OnePlus 5 Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or straightened paperclip into the small hole below the SIM card tray, located near the rear cameras on the edge of the phone.

• Press firmly to eject the SIM card tray.
• During reassembly, properly orient the SIM card tray before inserting it.

Remove the two T2 screws, measuring 2.6 mm each, positioned beside the USB-C port at the phone's bottom edge.

• Identify and separate the screws from each other.
• Apply gentle pressure to remove the first screw, then repeat for the second.

High risk of display panel damage if procedure is not followed correctly.

• Read through the four-step process before attempting to pry the rear case from the plastic frame.
• Identify the two seams between the body and screen:

• Display panel seam: Part of display assembly; do not pry here or damage will occur.
• Frame seam: Only pry at this point where frame meets back cover.
• Awareness of twelve clips holding the frame to rear case is crucial during removal process.

Avoid powering on the phone during disassembly.

• Place a suction cup near the display's bottom edge.
• Pull the suction cup firmly to secure it in place.
• Insert an opening tool into the seam near the suction cup, pressing until it wedges between the frame and the back cover.

Note: This step may require significant force due to tight tolerances; a new opening tool with a sharp edge will aid in this process.

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

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

Use a levering tool to disengage the first clip from the surrounding frame.

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

Be patient with the top-left clip near the front-facing camera — it's recessed and might be tricky to release; use the flat end of a spudger or opening pick for assistance.

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

• The frame remains connected to the back cover via a flex cable.
• Do not remove the back cover yet.
• Pause here to test your phone's functionality before reassembling the back cover.

Ensure the top edge clips are secure in place before proceeding.

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

Careful not to damage the flex cable.

• Flip phone over, display face-down.
• Rest back cover on top of exposed frame.

Remove the 2.6 mm Phillips screw securing the cable bracket above the battery.

• Lift up and remove the cable bracket.
• To reinstall: position one end of the cable bracket, then bend it slightly to spring the other end into place.

Pressing down on the middle of the connector may cause permanent damage.

• Pry up the back cover flex cable using a spudger's point.
• To re-attach:
• Align and press one side until it clicks into place.
• Repeat on the other side, avoiding the middle of the connector.

Remove the back cover.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the battery connector from its socket.

Remove the six Phillips head screws with a 2.6 mm drive using a screwdriver.

• Screws secure the loudspeaker to the frame.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the speaker assembly's corner.

Pry gently to loosen the speaker from its recess.

Remove the loudspeaker.

• Align the loudspeaker's bottom edge to the frame.
• Press the assembly into place, ensuring the display cable connector remains securely fastened.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and release the interconnect flex cable from its socket.

• If replacing the battery, bend the interconnect flex cable away from the phone and secure it with a rubber band or tape.

Remove the display interconnect cable by gently prying it away with the tip of a spudger near the bottom edge of the motherboard.

• Pry the cable from its socket.
• Disconnect the cable completely.

Insert the spudger under the antenna interconnect cable, connected above the vibration motor.

• Pry up to release the cable from its socket.
• De-route the cable out of its grounding clip and move it aside.

Locate the small square antenna connector attached to the motherboard near the top edge.

• Pose the spudger and slide it under the antenna connector.
• Pry up to disengage the connector from its socket.

• Remove the seven 2.6 mm Phillips screws that secure the motherboard.
• If some screws are hidden, remove the sticker covering them to access the screws.

Use your fingers to gently lift up the top edge of the motherboard.

• Lift the motherboard out of its recess.
• Remove the motherboard completely.

Insert the point of a spudger under the top right corner of the earpiece module and gently pry up.

• This will loosen the module from its recess.

Remove the earpiece module.

• During reinstallation, ensure the gold contacts face downwards.
• If replacing in a new frame, peel off and discard the white adhesive liner before installing the earpiece module.