw holding the cable bracket in place.

• Take out the screw.
• Then, remove the cable bracket.

Locate the interconnect flex cable on top of the battery and use a spudger point to carefully pry it loose from the motherboard.

• Pry up the daughterboard flex cable in a similar manner, making sure it is completely disconnected from the motherboard.

Insert the spudger under the antenna interconnect cable at the motherboard's bottom left corner.

Careful not to damage the cable or nearby components.

• Pry up and disconnect the antenna interconnect cable.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the display connector and its socket.

• Pry gently until the connection is released.
• The display connector should come loose, allowing you to remove it from the motherboard.

Remove the seven Phillips screws: four 3 mm black, three 2.9 mm silver.

• Check for and remove any stickers covering the screws.
• Remove all screws from their mounting points.

Ensure SIM tray has been ejected.

• The motherboard is secured near the top by clips; be aware of this before proceeding.
• Insert the flat end of a spudger into the top left corner of the motherboard and twist to release it.

Remove the motherboard.

• Be aware of any flex cables and antenna cables when reinstalling.
• Avoid trapping these cables underneath the motherboard.

Insert the tweezer tip under an earpiece speaker clip.

• Pry the earpiece speaker out by slowly pulling up on the tweezers.
• If a clip begins to bend,

  stop immediately and try a different clip

  , removing the tweezers.

Remove the earpiece speaker.

• To reinstall: ensure correct orientation with gold contacts facing up.
• Place into recess, firmly pressing it in place.

When transferring to a replacement frame, remove adhesive liner to expose adhesive.