Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Let your battery discharge below 25% before proceeding — a charged lithium-ion battery may be hazardous to handle.

• Switch off your device using the power button.
• Disconnect all external power and data cables.

Apply heat carefully — excessive heat may damage the back cover.

• Use an iOpener or a hair dryer to heat the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• (Using a hair dryer: be cautious, as extreme heat can warp the back cover.)

Apply excessive heat carefully as it may cause damage.

• Attach a suction cup to the center of the back cover's bottom edge, aligning with the edge for maximum effect.
• Pull up firmly on the suction handle until a gap forms between the cover and frame.

If unsuccessful, apply additional heat and try again.

• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom edge and slide it along to cut the adhesive.

Avoid removing the opening pick entirely, as this may cause the adhesive to seal back over.

• Leave the opening pick in place, inserted into the bottom right corner.

Do not apply excessive heat that may warp the back cover.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, but with caution and moderate temperature settings.

• Slide the opening pick along the bottom right corner, then continue up the right edge to cut the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick lodged at the top right corner for future use.

Excessive heat may warp the back cover.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, but be cautious of extreme heat.

Insert an opening pick into the top left corner.

• Slide the pick around the top right corner, then along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

Use caution when applying heat to avoid warping the back cover.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer but be careful not to apply extreme heat.

• Insert an opening pick at the top-left corner of the device.
• Guide it down along the left edge, using a gentle prying motion to cut through any remaining adhesive.

Remove the back cover.

If still attached, carefully use a spudger or credit card to pry the back cover away from the frame.

• Slide an opening pick around the perimeter to loosen any remaining adhesive.

Power on your device and test all functions before sealing it up during reassembly.

Be sure to power down completely before continuing work.

• If reinstalling old back cover, use tweezers or fingers to peel off adhesive from frame.
• Use highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and microfiber cloth to remove remaining residue.
• Follow guide to apply new custom-cut adhesive.

If installing new back cover, peel off liners and press firmly around perimeter to secure to frame.

The wireless charging assembly consists of the motherboard cover, wireless charging coil, and loudspeaker. Remove these components together as a single unit.

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the following screws:
• Nine 4 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.
• Seven 4.5 mm-long screws securing the loudspeaker.

Insert a pick under the bottom right edge of the motherboard cover.

• Twist the pick to release the clips securing the cover.
• Insert and twist an opening pick on the bottom left edge of the cover to release the remaining clips.

When reassembling, press down firmly around the perimeter of the motherboard cover to engage the clips securely.

Rotate the motherboard cover to gain access to the battery and wireless charging press connectors.

Careful alignment is crucial to prevent damage when re-attaching press connectors.

• Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the battery and wireless charging press connectors from the motherboard.
• To reconnect, align one side of the connector and press down until it clicks into place. Repeat on the other side.
• Avoid pressing down in the middle, as this can cause misalignment and damage to the pins.

Insert a spudger point into the bottom left speaker corner.

• Pry up to release the clips on the left edge of the loudspeaker.
• Pry up the bottom right speaker corner to disengage the remaining clips.

During reassembly, ensure tight seating around the perimeter by pressing down firmly on the loudspeaker with your hands.

Remove the wireless charging assembly.

Apply heat to the graphite tape using an iOpener or a hair dryer.

• Position the iOpener on the tape and let it sit for a few minutes.
• If using a hair dryer, apply gentle heat to the tape until it becomes soft and pliable.

Adhesive may be strong; proceed with care.

• Peel the wireless charging coil slowly from the motherboard cover.

Compare the new earpiece speaker to the original part.

• Remove any adhesive backings from the new earpiece speaker.
• Verify that all components are present and match the original part.