Xiaomi Mi 9 Loudspeaker Unit Replacement

Switch off your phone.

• Heat the iOpener and apply it to the rear glass for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive beneath the edges.

Attach a suction handle to the lower edge of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.

• If the rear glass is cracked, use strong tape or superglue to secure the suction handle and let it cure before proceeding.

Use the suction handle to lift the rear glass and create a gap between the glass and the frame.

• Insert an opening pick into the gap.
• If needed, apply more heat as per iOpener instructions to further soften the adhesive, but avoid overheating.

The suction handle may not stick if the rear glass is cracked; use tape or superglue in this case.

• Insert a second opening pick at the bottom left corner.
• Slide the new pick downwards to cut the adhesive.

Leave both opening picks in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.

• Slide the opening pick along the side of the Xiaomi Mi 9, starting from the bottom left corner.

• Be cautious of the rear cameras and only insert the tip of the opening pick.

• If necessary, reheat the adhesive using your iOpener to maintain a smooth cutting process.
• Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

• Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner of the rear glass.
• Slide the opening pick along the top edge to break the adhesive.
• Leave the fourth pick in the top right corner to hold the adhesive open.

Insert the fifth opening pick into the top right corner.

• Slowly slide it down the right edge to separate the remaining adhesive.

Remove the rear glass carefully.

• Dispose of the old glass.

• Clean all remaining adhesive from the phone using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to prevent re-adhesion.

Remove all ten Phillips #00 screws, 3 mm in length.

Some screws may have a tamper-evident sticker.

• Use a screwdriver to remove each screw individually.
• The motherboard cover should now be loose and removable.

Insert opening pick into the top right corner of the motherboard cover.

• Twist the opening pick sideways carefully, as excessive force may damage components.

• Pry up and slightly lift the motherboard cover using the opening pick.

Be cautious when removing the motherboard cover, as it may be attached to the charging coil or NFC antenna.

• Remove the motherboard cover.
• The charging coil and NFC antenna will also be removed with it.

Disconnect the battery flex cable by prying it loose with a spudger.

Be cautious when removing screws as some may be hidden under tamper-proof stickers.

• Remove the four silver, 3.2mm long Phillips #00 screws.
• Next, remove the two yellowish, 3.8mm long Phillips #00 screws.
• Finally, remove the one black, 2.8mm long Phillips #00 screw.

Insert an opening pick at the right side of the loudspeaker unit.

• Twist the opening pick sideways to pry up the loudspeaker unit.
• The antenna cable remains attached; proceed with caution.

Remove the antenna cable from the back of the unit.

• Be careful not to damage the loudspeaker unit when lifting.

• Lift and hinge the loudspeaker unit open towards the left side.

• Use a pair of tweezers to remove and disconnect the antenna cable from the loudspeaker unit.
• Take out the loudspeaker unit.

Check your old loudspeaker for components that may need transferring to the new part, such as the antenna flex cable with coax connector, before reassembly.