Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Loudspeaker Replacement

Make sure your battery is completely drained below 25% to avoid potential risks from accidental damage.

• Power off your device.
• Unplug all cables and connections.

Use caution when applying heat, as excessive warping may occur.

• Heat an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• A hair dryer can be used as an alternative; however, use moderate heat only.

Apply a suction cup to the center of the back cover's bottom edge, as close to the edge as possible.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and frame.
• This may require significant force; if you're having trouble, reapply more heat and try again.
• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom right corner of the device.

• Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to cut the adhesive.
• Leave the opening pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Be cautious when applying heat to avoid warping the back cover.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• (Alternative) Use a hair dryer, but keep it at moderate temperature settings to prevent damage.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom right corner.

• Slide it along the right edge, slicing the adhesive.
• Leave the pick inserted at the top right corner.

Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, but exercise caution as excessive heat can cause the back cover to warp.

Position the opening pick at the top right corner and slide it along the top edge, carefully slicing through the adhesive.

• Insert the pick into the top left corner and leave it in place.

Careful not to warp the back cover when using heat.

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

Use an opening pick to slide along the top left corner and the entire left edge, carefully slicing any remaining adhesive.

• Start at the top left corner of the device.
• Work your way down the left edge, applying gentle pressure with the opening pick.

• Remove the back cover.
• If the cover is still stuck, use a spudger or pick to gently pry along the edges and release any remaining adhesive.

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

Make sure to power it down completely before continuing work.

• If reinstalling old back cover, peel off adhesive with tweezers or fingers and clean remaining residue with isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and microfiber cloth.
• Apply new custom-cut adhesive using the provided guide.

For new back cover, remove liners and press firmly around perimeter to secure.

Remove the wireless charging assembly as one unit, held together by graphite tape.

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove 16 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.

During reassembly, press down firmly around the perimeter of the motherboard cover to engage the clips — failure to do so may damage the board.

Flip up the motherboard cover.

Avoid pin bending by carefully reattaching press connectors.

• Disconnect the battery and wireless charging press connectors using a flat spudger.
• To reconnect, align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other.
• Avoid pressing in the middle to prevent misalignment and pin damage.

Insert a spudger between the bottom left corner of the loudspeaker and the frame.

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

During reassembly, press down firmly around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to engage the clips securely.

Remove the wireless charging assembly.

Do not apply excessive heat, risk of damage to the loudspeaker.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the loudspeaker to soften the adhesive.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer to lightly warm the top edge of the loudspeaker.

Peel the graphite sheet slowly from the top edge of the loudspeaker.

Compare the new loudspeaker to the original one, removing any adhesive backings if necessary.

• Remove adhesive backings from the new loudspeaker.
• Inspect for any other differences or requirements before installation.