Samsung Galaxy S10+ Loudspeaker Replacement

Unplug and power off your phone before proceeding.

• Heat an iOpener for two minutes and apply it to the right edge of the back cover.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious not to overheat the device — risk of display or internal battery damage.
• While waiting, study the image of the removed back cover and note the location of the adhesive for future reference.

Apply a suction cup to the phone's back near its right edge, just above the narrowest part of the adhesive.

• Pull on the suction cup firmly and steadily to create a gap between the back cover and frame.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Due to tight tolerances, this process may require multiple attempts.

If no gap forms, reapply heat to the edge and retry. Alternatively, apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) into the seam to loosen the adhesive.

Avoid applying excessive force with the pick, which can crack the back cover glass.

Position the phone at an angle on a stable surface, ensuring the right edge is approximately 0.5 inches (13 mm) above.

• Finger grip the left edge of the phone to prevent sliding.
• Pull the suction cup firmly with even pressure.
• Insert an opening tool into the seam between back cover and frame.
• Apply gentle pressure, slide tool along seam several times, then release.

Apply heat after removing the corner adhesives to avoid cracking the back cover.

• Slide an opening pick along the edge of the phone, slicing through the adhesive.
• Remove a separate pick and apply heat to the remaining corners.

Leave one pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the phone for 2 minutes.

Insert an opening pick into the right edge near the bottom right corner.

• Carefully slide the pick around the corner.
• Continue cutting along the bottom edge and around the bottom left corner.

If the cutting feels difficult, re-apply heat to the edge before continuing.

Leave an opening pick in the seam to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

Continue heating the edges until they are completely separated from the rest of the phone.

• Slice through any remaining connections, making sure to heat up the corners thoroughly before cutting.

Twist an opening pick into one edge of the phone to separate the back cover from the frame.

• Lift the back cover slowly.
• If necessary, use opening picks to slice remaining adhesive.
• Remove the back cover.

Power on your phone and test all functions before sealing the back cover. Ensure your phone is fully powered down before continuing work.

• Follow this guide for reassembly steps, including camera bezel installation and new adhesive application.

Remove the nine 4mm Phillips screws holding the top midframe in place.

Locate and insert the spudger into the notch at the right edge of the midframe, near the Bixby button.

Be careful not to apply too much pressure on the Bixby button.

Pry up gently to loosen the midframe clips and remove the midframe from the phone.

Pry up the midframe by inserting the point of a spudger into the notch on the left edge, just above the power button.

• Apply gentle pressure to loosen the midframe from the phone.

• Lift the midframe from the top corners.
• Remove it completely from the phone.

Apply even pressure to avoid damaging components.

• Align the midframe's top edge with the phone.
• Lay the frame down on the phone and apply gentle pressure along the perimeter.
• The edges should snap into place and sit flush against the phone edge.

Remove the seven 4 mm Phillips screws from the lower midframe.

• The screws are located along the edges of the phone.
• Use a suitable screwdriver to avoid damaging the threads.

Be careful not to damage any surrounding components.

• Locate the small triangle mark on the lower midframe near the bottom right corner.
• Insert a spudger point into the notch marked by the triangle and gently pry up.

Grasp the loosened end of the midframe with your fingers and lift upwards slowly.

• Wiggle the midframe slightly to help release any remaining edge clips.

• Remove the lower midframe. The loudspeaker is built into the lower midframe.

Reinstalling the lower midframe: align its bottom edge with the phone's edge and press it firmly into place.