iPhone 15 Plus is one of the top phones in 2024. Its features, looks, performance, and yes repairability is really good. However by the time you may feel some problem with the iPhone 15 plus. It is not because the Apply company installed low-rate components but it happens because of the weather where you live, your usage, accidental drops, or other external factors. Anyways if you are feeling distortion and cracking noise coming out of your iPhone 15 Plus you need to change the earpiece speaker. We have set this comprehensive step-by-step guide for iPhone 15 plus earpiece speaker replacement. This guide is going to make replacing your iPhone 15 plus earpiece speaker amazingly easy. So without wasting a single moment let’s get started.
Things You Will Need
When you make up your mind for the iPhone 15 plus earpiece speaker replacement you also make sure these tools, equipment and replacement parts are ready. Note the list below and then start your disassembling process.
*P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
*Hair Dryer/Heat Gun/Hair straightener/Hot plate
*Suction Handle
*Opening Picks
*Phillips #000 Screwdriver
*Tri‑point Y000 Screwdriver
*Tweezers
*Spudger
*Isopropyl Alcohol
*Microfiber/Lint-free Cleaning Cloths
*Clean and proper space for replacement
*iPhone 15 Plus Earpiece Speaker
Surely these tools will make your disassembling process greatly quick and easy. On the other hand we will suggest you to choose a suitable place for a calm and successful iPhone 15 plus earpiece speaker replacement. Like the area should have ventilation, electric socket nearby, clean and dust free and smooth have a smooth surface. Otherwise choose a desk, dining table and place a silicone tray for securing the screws and disassembled components. However follow this guide through every step. It will teach about all the precautions, simple and alternative ways, and points that you should know before proceeding. Now let’s move toward steps.
Step #1. Switch Off iPhone 15 Plus
*First we need to check if any cable or wire is connected to the phone’s port.
*Then make sure the charging level should be less than 25%. If not then please wait until it drains to that level. A charged battery is more susceptible to catching fire if accidentally gets damaged.
*Now switch off the phone by pressing the power button and volume up button at the same time for a while. Slide the slider that asks “ Power Off”. And go ahead. Your iPhone 15 Plus is off now.
Step #2. Removal of iPhone 15 Plus’s Two Pentalobe Screws
*The very first disassembling is unfastening the two pentalobe screws on either side of the charging port.
*These screws are 7.7 mm long and will open though the P2 Pentalobe screwdriver.
*Remove the screws from the phone and keep them safely aside to fasten them when reassembling the iPhone 15 Plus.
Step #3. Heat Bottom Edge of the iPhone 15 Plus Rear Glass
*The rear glass of the iPhone 15 Plus is secured with the adhesive. Heat application will melt the adhesive between the rear glass and the frame and let it easily and quickly separate.
*Use a hair dryer, heat gun, hair straightener or a hot plate to apply heat for a while on the bottom edge of the iPhone 15 Plus’s rear glass.
Precautions
*Please make sure you are applying just for 20 seconds on each side. Excessive heat can damage the battery or may be screen too.
*To prevent excessive heating you can keep checking the rear glass and feel the warmth. When you feel it has got too hot to touch, stop heating the same spot.
Step #4. Application of Suction Handle
*Now we will apply the suction handle to lift the rear glass for opening pick insertion.
*Apply steady force to lift the back glass and create a line gap.
*Please make sure the suction handle is at the center of the bottom edge.
Precautions
*You have to apply clear packing tape at the back glass of the iPhone 15 plus if it is cracked.
*When pulling the glass its small particles can harm you or may cause further damage.
Step #5. inserting First Opening Pick to the Bottom Edge of the iPhone 15 Plus
*Insert the first opening pick to the rear glass of the iPhone 15 Plus.
*After inserting the pick you will remove the suction handle from the bottom edge.
*Move the pick back and forth to cut the adhesive between the rear glass and the frame.
Precautions
*At the bottom edge only 5 mm deep pick insertion is allowed. Far insertion can damage the spring contects.
*You can mark the pick at the 3 mm measurements for avoiding too deep pick insertion.
Step #6. Slide the Opening Pick to Separate Adhesive
*Please move the opening pick back and forth for cutting the adhesive from the bottom edge of the iPhone 15 Plus.
*Take the inserted pick toward the right corner of the bottom edge and slide it from the corne to separate the corner.
*Now you are on the right side of the iPhone 15 Plus. at this you will find two hookes clip in the frame.
*Keep sliding the pick until you feel the force stop. It is a clip in the middle securing the rear glass with frame.
*To release the clip you need to twist and turn the pick even you can rotate the pick and ineter the flat tip of the pick into the rear glass.
*With some steading pushes the clip will be released and you can move ahead cutting the adhesive toward the volume down button.
*Leave the pick near the volume down button.
Things to Know About Rear Glass
Be careful when cutting through the adhesive holding the back glass.
*There is a small fragile cable connecting the back glass to the phone near the volume-up button. Don’t put your tool in this area to avoid cutting the cable.
*There are also small spring contacts around the edges of the phone. Don’t push your tool in too far or it might bend or damage these contacts.
*Go slowly and gently to avoid any mistakes.
Step #7. Insert Another Opening Pick
*Before inserting the second opening pick we can apply more heat on the remaining edges of the iPhone 15 Plus.
*After heating your will insert the second opening pick from the bottom edge and move it toward the left coerber.
*As now we need to cut the adhesive of the ledges of the phone.
*Geltally separate the bottom left corner. And then slide them on the left edges.
*Keep releasing the clips gently twisting and turning the pick and reach to the top left corner of the phone.
*Do remember you can insert the opening pick more than 5 mm deep inside the left edges of the iPhone 15 Plus.
*Cut the adhesive from the top edges of the phone.
*At the top only 3 mm deep pick insertion is allowed.
*Here you will feel the two more clips securing the rear glass to the frame. Gently release them and move toward the top right corner.
*Slide them from the corner and along this corner you can insert pick 4 deep.
*Turn the pick toward the right edges and reach the power button.
*Well whenever you feel difficulty cutting the adhesive you can apply heat to make rear glass separation easy.
*As you know you can slide the pick inside from the power button to volume down button because of the cable connection.
*So just push, twist and turn the pick. After some sengle try you will hear the releasing sound anh the rear glass will get separated.
Step #8. Open The Rear Glass like Open the Book Cover
Now that the back glass is free we can carefully lift it up.
*Open the back glass like you are opening a book from the left side to the right.
*The right side is still attached by a cable,so be gentle we will disconnect the cable on the next step.
*If the back glass feels stuck don’t force it. Apply some heat and carefully cut the adhesive with your tool.
*To prevent pulling on the cable, rest the back glass on a raised edge or use a book or box for support.
Step #9. Open the Connector Cover Screws and Remove the Cover
*Please be careful. Every screw needs to be secured and put back in their exact same place. Otherwise you will face trouble while assembling the phone.
*Pick a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to open the 1.3 mm long screws. These screws are holding the cover with a logic board.
*Do remember you will find screws with different sizes in this whole disassembling. So don’t mix them up. Keep the same-sized screws in the same place.
*After unfastening the 1.3 mm long screws you can slide the over toward the top of the phone using a tweezer.
*Cover have also has a clip secured with the logic board. Release it and remove the cover from the phone.
Step #10. Disconnect the Battery
When fixing or replacing parts from any phone it is important to disconnect the battery right away. With the iPhone 15 Plus you can do this after removing the connector cover.
*Now hold the back glass upright with one hand and gently turn the bottom edge to the left to reveal the battery connector below the volume buttons.
*Use the tip of your opening tool to carefully lift and disconnect the battery press connector from the logic board. Be gentle to avoid damaging anything.
*You will see a plus and minus sign on the connector to guide you through the process.
Step #11. Unfasten The Middle Connector Screws and Remove It
*Now we will open the screw of the middle connector cover.
*This screw is 0.9 mm long. So use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to unfasten these crews.
*After opening the screw, pry it up with a flat end spudger and try to unclip it from the board.
*You can also do it with your finger nail.
*Push the cover toward the bottom side of the phone. Hear for the uncliping sound.
*Now remove the middle connector cover from the phone.
Step #12. Disconnect the Wireless Charging Coil and NFC Connector
*Removing the middle connector cover will reveal the wireless charging coil and NFC press connector.
*Pry up these connections using an opening pick or plat tip spudger.
*With the gentle push disconnect the charging coil press connector and NFC press connector.
*With this disconnection the rear cover is free now. Remove the back glass and keep it securely aside.
Step #13. Remove the Upper Connector Cover
It’s time to grab your tri-point Y000 driver and gently remove the two small 1.3 mm screws holding the upper connector cover. This cover is hiding the front camera connections and earpiece speaker plus antenna connections.
*After the screws are out, slowly lift the cover off.
*Don’t rush or force anything. Once the screws are removed the cover should come off easily.
Step #14. Remove Sensor And Front Camera
Use the tip of an opening pick to carefully lift and disconnect the antenna connector.
*Next do the same for the front sensor connector.
*Finally gently disconnect the front camera press connector.
*There are three connectors in total so take your time with each one to avoid damage.
Using tweezers or your fingers to grip the front camera and sensors gently.
*Slowly pull them out of the frame.
*Once they are free remove them completely from the phone.
Step #15. Removal of Earpiece Speaker
*Now we have reached the point of removing the earpiece speaker from the iPhone 15 Plus.
*Firstly we need to disconnect the press connector of the earpeicespekar from the oard.
*To do this use an open pick or a flat tip spudger for prying up the connections and then disconnecting them from the logic board.
*The earpiece speaker assembly is secured with seven screws of different sizes.
*Use Phillips #000 screwdriver to unfasten five 1.6 mm long screws.
*And the same driver for the two 1.3 mm long screws. Place the screws securely aside.
*Now insert the flat tip of the spudger into the top left edge of the earpiece speaker.
*Gently push the speaker until it comes out of its recess in your holding range.
*Grab it with your hands and lift it completely out of its recess.
Now the earpiece speaker is out from the iPhone 15 Plus. but we have to take out the antenna from the speaker for installing it to the reassembling part.
Step #16. Separate the Antenna From the Earpiece Speaker
The earpiece speaker has an antenna attached that you will need to transfer to the new speaker.
*Insert the tip of an opening pick between the antenna and the speaker.
*Gently slide the pick under the antenna to loosen the adhesive holding it in place.
*Carefully lift to separate the antenna from the speaker.
*Once it is free remove the antenna from the earpiece speaker.
With this step the disassembly is finished. Now the reassembly process will begin.
Step #17. Assembling New Earpiece Speaker to the iPhone 15 Plus
*It’s time to take out a new earpiece speaker assembly. Check it and see where to transfer the antenna that took out from the old assembly.
*If the old adhesive on the antenna is not sticking enough, use a double tape for adhering the antenna to the new earpiece speaker replacement.
*Make sure the antenna is secured and then place the earpiece speaker replacement in its slot.
*Also it’s good to place the earpiece speaker in its slot, fasten the screws then fix the antenna.
*Otherwise press the assembly with your finger to correctly fit it in its recess.
*Now secure the new earpiece speaker replacement with screws.
*Use Phillips #000 screwdriver to fasten five 1.6 mm long screws on the right side.
*And the same driver for the two 1.3 mm long screws at the left side of the earpiece speaker.
Step #18. Reassemble the Front Camera Assembly
It’s for connecting the three press connectors that are at the same place.
*Install the front camera along with the sensor.
*Settle them correctly in their recess.
*Now you have three connections to make.
*First connect the front camera press connector to the logic board and connect the sensor connection.
*Not snug got the antenna’s press connector to the logic board.
*Now your connections are ready to cover them with the upper connector cover.
*Place the cover and fasten the screws.
*They are 1.3 mm long screws.
Step #19. The Right Time to Test Your Phone
*At this step you can test your earpiece speaker replacement.
*You only need to temporarily connect the battery. But you have to prop up the screen for this testing.
*Then switch on your phone to test everything working accordingly.
*After testing don’t forget to disconnect the battery from the logic board to securely continue the reassembling process.
Adhesive Application of the iPhone 15 Plus Rear Glass
- First thing is to clean the old adhesive from the frame and back glass of the iPhone 15 Plus. Also if you feel the need you can apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol and then again clean it using a lint free cloth or a microfiber cloth. with.
- Now it’s time to check the replacement adhesive sheet. Only place it on the phone without removing the clear liner and see the cutouts, and spring contacts for taking the idea.
- When you are satisfied and have understood the adhesive sheet you will remove the clear liner from only the bottom of the adhesive to expose the Adhesive’s sticky side for placing in the frame.
- Please be careful. The adhesive is very sticky. If it touches anything wrongly you can not reuse the same adhesive sheet for sticking the back glass.
- Now gently apply it on the frame’s bottom toward upside down. You need to be extra cautious at this time.
- Peeling the adhesive gradually.
- Go ahead until the adhesive is applied on the frame.
- Now press it with your finger or flat tip spudger.
- In the end remove the adhesive’s pink liner.
Step #20. Reassemble the Rear Glass of the iPhone 15 Plus
*Place books, or a box under the back glass to prop it up for reconnecting the cables.
*Use a flat-end spudger to connect the wireless charging coil.
*Place the charging coil connector cover to secure the cables. Hook it into the slot to lock the cover in place.
*Fasten the cover with its screw.
*Use the flat end of a spudger or your finger to reconnect the battery.
*Hook the battery connector cover into its slot on the logic board.
*Use your tri-point Y000 driver to secure the cover with screws.
*Turn on your iPhone to make sure everything is working correctly.
*Power it back down before continuing with the rest of the repair.
*Use tweezers to remove the final adhesive liner.
*Lift the back glass to access the last adhesive liner along the right edge of the phone and peel it off carefully.
*If any clips on the back glass are bent, gently straighten them with your fingers.
*Line up the back glass with the phone’s frame and press the top edge until the clips snap in place.
*Press around the edges to secure all clips.
*Use your P2 driver to tighten the two screws on either side of the charging port.
*Power on the phone and check if the earpiece speaker is working properly.
Congratulations!
Finally we have reached the last step and connected all the cables. iPhone 15 Plus Earpiece Speaker Replacement is completed now. We hope that everything went perfectly the same too.
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