Samsung Galaxy Note10 Loudspeaker Replacement

Completely power off your phone.

• Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the back panel for one minute.
• Alternative: Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious not to overheat the phone as this can damage the display and internal battery.

Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the back panel, as close to the edge as possible.

• If your back glass is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
• Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back panel and the frame.

Depending on your phone's age, this may be difficult. Apply more heat if needed and try again.

• Insert the point of an opening pick into the created gap.

Risk of damage to internal components if pick is inserted too far.

• Slide the opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
• Only insert the pick halfway or less into the phone, as inserting it further can cause damage.

Leave the pick in place at the bottom left corner to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Insert a second opening pick near the left edge.

• Slide it up toward the top left corner to cut the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place to keep the adhesive from re-sealing.

Apply iOpener to the top edge of the phone for 1 minute.

Insert a third opening pick into the top edge of the phone.

• Slide the pick towards the top right corner, cutting through the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place at the top right corner to prevent re-sealing.

Apply iOpener to the right edge of the phone for 1 minute.

Insert a fourth opening pick into the right side gap.

• Slide it down towards the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.
• The back panel should begin separating from the phone as you approach the bottom edge.

Be cautious of any remaining adhesive that may require additional heat or scraping.

Use an opening pick to scrub around the perimeter, reheating if needed for stubborn spots.

Remove the back panel by lifting it upwards.

Remove the wireless charging coil by loosening the five 4mm Phillips screws.

Lift the metal shield with a pair of tweezers, flipping it backward to expose the battery connector.

Hold the metal shield away from the device.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the battery connector.

Disconnect the wireless charging coil connector from the motherboard using the pointed end of a spudger.

Hold the metal shielding upright, then grip it firmly.

• Pry the wireless charging coil away from the device.
• The wireless charging coil is secured with light adhesive.
• Remove the wireless charging coil.

Remove the loudspeaker by taking out the five 4 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Remove the loudspeaker using a pair of tweezers.