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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement

Introduction

This guide will guide provide you with step by step instructions on how to replace speakers of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablet.

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove all external power and turn off the tablet.

    • Insert a plastic opening tool between the screen and rear casing.

    • Pry the screen and rear casing apart.

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  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the three green pieces of tape covering the white, black, and gold ribbon cables.

    • Use a spudger to flip up the retaining flap on the three ribbon cable ZIF sockets.

    • Pull the ribbon cables out of the sockets.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the ten 4mm Phillips #000 screws from the battery.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry up the battery.

    • Remove the battery.

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  5. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to flip up the retaining flap on the ribbon cable ZIF socket.

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  6. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the ribbon cable from the socket.

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  7. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4mm Phillips #000 screws from the speakers.

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  8. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 S-Pen Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the speakers out of the tablet

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Conclusion

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

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