Samsung Galaxy Nexus Ear Piece Replacement
Dissatisfied with your Galaxy Nexus's sound quality?
- Follow this guide to replace the earpiece, a crucial component for audio output.
Step 1 | Back of Phone
Use a plastic opening tool or your fingertip to carefully pry open the back of the phone.
- Insert the tool into the small divot.
- Gently pry the back cover off.
Step 2 | Removal of Back Cover
Move the prying tool or your fingernail away from the phone, keeping it out of the divot.
- Continue moving the tool/fingernail until the back cover comes loose.
Step 3 | Removal of Battery
Insert finger into battery divot and gently pull towards you.
- Proceed with inserting a replacement battery at this time.
Step 4 | Motherboard
Remove PH # 000 screw located as shown in the picture, using a suitable driver to avoid damage.
- Each screw requires a tightening torque of 2.5 Nm.
- Do not strip the screws' heads during removal.
Step 5
Remove all screws.
- Turn phone right side up.
- Plastic opening tool between screen & outer case, moving around without removing from position.
- Pop screen out of shell, being cautious not to damage control board or screen.
Step 6 | Removing Control Board
Remove the screw with a PH #000 screwdriver.
Ensure correct driver size to avoid damage.
Step 7
Use a flat head screwdriver to gently lift the blue connector.
Step 8
Use your finger or a prying tool to carefully pull back the bottom module.
Step 9
Use tweezers or a flat head screwdriver to gently pry the internal battery loose.
Be careful of adhesive on the chassis – it may be holding the battery in place.
Step 10
Use tweezers to peel the display connector strip from the main circuit board.
- Remove the display connector strip carefully.
- Repeat the process for the USB connector strip.
Step 11
Use your fingers or tweezers to carefully remove the antenna.
Step 12
- Use tweezers to carefully remove the top circuit board.
Be cautious not to damage ribbon cable connectors on the underside of the board, which may be model-specific and attached to sockets.
Step 13 | Back Cover
Use tweezers to carefully pull out the top earpiece.