OnePlus 5 Loudspeaker Replacement

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or straightened paperclip into the small hole below the SIM card tray.

• Press firmly to eject the tray.

Properly orient the SIM tray during reassembly to avoid damage.

• Remove the two 2.6 mm T2 screws located beside the USB-C port.

Damage to the display panel can occur if these steps are not followed carefully.

• Read through the following steps before attempting this procedure.
• Familiarize yourself with two critical seams on your phone:

  • Display panel seam: Do not pry here, as it separates the display assembly and can cause damage.
  • Frame seam: Pry at this seam only to avoid damaging the display panel.
• Be aware of twelve clips holding the frame against the rear case during the removal process.

Accidental power-on may damage components.

• Turn off the phone if it powers on inadvertently.

Position a suction cup near the bottom display edge.

• Pull the suction cup with steady, strong force.
• Press an opening tool's edge into the frame seam, near the suction cup. The tool should wedge between the plastic frame and the back cover's lip.

Substantial force may be required due to tight tolerances. Consider using a new opening tool with an unmarred edge for this step.

Slide the opening tool along the phone's bottom edge.

Keep the tool's edge within the seam to avoid damaging the casing.

Guide the tool around the left corner, maintaining its position within the seam.

Use the opening tool to lever the first clip out of its housing on the frame.

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

• The last clip near the front-facing camera may be recessed; use the flat end of a spudger or an opening pick to assist.

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

• The back cover remains connected via a long flex cable.

• Do not remove the back cover yet.

Pause here during reassembly to test your phone's functionality before securing the back cover.

• To reinstall: Align the top edge of the frame with the back cover and ensure the clips slip into place.
• Squeeze along the long edges to snap in the remaining clips.

Avoid putting pressure on the flex cable.

• Flip the phone over with the display face-down.
• Raise the back cover and place it atop the exposed frame.

Remove the 2.6 mm Phillips screw securing the cable bracket.

• Lift up and remove the cable bracket.
• To reinstall, position one end of the bracket into place, then bend to secure the other end in place.

Use a spudger to pry up the back cover flex cable from its socket.

• When re-attaching press connectors, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place.
• Repeat this process on the other side. Pressing in the middle can cause damage.

Misaligned connectors may bend pins, causing permanent damage.

Remove the back cover.

• Remove the six 2.6 mm Phillips screws holding the loudspeaker in place.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the corner of the loudspeaker assembly and gently pry it loose.

• Pry slowly until the loudspeaker is free from its recess.

Remove the loudspeaker.

• Reinstall by aligning the loudspeaker's bottom edge to the , then press into place.
• Ensure the display cable connector remains securely fastened under the assembly during reinstallation.