How to Change the Speaker on an iPhone

The iPhone is an expensive piece of equipment that isn't easy to just throw out when things goes wrong. Luckily for users, a lot of online suppliers stock iPhone parts. The iPhone speaker will break if the phone is dropped too many times. If the speaker begins making crackling sounds or does not have sound at all, it may need replacing. Do not attempt to fix your iPhone yourself if it is still under warranty. Opening your iPhone will void it.

• 1

  Remove the two screws that are in the docking bay at the bottom of the phone. Place the screws to the side.

• 2

  Stick a suction cup on the bottom portion of the iPhone screen and pry up the glass. Do this slow and carefully to prevent breaking the glass and pulling out the sensitive cables underneath.

• 3

  Disconnect the cables by popping up the connectors at the bottom of the one and two cables (they are marked with numbers). Lift the white tab at the bottom of the connector on number three and lift the cable out. Remove the screen completely from the unit.

• 4

  Lift up the four, five, and six cables using a nylon black stick to lift up the connection.

• 5

  Remove the seven screws around the logic board in the middle of the phone, using a small Phillips-head screwdriver, and lift it up.

• 6

  Lift the motherboard up using a black nylon tool. It is still attached to the camera in the corner. Pop off the connector using a black nylon tool.

• 7

  Remove the two screws that hold the dock port assembly in place. Lift it up and out and replace it with a new assembly. The dock holds the speaker, mic and antennae. Insert a new assembly and reassemble the phone.