Installing Samsung Ace Front Speaker

User-Contributed Guide

User-Contributed Guide

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Installing a new front speaker.

  • Author: Breanne
  • Time required: 10 to 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: Moderate

The front speaker is the speaker pressed to your ear when you are talking on the phone with someone. If the noise emitted from this speaker is distorted or if no noise is emitted at all, then installing a new speaker may help alleviate these issues.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • To remove the back casing, firmly press down and push towards the bottom of the phone.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • With the casing removed, lift the battery from the indicated indentation.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • From here, you can now access the SIM card and model/serial numbers.

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — Casing  ¶ 

  • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four indicated screws (4.5 mm).

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Press the pointed edge of the spudger into the side of the two rubber plugs in order to lift and remove them from the top of the phone.

  • Then, using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two indicated Phillip screws (6.5 mm).

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • To remove the SIM card, start by pressing the top of the card and push down and away towards the bottom of the phone. Then, as indicated, pull the SIM card out.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Begin to slowly lift the back casing of the phone. You should hear a snap when the casing is released.

  • The power, volume, and camera buttons may fall out when separating the front and back casing.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Your casing should be separated and the three loose buttons put to the side.

  • Be aware of the wiring on the top of the phone. Make sure not to pull it apart when separating the case.

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