Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or straightened paperclip into the top edge SIM tray hole next to the plastic antenna band.

If inserted incorrectly, the microphone and ingress gasket are protected.

• Press in firmly to eject the SIM tray.

Remove the SIM card tray.

• The SIM card will fall out easily.
• When reinserting, ensure the SIM card is correctly oriented in the SIM card tray.
• A rubber gasket on the SIM tray protects against water and dust. If damaged or missing, replace it or the entire SIM tray to safeguard internal components.

Unplug and power off your phone before proceeding.

• Apply heat to the back cover's bottom edge using an iOpener for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious of overheating and potential damage to the display and internal battery.

Apply a suction cup to the phone's back near the bottom center edge.

If your display is badly cracked, secure it with clear packing tape for better suction adhesion.

• Attempt to remove the back cover using strong steady force on the suction cup.
• If unsuccessful, use strong tape or superglue instead of the suction cup as an alternative.

Insert an opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup.

Avoid applying excessive force with the pick to prevent back cover glass cracking.

• If reheating and separating multiple times is necessary, due to tight tolerances.
• Apply more heat if having trouble creating a gap between the back cover and frame.

Risk of cracking the glass panel if attempting to cut near curved edges.

• Slide a pick along the bottom edge, back and forth, to slice through the adhesive.
• Avoid cutting near corners where the glass is curved.
• Leave the pick in the seam to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Apply a iOpener to the left edge of the back cover and heat it for 2 minutes.

Apply a suction cup near the center of the left edge.

• Pull on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap, making sure its tip is under the glass's edge.

Due to tight tolerances, this may take multiple attempts or applying heat and alcohol.

Be gentle with the pick to avoid cracking the back cover glass.

Continue to gently lower the pick while keeping it positioned under the edge of the glass.

• Tilt the pick downwards, maintaining contact with the glass's edge.
• Insert the pick further into the gap to fully release the back cover's adhesive.

Be cautious when navigating the ridge near the volume and power buttons, as it can crack the glass.

• Slide the pick along the left edge of the phone to separate the back cover's adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place under the left edge of the glass to prevent re-adhesion.

Be cautious when applying external heat - excessive heat can damage the display and internal battery.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but monitor the temperature closely to avoid overheating.

Apply suction cup near center right edge.

• Pull suction cup firmly to create a gap between back cover and frame.
• Insert opening pick into gap, tilting downward for full insertion.

Slide a pick along the right edge of the phone to break the back cover's adhesive.

• Leave the pick under the right edge of the glass, near the top of the device, to prevent resealing.
• If other picks are released and fall free, set them aside; the bottom edge should not reseal from this point onward.

Heat the iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Be gentle when handling the curved glass near the corners of the back cover.

• Slide a pick from the right edge of the device around the top right corner.
• Continue slicing along the top edge to the left, fully separating the back cover adhesive.

If slicing becomes difficult, stop and reapply heat before continuing.

Slowly lift the back cover and use opening picks to slice any remaining adhesive.

• Remove the back cover.

Power on your phone during reassembly and test all functions before sealing it up, then power it down completely.

• Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.
• Apply heat if necessary to separate the adhesive.

If using custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide. If using double-sided tape, follow this guide.

Remove the motherboard bracket by unscrewing the six 4mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Keep track of each screw and ensure it is replaced in its original position.

Use tweezers to gently lift and unclip the motherboard bracket from the plastic midframe.

• Do not completely remove the bracket yet, as it is still attached to the wireless charging coil.

Gently tilt up the motherboard bracket to expose the orange battery connector.

Be cautious when removing the battery connector as it may damage nearby surface-mounted components.

• Pry up the battery connector using a spudger.

Disconnect the wireless charging coil connector using a spudger.

• Use a pair of tweezers to gently peel the wireless charging coil away from the device.
• Remove the wireless charging coil.

During reassembly, reconnect the charging coil and battery connectors, and then firmly press the coil pad down to ensure proper alignment.

Remove the five 4 mm long screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• The screws are located near the loudspeaker and lower midframe.

Insert the point of a spudger or tweezers into the notch, then pry up to release the clips.

• Remove the loudspeaker and lower midframe.

Do not apply pressure to the center of press connectors — risk of pin bending and permanent damage.

• Use a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the main and auxiliary flex cables from the daughterboard near the bottom of the device.
• To re-attach, align the connector and press down on one side until it clicks into place. Repeat for the other side.

Use a spudger to gently lift and release the main and auxiliary flex cables from the motherboard.

• Peel up the main flex cable gently.

• Remove the auxiliary flex cable.

Be careful not to damage any nearby components.

• Pry up the left 5G antenna cable using a plastic spudger or similar tool.
• Disconnect the exposed end from the motherboard connector.

Be careful when handling the main display flex cable.

• Use a spudger to carefully pry up the main display flex cable.
• Gently disconnect the main display flex cable from the motherboard.

Peel up and gently bend the display and left 5G antenna flex cables to clear them from the motherboard and battery.

• Remove the upper midframe using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

• Pry the upper midframe loose using a spudger's point in the notch.
• Remove the upper midframe.

Use a spudger to carefully disconnect the right 5G antenna flex cable from the motherboard.

• Pry up the cable using a gentle prying motion with the spudger.
• Next, use a pair of tweezers to bend the cable out of the way of the motherboard.

Disconnect the side button flex cable by prying it off the motherboard.

Be careful not to damage the cable or its connections.

• Bend the cable out of the way of the motherboard and secure it with a tie-down if necessary.

Disconnect the front facing camera flex cable by prying it loose from the motherboard.

• Bend the exposed cable out of the way to prevent damage or obstruction.

Disconnect the upper 5G antenna cable from the motherboard.

• Pry the cable away from its socket.
• Gently pull the cable out of its connector.

Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry up one corner of the 5G millimeter wave antenna module.

• The module is secured with some adhesive, but should release easily.
• Remove the entire 5G antenna module.

If reassembling, reconnect the 5G antenna connector first to ensure proper alignment, then firmly press the rest of the module down to secure it.

Remove two screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver:

• 1 x 4 mm long screw
• 1 x 3.4 mm long screw

• Insert the flat end of a spudger into the bottom left corner of the motherboard assembly.
• Pry gently to release the motherboard assembly from the phone body.
• Remove the motherboard assembly.

Insert one point of a tweezers into the notch at the bottom left corner of the earpiece speaker.

If stuck, apply 2-3 drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol to soften the adhesive before proceeding.

• Pry up the earpiece speaker to release the adhesive.
• Remove the earpiece speaker from its recess.

You can reuse the speaker's original adhesive or replace it with a new pre-cut sheet, if needed.