Samsung Galaxy S9 Earpiece Speaker Replacement
Replacing the earpiece speaker compromises your device's water resistance.
- Check if the issue is software-related by consulting our troubleshooting page.
- Locate and replace the earpiece speaker if the problem persists in the hardware.
- If you break the waterproof seal, consider replacing it to maintain your device's water resistance.
Step 1 | Rear Glass Removal
Switch off your phone before proceeding.
- iOpener: Apply to a long edge of the phone for at least two minutes to loosen adhesive beneath rear glass.
May need to reheat and reapply several times; follow iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
- Adhesive may require additional heat: use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate if necessary.
Be cautious not to overheat the phone; AMOLED display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.
Step 2
Avoid damaging the fingerprint sensor flex cable.
- Locate and slice through the thick adhesive portions.
- Remove the thin adhesive areas.
Do not pry or slice in the area covering the fingerprint sensor flex cable.
Step 3
Apply strong tape or superglue to ensure suction cup adhesion if rear glass is cracked.
- Press a suction cup onto the back cover and lift its bottom edge, creating a small gap between the cover and frame.
- Be prepared for significant force, but only open a slight gap – insert your tool to proceed. If necessary, apply heat and repeat.
The adhesive cools quickly, so repeated heating may be required.
- Insert an opening pick into the created gap and slide it to the bottom right corner.
- Insert a second opening pick and slide it to the bottom left corner.
- Place a third opening pick at the remaining edge to prevent resealing during removal.
Step 4
Insert the opening pick tip into the device's edge at the bottom left corner.
- Slide the pick along the side towards the top.
- Rotate the pick around the top corner to prevent resealing of adhesive.
Step 5
Insert an opening pick from the bottom right corner, sliding it along the side to the top.
Apply more heat if the adhesive becomes difficult to cut; failing to do so may cause the back cover to break under tension.
- Slide the opening pick around the corner and carefully cut the remaining adhesive at the top of the phone.
- Do not fully open the phone yet, as the fragile fingerprint sensor cable still connects it to the motherboard.
Step 6
Lift the side of the rear glass near the volume button using care.
- Use the edge of a spudger to pry up the fingerprint sensor flex cable and disconnect it.
Step 7
Remove the rear glass.
- To reassemble, refer to instructions for replacing adhesive and installing rear glass.
- If replacing rear glass entirely, consult separate guide on transferring rear camera bezel with integrated fingerprint sensor.
Step 8 | Motherboard
Use a spudger to gently pry open the battery connector.
Step 9
Use a #000 Phillips screwdriver to remove one 3mm screw.
Step 10
Use a spudger to pry apart the connections and disconnect 6 cables.
Step 11
Use a SIM card remover or an unbent paper clip to press in the release lever.
Step 12
Use a spudger to carefully pry the motherboard free from its mounting points.
Step 13 | Earpiece Speaker
Use a spudger to pry off the earpiece speaker from the front display.