Introduction
To remove the speaker you will first need to remove the battery, open the phone and remove the motherboard. Be ready to use a plastic opening tool, T5 Torx Screwdriver, spudger and head gun or hair dryer.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:T5 Torx Screwdriver$5.49
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Remove the four 5.0 mm T5 Torx screws using a T5 Torx Screwdriver.
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Remove the three 5.5 mm T5 Torx screws using a T5 Torx Screwdriver.
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Tool used on this step:iFixit Opening Tool$1.99
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Lift up the black rubber flap using an opening tool.
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Remove the single 5.5 mm T5 Torx screw using a T5 Torx Screwdriver.
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Tool used on this step:iFixit Opening Tool$1.99
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Gently lift the tabs located at the top of the phone using an opening tool.
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Gently lift the tab located at the bottom of the phone with the same tool.
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Tool used on this step:iFixit Opening Tool$1.99
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Insert an opening tool between the front and back of the case.
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Slide the tool down the side of the phone.
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Repeat the same process for the other side.
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Tool used on this step:iFixit Opening Tool$1.99
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Slide an opening tool beneath the antenna and lift straight up from the motherboard.
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Tool used on this step:Spudger$3.99
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Insert a spudger between the black plastic and the motherboard.
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Lift upwards with the spudger to dislodge the board.
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Remove the rubber cover located directly over the speaker.
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Peel off the orange adhesive strip using fingernails or the spudger. This must be done to remove the top speaker.
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Insert the spudger under the top speaker and use it to lift the speaker out of place.
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Be careful when removing the top speaker from its housing because it is still connected to the phone. You must undo the connection before complete removal.
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To undo the connector, lift the black flap on the edge closest to the speaker, and then the cable slides out
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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