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Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement

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  1. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Heat the rear cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Completely power off your phone before you begin disassembly.

    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the left side of the rear cover for one minute.

    • A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the screen, internal battery, and the plastic rear cover are susceptible to heat damage.

  2. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the rear cover, as close to the edge as possible.

    • Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear cover and the frame.

    • Depending on the age of your phone, this may be difficult. If you are having trouble, apply more heat to the edge and try again.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

    • Don't insert the opening pick more than 5 mm into the phone or you risk damaging the internal components.

  3. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Begin to cut the adhesive: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Begin to cut the adhesive: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Begin to cut the adhesive: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • As you cut through the adhesive around the perimeter of the phone, don't insert the pick more than 5 mm to avoid damaging internal components.

    • Slide the opening pick along the left edge towards the bottom left corner to cut through the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick inserted in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

  4. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Cut along the perimeter of the rear cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Cut along the perimeter of the rear cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Cut along the perimeter of the rear cover: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Repeat the process of heating and cutting the adhesive along the three remaining sides of the rear cover.

    • You can insert each new opening pick in the gaps created by the opening picks left in each corner.

    • As you proceed, leave an opening pick in each corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

    • If the rear cover is still attached to the frame after cutting through all four sides, try slicing through the adhesive again with an opening pick.

  5. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the rear cover: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the rear cover: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the rear cover straight up to remove it.

  6. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the motherboard shield: step 6, image 1 of 1
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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 4.0 mm screws securing the motherboard shield.

    • If these screws have not been removed before, they may be difficult to remove as they have threadlocker on their threads.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

  7. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Use a pair of tweezers to lift up and flip back the motherboard shield.

    • Be careful when handling the motherboard shield because its edges are thin and sharp.

  8. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • While using a pair of tweezers to hold the motherboard shield out of the way, use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the battery press connector.

    • Take care to pry only under the edge of the connector to prevent damaging the socket itself and surrounding components.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

  9. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Disconnect the wireless charging coil: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Disconnect the wireless charging coil: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • While using a pair of tweezers to hold the motherboard shield out of the way, use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up the wireless charging coil press connector.

  10. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil: step 10, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil: step 10, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Grip the motherboard shield with your fingers.

    • Peel the wireless charging coil up and away from the device.

    • The wireless charging coil is secured to the device with light adhesive.

    • Remove the wireless charging coil.

  11. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker screws: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 4.0 mm screws securing the earpiece speaker to the frame.

  12. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: step 12, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the bottom edge of the earpiece speaker.

    • Pry up the earpiece speaker to loosen it from the frame.

    • The earpiece speaker clips to the frame along the top edge.

  13. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Note20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Lift and remove the earpiece speaker.

Conclusion

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Samsung Galaxy Note20 Answers community for help.

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