Introduction
Follow this guide to remove the loudspeaker for the Samsung Galaxy S10+. For this model, the loudspeaker is built into the lower midframe.
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Unplug and power off your phone before you begin.
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the back cover's right edge for two minutes.
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As you wait, take a look at the image of the removed back cover and take note of where the adhesive is located.
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Apply a suction cup to the back of the phone, as close to the center of the right edge as possible (where the adhesive is narrowest).
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Pull on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and the frame.
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Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.
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If you are having trouble creating a gap, your best bet is to apply more heat to the edge and try the previous step again.
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You can try applying a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol into the seam to help loosen the adhesive.
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Rest the heated right edge of the phone on something that is about 0.5 inches (13 mm) thick. This angles the phone for the opening tool.
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Brace the left edge of the phone with your fingers so that the phone won't slide. Pull on the suction cup with firm pressure.
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Press the edge of an opening tool into the seam between the back cover and the frame.
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Slide the opening tool back and forth along the seam a few times.
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Slide the opening pick along the edge of the phone, slicing through the adhesive.
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Leave a pick in the seam to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
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Insert an opening pick into the right edge near the bottom right corner.
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Carefully slide the pick around the corner. Continue cutting along the bottom edge and around the bottom left corner.
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Leave an opening pick in the seam to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
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Once you have sliced around the phone, twist an opening pick in one of the edges to help separate the back cover from the frame.
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Lift the back cover slowly. Use opening picks to slice any remaining adhesive.
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Remove the back cover.
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Insert the point of a spudger into the notch on the right edge of the midframe, near the Bixby button.
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Pry up to loosen the midframe from the phone.
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Insert the point of a spudger into the notch on the left edge of the phone, located near the power button.
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Pry up to loosen the midframe from the phone.
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Lift the midframe from the top corners and remove it from the phone.
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Align the midframe's top edge to the phone and lay the frame down on the phone.
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Use fingers to apply pressure along the midframe perimeter to snap the midframe clips back into place. The edges should sit flush against the phone edge.
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Insert the point of a spudger in the notch near the bottom right corner of the lower midframe. It is marked by a small triangle.
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Pry up to release the midframe from the phone.
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Grasp the loosened end of the midframe with your fingers and lift upwards slowly.
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Wiggle the midframe slightly to help release the remaining edge clips.
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Remove the lower midframe. The loudspeaker is built into the lower midframe.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
After you've completed the repair, follow this guide to test your repair.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
I can’t get the back cover to seperate, I’ve been trying for several hours now, it just stays with the rest of the phone. I’m fairly certain my phone is hot enough as I touched the back and I can’t place my hand there for more than a few seconds at a time. It’s just not coming off and I’m so frustrated! Any help?
fiona Xie -
Hi Fiona,
The back adhesive can be very difficult! Have you tried the suggestions in step 3? It may take a few heat cycles to weaken the adhesive. You can use a hairdryer to heat it pretty hot along the edge.
Arthur Shi -