Samsung Galaxy S7 Loudspeaker Assembly Replacement

Compromising the waterproof seals will expose your phone to liquid damage.

• Prepare replacement adhesive or take precautions against water exposure if you skip this step.
• Apply a heated iOpener to a phone edge for approximately two minutes, reheating as needed.
• Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating; alternative heat sources (hair dryer, heat gun, hot plate) can be used with caution.

Apply a suction cup near the heated edge of the phone, avoiding the curved edge.

• If the back cover is cracked, use strong tape or superglue to secure the suction cup and allow it to cure before proceeding.
• Lift on the suction cup and insert an opening pick under the rear glass.

Avoid using metal tools and excessive force, as this can break the rear glass.

• Due to the curved glass, push up instead of inserting parallel to the phone's plane.

The adhesive cools quickly; you may need to reapply heat and try again.

Alternatively, add a few drops of isopropyl alcohol into the gap once the pick is inserted for further weakening of the adhesive.

Reheat the iOpener and reapply it to the affected area.

• The adhesive should begin to soften with gentle heat.

Slide the opening pick down along the side of the phone, separating the adhesive.

Be careful not to let the tip slip out of the seam — go slowly if necessary.

If sliding becomes difficult, reheat and reapply the iOpener.

Leave the pick in place and grab a second pick for the next step. This will help prevent the glue from re-adhering.

Continue with the heating and cutting process on all remaining sides.

• Leave a opening pick in each edge before moving to the next side to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Remove the glass cover by lifting it carefully.

• Lift the glass cover off the phone.
• Set the removed glass cover aside safely.

Avoid getting isopropyl alcohol on the wireless charging coil, as its coating will break down.

• Test your repair by turning on your phone before reassembling.
• To reinstall the back cover without replacement adhesive:
• Remove large chunks of old adhesive to ensure flush fitting.
• Apply heat and pressure to secure the back cover in place.

Note that reusing adhesive may compromise water resistance, but glue should be strong enough for most purposes.

Remove the twelve 3.5 mm Phillips screws.

Locate the small notch on the left side of the antenna assembly.

• Pry the assembly up using a spudger.
• The assembly should now be free and removable from the frame.

Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift out the charging coil assembly.

Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry up the loudspeaker assembly