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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 AT&T Speaker Replacement

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 AT&T Speaker Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 AT&T Speaker Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Apply the heat gun around the edges of the tablet to melt the adhesive glue.

    • Do not allow the gun to remain still for more than two seconds, so that you do not melt the plastic around the screen.

    • If you do not have access to a heat gun, you may also use an iOpener or a hair dryer. Refer to the iOpener guide for extra help.

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    • Apply the suction to the bottom or top right corner.

    • Use the plastic opening tool at several points around the screen while the suction is being applied to pop the screen out.

  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 AT&T Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Once the screen is detached, open the tablet like a book.

    • Gently open the tablet, and do not pull the pieces apart since you can risk damaging the orange ribbon cable.

  4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 AT&T Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Using the precision tweezers, remove the silver tape that is holding the orange ribbon cable connecting the two pieces.

  5. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 AT&T Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Using the precision tweezers, remove the small press-fit connector from the body of the tablet.

  6. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 AT&T Speaker Replacement, Screws: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 AT&T Speaker Replacement, Screws: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Using the Philips #000 screwdriver, remove the seventeen 2.74 mm screws around the edges.

    • Remove the two 2.74 mm black screws in the middle of the tablet with the Philips #000 screwdriver.

    • Put the screws on a magnetic project mat or in a container so that you do not lose them.

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    • Take the plastic opening tool around the tablet to remove the motherboard from the device.

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    • Locate the speakers towards the bottom.

    • For the speaker on the left, use the plastic opening tool to lift up the press-fit connector.

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    • Apply the iOpener to the magnet to loosen the adhesive glue.

    • Refer to the iOpener guide for more help.

    • If you do not have access to an iOpener, you may also use a heat gun or a hair dryer.

  10. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 AT&T Speaker Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Using the precision tweezers, remove the speaker.

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    • For the speaker on the right, use the plastic opening tool to lift up the press-fit connector.

    • Using the precision tweezers, detach the orange cable.

  12. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 AT&T Speaker Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Pull the orange ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector using the precision tweezers.

    • Be gentle so that you do not damage the orange ribbon cable.

  13. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 AT&T Speaker Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Using the precision tweezers, remove the speaker.

Conclusion

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

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