Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus Earpiece Speaker Replacement

A fully charged lithium-ion battery can be a safety hazard — discharge it below 25%.

• Verify if the battery is swollen; if so, take necessary precautions.

Disconnect all cables from the phone before proceeding.

• Press and hold the side key and volume down button simultaneously.
• Select "Power off" to shut down the phone completely.

Apply heat to the right edge of the back cover using an iOpener for two minutes.

• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution.
• Avoid overheating as it can cause damage to the display and internal battery.

Overheating can result in permanent damage to the device's components.

Apply a suction handle to the back cover near its center.

Avoid overheating the adhesive; refer to the iOpener instructions for guidelines.

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

Insert a pick at the bottom right corner of the device.

• Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to separate the adhesive.
• Leave the pick inserted near the bottom right corner to prevent resealing.

Heat an iOpener for two minutes and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover.

Locate the bottom right corner and insert a secondary pick.

• Patient pick in a gentle sawing motion.
• Rotate the pick to break up the adhesive.

Insert the opening pick into the bottom left corner and slide it towards the center.

Make sure the pick remains lodged in this position to keep the adhesive open.

Apply heat to the iOpener and place it on the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.

Hold the pick at the bottom left corner and rotate it slowly to break the adhesive.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.

• Slide the pick toward the top left corner to separate the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Apply heat from an iOpener to the top edge of the back cover for 2 minutes.

• Insert a fourth opening pick into the top left corner.
• Rotate the pick clockwise or counterclockwise around the top left corner.

Place a pick at the top right corner and gently slide it along the edge to break the adhesive bond.

Make sure to leave the pick in place until you are finished to avoid re-sealing.

There is a patch of remaining adhesive under the flash.

• Align the tip of an opening pick with the flash cutout.
• Slide the pick under the top of the back cover until it starts to catch on the adhesive.

Avoid touching the rear cameras with your pick as pushing against the lenses can cause damage.

• Continue sliding the pick toward the bottom of the phone until the adhesive separates completely from the back cover.

Remove the back cover.

If the cover is stuck to the frame, use an opening pick to carefully pry it loose.

• Power on your phone and test all functions during reassembly.
• Ensure your phone is powered down completely before continuing.

Remove any remaining adhesive with tweezers or fingers. If necessary, apply heat and 90%+ isopropyl alcohol for assistance.

• For custom-cut adhesives, refer to the separate guide.
• For double-sided tape, consult the additional guide.

Use your spudger to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging coil press connector from the motherboard.

• To reconnect, align the connector carefully and press down on one side until it clicks into place.
• Repeat on the other side. Avoid pressing the middle section.

• Misaligned connectors can cause bent pins and permanent damage.

Insert the point of a spudger under the NFC antenna press connector and gently pry it open.

• The connector will come loose once pried open, allowing for removal.

Remove the wireless charging coil using a Phillips screwdriver.

• Disconnect six screws near the wireless charging coil.
• Next, disconnect seven screws near the loudspeaker.

Insert the spudger into the notch at the top left corner of the loudspeaker.

• Pry upwards to release the loudspeaker from its mount.

Use your fingers to lift the loudspeaker away from the frame.

• Remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the frame.
• Press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker during reassembly to clip it back in place.

Insert the spudger tip under the battery press connector and gently pry it loose.

Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the earpiece speaker press connector.

Remove the earpiece speaker using a Phillips screwdriver and unscrew its five 3.5 mm long screws.

Insert the flat spudger between the earpiece speaker edge and motherboard shield.

Avoid inserting the spudger elsewhere to prevent damaging nearby components.

• Twist the spudger to unclip the earpiece speaker from the frame.
• Remove the speaker completely.

During reassembly, insert the earpiece speaker's top end into the frame first, then press it down and clip it back in place.