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Samsung SPH-A500 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

Repair guide on how to replace a Speaker on a Samsung SPH-A500 cell phone.

What you need

  1. Samsung SPH-A500 Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Flip open the phone, remove the two rubber covers under the LCD screen.

    • Remove the two screws using a small Philips screwdriver.

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  2. Samsung SPH-A500 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Using an Ipod opening tool or your finger nails, pry open the back cover of the LCD screen.

    • Note: Some force may be required.

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  3. Samsung SPH-A500 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Completely separate the back cover from the rest of the phone.

    • Close the phone.

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  5. Samsung SPH-A500 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • The speaker is covered with silver tape on the bottom of the logic board.

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  6. Samsung SPH-A500 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the silver tape that is covering the speaker.

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  7. Samsung SPH-A500 Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the speaker.

    • Note: In order to completely remove the speaker you must disconnect the wires, which will require a soldering iron to reattach the new speaker.

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  8. Samsung SPH-A500 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Attach the new speaker using a soldering iron.

    • Put the speaker back to it's original position and place the silver tape over it.

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Conclusion

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

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