OnePlus 6 Speaker Replacement
Potential for internal damage requires caution when replacing the speaker in a OnePlus 6 smartphone.
- Replace the speaker if water damage or wear from regular use has caused sound issues.
- The internal speaker is responsible for external audio output when no other sources are connected.
- Affected devices may not produce sound or play it distortedly, necessitating replacement.
Step 1 | Back Panel
Be careful not to overheat or melt the plastic; heat guns can get out of hand quickly!
- Turn on the heat gun and set it to low heat.
- Gently heat the curved edges on the back of the phone.
- Wedge the opening picks between the front and back panel, then slide them around the perimeter to break the adhesive securing the back cover.
- Repeat until the back panel is fully released.
Step 2
Careful handling required: avoid damaging the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable.
- Lift the back panel upwards.
Step 3
Use tweezers to carefully release the red tab.
- Gently lift the cable away from its socket.
- Remove the back panel completely from the device.
Step 4 | Battery
Remove the battery by gripping the green tab and pulling it straight up.
Step 5 | Speaker
Careful lifting is required to avoid damaging components.
- Remove the eight screws using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
- Lift the speaker up and out of the chassis carefully.
- If replacing the screen, proceed to Step 9.
Step 6
Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to install the 8 screws.
- Orient the new speaker unit correctly.
- Install the screws in their original positions.
Step 7
Replace the battery in the phone and reconnect the charging cable to its original socket.
- Ensure a secure fit by pressing the connector firmly into place.
- Reattach the red cover to the charging port, securing it over the connection.
Step 8
Use a adhesive remover to strip the existing adhesive.
- Apply new adhesive around the entire perimeter of the back cover.
- Replace the back cover and press firmly for about a minute to allow the adhesive to set.