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Alcatel IdealXCITE Rear Speaker Replacement

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  1. Alcatel IdealXCITE Rear Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Alcatel IdealXCITE Rear Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Alcatel IdealXCITE Rear Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Place your finger in the small notch on the left corner of the phone.

    • Use your finger to gently pull up on the back cover where the notch is located.

    • Gently pull up on the back cover, working around the phone.

    • Remove the cover from the phone, and set it aside for later installation.

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    • Place your thumb in the small notch between the battery and the phone.

    • Use your thumb to gently pry the battery up at the notch, releasing it from the phone.

    • Take note of the contacts in the phone and on the battery for reinstallation.

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    • Remove the four 4mm PH00 screws.

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    • Using a spudger, pry upwards in the indentation on the bottom right corner of the phone.

    • Work the tool gently around the antenna to release it.

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    • Remove the three 4mm PH00 screws holding the WiFi/GPS antenna in.

    • Gently pry the WiFi/GPS antenna out using a Jimmy and set aside.

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    • Remove the three remaining 4mm PH00 screws.

    • Remove the two 3mm PH00 screws.

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    • Using a spudger and an iFixit opening pick, pry the midframe up.

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    • Pry gently between the rear case and speaker using an iFixit opening pick.

    • Reapply adhesive to the new speaker when reassembling the phone.

Conclusion

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

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