Samsung Galaxy Note20 Loudspeaker Replacement

Power off your phone completely before starting disassembly.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the left side of the rear cover for one minute.

Be cautious when using alternative heat sources, as they may cause heat damage to the screen, internal battery, and plastic rear cover.

Apply a suction cup near the heated edge of the rear cover.

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear cover and frame.
• If having trouble, apply more heat and try again; difficulty may vary by phone age.

Insert an opening pick into the gap, but no deeper than 5 mm to avoid damaging internal components.

Do not insert the opening pick more than 5 mm deep to avoid damaging internal components.

• Slide the opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner.
• Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent re-adhesion.

Heat and cut the adhesive along the remaining three sides of the rear cover.

• Insert a new opening pick into each gap created by previous picks in corners.
• Leave an opening pick in each corner to prevent re-sealing.

If the rear cover remains attached, try slicing adhesive again with a new opening pick.

Remove the rear cover by lifting it straight up.

Screws with threadlocker may be difficult to remove.

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 4.0 mm screws securing the motherboard shield.
• Track each removed screw and ensure it is replaced exactly where it was found.

Handle the motherboard shield with care due to sharp edges.

• Use a pair of tweezers to lift up and flip back the motherboard shield.

Use a spudger to pry up the battery press connector, taking care to only pry under its edge.

• Hold the motherboard shield away with tweezers.
• Pry carefully to avoid damaging the socket and surrounding components.

Do not press down on the middle of the connector, as this can cause permanent damage if it is misaligned.

• To re-attach, align the connector carefully and press down on one side until it clicks into place.
• Repeat on the other side; do not press in the middle.

Hold the motherboard shield away with a pair of tweezers.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the wireless charging coil press connector.

Hold the motherboard shield firmly in place.

• Pry the wireless charging coil away from the device using a gentle peeling motion.
• The wireless charging coil is secured with light adhesive.
• Remove the wireless charging coil.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 4.0 mm screws that secure the loudspeaker to the frame.

Careful not to puncture or bend the battery when using tweezers.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger underneath the loudspeaker near its top left screw hole.
• Use the spudger to pry up and detach the loudspeaker from the frame.
• Use tweezers to lift and remove the loudspeaker.