Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra Loudspeaker Replacement

Power off your phone completely before disassembling.

• Apply the iOpener to the left side of the rear cover for one minute.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but avoid overheating and damaging the screen or internal battery.

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

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

Do not insert the opening pick more than 5 mm into the phone or you risk damaging internal components.

Insert an opening pick into the device near the top edge.

• Slide the pick towards the bottom left corner, carefully cutting through the adhesive.
• Leave the pick inserted to prevent re-adhesion.

Avoid inserting the opening pick more than 5 mm into the phone to prevent internal component damage.

• Heat and cut the adhesive on all three remaining sides of the rear cover, repeating as necessary.
• Insert each new opening pick into the gaps created by previous picks in the corners.

Leave an opening pick in each corner to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

• Use a pick to sweep around the entire perimeter, releasing any remaining adhesive.
• If necessary, reheat stubborn areas and try again.

Remove the rear cover by lifting it straight up.

To avoid damaging the socket and surrounding components, carefully pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector using a spudger.

• Pry only under the edge of the connector with the pointed end of the spudger.
• To reattach, align carefully and press one side down until it clicks, then repeat on the other side. Never press the middle.

Locate the white press connector at the bottom right of the motherboard shield.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the connector and the shield.
• Pry up and disconnect the connector.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 4.0 mm screws securing the motherboard shield.

• Note: These screws may be difficult to remove if they have threadlocker on their threads.
• Keep track of each screw and ensure it is replaced exactly where it was removed from.

Remove the motherboard shield using a pair of tweezers.

Handle with care, as the edges are thin and sharp.

Hold the motherboard shield by hand to grasp it firmly.

Use your fingers or a credit card to gently peel wireless charging coil upwards and away from the device.

Light adhesive holds the wireless charging coil in place, be careful not to stretch or tear the surrounding components.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up the battery press connector and then set the battery aside.

Remove the five 4.0 mm screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Locate the triangular mark on the left side of the loudspeaker.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the marked hole.
• Pry up and loosen the loudspeaker using the spudger.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the hole marked by a triangle on the right side of the loudspeaker.

• Pry up and detach the loudspeaker from the frame using the spudger.
• The loudspeaker is secured to the frame by clips along its bottom edge, which must be released before removal.

Use tweezers to carefully lift and remove the loudspeaker.