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Samsung Instinct Speaker Replacement

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  1. Samsung Instinct Speaker Replacement, Samsung Instinct Speaker Replacement: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Applying pressure to the back cover, slide the cover forward towards the camera.

    • Lift the back cover off the phone.

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    • Hold the phone firmly in one hand and lift the battery up by using the notches to grip the battery.

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    • Remove the four 4.45mm screws at the corners of the phone.

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    • Use the plastic opener tool to unhinge the locks around the edges of the phone.

    • Do not worry about the inner components of the phone, they are not connected to this case.

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    • Lift the casing off of the phone.

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    • With the screws removed, locate the antenna.

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    • Using a phillips-head screwdriver, remove the 4.50mm screw holding the antenna in place.

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    • Using the plastic opener tool, squeeze gently on the antenna cable connector and lift to remove the connector from its position.

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    • Gently lift up on the antenna and remove it from the back of the device.

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    • Remove the two 3.50mm screws connecting the motherboard to the case.

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    • Use the plastic opener tool to detach the three ribbons on the motherboard.

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    • Lift out the top right ribbon from its slot on the motherboard.

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    • Use the plastic opener tool to unhinge the the locks on the side of the motherboard connecting it to the front casing.

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    • Lift the motherboard away from the front casing.

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    • After removing lifting up on the motherboard, the front casing and center frame should be separated as shown.

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    • Using tweezers to grasp the pins of the speaker, gently lift the speaker up out of its setting in the front case.

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Conclusion

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

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