Samsung Galaxy S22 Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Written By: Clay Eickemeyer

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

Follow this guide to remove or replace the earpiece speaker in your Samsung Galaxy S22.

Tools

Step 1

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.

Step 2

While you wait for the adhesive to soften, note the following:
There's adhesive securing the back cover around the perimeter of the frame.
The adhesive is strongest in the bottom right and top left corners.

Step 3

Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the bottom edge as possible.
Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.
If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Step 4

Slide the pick back and forth along the bottom edge to slice through the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 5

Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.

Step 6

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom left corner.
Slide the pick to the bottom of the camera bezel to slice the left adhesive.
Only insert the pick up to 5 mm, as you may damage the antenna flex cable or the power button cable.
Leave the pick in to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 7

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.

Step 8

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom right corner.
If the adhesive has resealed, insert the pick closer to the bottom edge.
Slide the pick to the top right corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 9

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.

Step 10

Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top right edge.
Slide the pick across the top edge and around the top left corner to slice the remaining adhesive.
Only insert the pick up to 4 mm, as you may damage the rear cameras or flash.

Step 11

Grab and remove the back cover.
If your cover is still sticking to the frame, slide an opening pick around the perimeter until the cover completely separates.
During reassembly:
This is a good point to power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.
Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of tweezers or your fingers. Apply heat if you're having trouble separating the adhesive.
To apply new adhesive, follow this guide.

Step 12

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry and disconnect the wireless charging coil from the motherboard.
To re-attach press connectors, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

Step 13

If you're using the Samsung Self Repair Kit, take a moment to identify your screws and label them accordingly:
Label the bag with the most screws and the colored bag #3428.
If you're replacing the screen and battery, label the clear bag with two screws #3229.

Step 14

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 3.5 mm-long screws securing the wireless charging coil.
If you're reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screws with the new ones labeled #3428.

Step 15

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 3.5 mm screws securing the loudspeaker.
If you're reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screws with the new ones labeled #3428.

Step 16

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the upper left corner of the loudspeaker and the frame.
Pry up to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.
During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to engage the clips.

Step 17

Grab and remove the wireless charging coil and loudspeaker from the frame.
Do not separate the charging coil from the loudspeaker.

Step 18

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

Step 19

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both interconnect cables from the motherboard.

Step 20

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both interconnect cables from the charging board.

Step 21

Grab and remove the two interconnect cables from the frame.
During reassembly, orient the cables so the "main" ends are toward the top of the phone and the "sub" ends are toward the bottom.

Step 22

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.
If you're reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screws with the new ones labeled #3428.

Step 23

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the bottom of the motherboard cover and the motherboard.
Pry up on the cover to unclip it from the frame.

Step 25

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the left 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

Step 26

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the front-facing camera press connector.

Step 27

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector.

Step 28

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the right 5G mmWave antenna press connector.

Step 29

Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the power and volume button's press connector.
During reassembly, make sure this cable is under the battery cable.

Step 30

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.5 mm-long screw securing the motherboard.
If you're reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screw with the new one labeled #3428.

Step 31

Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the bottom right of the motherboard and the frame.
Pry the motherboard up until you can grab it with your fingers.

Step 32

Grab the motherboard by the right edge and remove it from the frame.
Be careful not to catch the motherboard on any loose cables.
During reassembly, be sure the cables are above the motherboard when reinserting it.

Step 33

Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 2.9 mm-long screws securing the earpiece speaker.
If you're reassembling with the Samsung Self-Repair kit, be sure to replace the screws with the new ones labeled #3229.

Step 34

Insert the pointed end of your spudger under the left edge of the earpiece speaker.
Pry up to unclip the earpiece speaker from the frame.

Step 35

Grab and remove the earpiece speaker.

Conclusion

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—be sure to transfer remaining components and remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the instructions in reverse order and perform the opposite actions, e.g., "reattach" instead of "removing." Skip steps that use heating and prying, and pay close attention to the 📌 bullets as you work through the steps.

After you've completed the repair, download the Samsung Members App from the Galaxy Store or the Play Store, and follow the Samsung Self-Repair document (beginning page 9) to make sure your device is fully functional.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.

Author

Clay Eickemeyer

Member since: 19/09/22

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One comment

Just to help others, this guide incorrectly states the ear piece speaker also contains the vibration motor - it does not. You need to change the lower loud speaker module which contains the vibration motor.

Dwhite -