Galaxy Note10 Plus Loudspeaker Replacement

Completely power off your device.

• Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the rear cover for one minute.
• Alternative heating methods: hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may be used; however, exercise caution to avoid overheating and damaging components, such as the display and internal battery.

Apply suction cup to heated edge of rear cover, as close to edge as possible.

• If rear cover is badly cracked, cover with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
• Pull up on suction cup with strong, steady force to create gap between rear cover and frame.

Be prepared to reapply heat if removal proves difficult.

Do not insert the opening pick more than halfway into the phone — risk of damage.

• Slide the opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner.
• Slice the adhesive using the pick in this position.
• Leave the pick inserted to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Continue the heating and cutting process for the remaining three sides.

• Leave an opening pick on each side before moving to the next one to prevent resealing.
• Proceed around the entire phone, repeating the process until all sides are separated.

The rear cover may detach from the phone once all sides have been separated.

• Lift the rear cover straight up to remove it.
• To reinstall, refer to the rear cover installation guide and replace the adhesive as instructed.

Ensure your device is turned on and functional after repair before proceeding with new adhesive and sealing.

• If using Tesa tape, follow its specific reattachment guide.

Remove the wireless charging coil by unscrewing its five 4mm screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Use tweezers to carefully lift and flip back the metal shield covering the battery connector.

Holding the metal shield aside, use the pointed end of a spudger to gently pry up the battery connector.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully disconnect the wireless charging coil connector from the motherboard.

Peel the wireless charging coil away from the device, taking care not to stretch or damage it.

• The coil is secured with light adhesive.
• Once freed, remove the wireless charging coil from the phone.

Remove the loudspeaker mounting screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

• There are five screws that measure 4mm in diameter.

Remove the loudspeaker using a pair of tweezers.