Samsung Galaxy J7 V Earpiece Speaker Replacement
If you encounter issues with screw removal, try flipping the phone upside down and using a screwdriver to loosen them first.
- Use the screwdriver to loosen the 14 screws by flipping the phone over.
- Once loose, use a magnet tool to fully remove the screws.
Step 1 | Screen
Handle the OLED display with care — it can be prone to damage.
- Position a Jimmy tool at a corner of the display.
- Gently lift the display using the Jimmy tool.
Step 2
Slide the Jimmy tool around the entire perimeter of the phone, applying gentle pressure.
Step 3
Handle the ribbon cables carefully as they are prone to damage.
- Lift the display upwards, taking care not to touch the ribbon cables underneath.
- Remove the display once it is lifted clear of its connectors.
Step 4 | Home button
Locate the home button socket.
- Fit the metal spudger into position, between the socket and the home button.
Step 5
Insert the metal spudger under the home button.
Lift upwards to remove the home button from its socket.
Step 6 | Motherboard
Remove 14 Phillips #00 screws from the midframe.
Step 7
Flip the phone to the back side.
- Press firmly on both sides of the midframe using your thumbs to release it.
Step 8
Flip the phone back over.
- Remove the single black screw from the motherboard with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
- Place a few iFixit opening picks beneath the motherboard.
Bend risk prevention: Spread the opening picks evenly around the motherboard.
- Lift the motherboard using the iFixit opening picks.
Step 9 | Earpiece Speaker
Remove the tweezers from their storage container.
- Insert the pointed end of the tweezers into the gap at the rear of the earpiece speaker.
- Gently pry the back cover away from the speaker's frame, taking care not to damage any surrounding components.