Samsung Galaxy S22 Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Allow your phone's battery to drain below 25% before commencing this repair to avoid potential fire risk from a damaged lithium-ion battery.

• Apply heat to the bottom edge of the back cover using an iOpener for two minutes, or use an alternative heat source like a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.
• Be cautious not to overheat the phone, as excessive heat can damage the display and internal battery.

The adhesive securing the back cover is located around the perimeter of the frame.

• (Note:) The adhesive is strongest in the bottom right and top left corners.

Apply a suction handle near the bottom edge of the back cover.

• Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and frame.
• If necessary, apply more heat using an iOpener (follow instructions) to soften adhesive further.
• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

• Slide the pick forward and backward along the bottom edge to cut through the adhesive.
• Keep the pick lodged in the bottom left corner to hold the adhesive open.

Apply heat to the left edge of the iOpener using a heated device.

• Set the timer for two minutes.
• Allow the iOpener to cool before proceeding.

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom left corner.

• Slide the pick along the camera bezel's bottom edge to slice the left adhesive.

• Do not insert the pick more than 5 mm, as you may damage the antenna flex cable or power button cable.

• Leave the pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Apply the iOpener to the right edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner.

• If the adhesive has resealed, insert the pick closer to the bottom edge.
• Slide the pick to the top right corner to slice the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

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

Insert an opening pick into the gap at the top right edge.

• Slide the pick across the top edge and around the top left corner to slice the remaining adhesive.
• Note: Limit insertion depth to 4 mm to avoid damaging the rear cameras or flash.

Grab and remove the back cover.

• If still stuck to frame, use an opening pick around perimeter until separated.

During reassembly: Power on your phone and test functions before sealing. Ensure it's powered down completely before continuing.

Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or fingers. Apply heat if necessary.

Follow this guide for new adhesive application.

Pressing down on the middle of a re-attachable connector can result in pin bending and permanent damage.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil from the motherboard.
• To re-attach, align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks into place.
• Repeat the process for the other side, avoiding the middle of the connector.

Remove the wireless charging coil screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are 6 in total, each 3.5mm long.

Remove the loudspeaker by unscrewing the seven 3.5mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the upper left corner of the loudspeaker and its frame.
• Pry up to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.
• During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to engage the clips.

Do not separate the wireless charging coil from the loudspeaker.

• Grab and remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker together from the frame.

Insert the pointed end of your spudger under the battery press connector, then pry it up and disconnect.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger between each interconnect cable and the motherboard, prying gently upwards.

• Release both interconnect cables.

Insert the pointed tip of a spudger between the interconnect cables and the charging board.

• Pry gently to release the first cable.
• Repeat for the second cable, then carefully remove them from the charging board.

Remove the interconnect cables from the phone frame.

• Orient the cables so the "main" ends face the top of the phone during reassembly.
• Position the "sub" ends at the bottom of the phone for proper alignment.

• Remove the motherboard cover with a Phillips screwdriver.
• Four 3.5 mm long screws hold it in place.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the gap between the motherboard cover and the motherboard.

• Pry gently upwards to release the cover from its clips.

Remove the motherboard cover.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and release the left 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

Insert the pointed end of the spudger into the connector and gently pry it away from its socket.

Insert the pointed tip of the spudger between the connector and the board, then gently pry up and release.

Use the pointed tip of the spudger to carefully release the right 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and release the power and volume button's press connector.

Ensure the press connector cable is positioned under the battery cable during reassembly.

Remove the screw (3.5mm long) using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Insert the pointed end of the spudger between the bottom right corner of the motherboard and the frame.
• Pry the motherboard upwards until you can grasp it with your fingers.

Risk of damage to motherboard or cables — handle with care.

• Remove the motherboard from its frame by gently grasping the right edge.
• Avoid snagging loose cables on the motherboard during removal.

During reassembly, keep cables above the motherboard to prevent damage.

Remove the two 2.9 mm-long screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

Insert the pointed end of your spudger under the left edge of the earpiece speaker.

• Pry up to unclip the earpiece speaker from the frame.

Remove the earpiece speaker.