Introduction
Use this guide to remove or replace the loudspeaker on your Samsung Galaxy Note10.
Note: The daughterboard cover doubles as the main downwards-facing loudspeaker.
Tools
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Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the back panel, as close to the edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back panel and the frame.
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Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
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Insert a second opening pick and slide it across the left side towards the top left corner to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the pick inserted in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
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Insert a third opening pick into the gap on the top edge of the phone.
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Slide the opening pick to the top right corner, slicing the adhesive.
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Leave the pick inserted in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
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Insert a fourth and final opening pick into the gap on the right side of the phone, sliding it down towards the bottom right corner of the phone to slice the adhesive.
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Slide an opening pick back and forth around the entire perimeter of the phone to release any missed adhesive, reheating if you find any extra-stubborn adhesive.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 4 mm screws securing the wireless charging coil.
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Use a pair of tweezers to lift up and flip back the metal shield covering the battery connector.
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While holding the metal shield up and out of the way, use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the battery connector to disconnect it.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the wireless charging coil connector from the motherboard.
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Tilt the metal shielding up so you can grip it with your fingers.
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Peel the wireless charging coil up and away from the device.
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Remove the wireless charging coil.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.