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Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Microphone Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Microphone Replacement, Open Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Microphone Replacement, Open Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use plastic opening tool to pry open back cover.

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  2. Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Microphone Replacement, Pull Out Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool to take out the battery.

    • Remove SD card and SIM card.

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  4. Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Microphone Replacement, Remove Plastic Midframe: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Microphone Replacement, Remove Plastic Midframe: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Microphone Replacement, Remove Plastic Midframe: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew all screws.

    • Pry off midframe with plastic opening tool.

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  5. Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Microphone Replacement, Remove Daughterboard: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Microphone Replacement, Remove Daughterboard: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Microphone Replacement, Remove Daughterboard: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew screws holding daughterboard in place.

    • Carefully remove daughterboard with plastic opening tool.

    • The microphone is embedded in the daughterboard. This means the entire daughterboard must be replaced.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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