Step By Step Replacement Guide For iPhone 15 Plus Earpiece Speaker

Are you noticing cracking and distortion sounds coming from your iPhone Plus? If so it means you need an iPhone 15 Plus Earpiece Speaker Replacement. We have created this step-by-step guide to help you change your iPhone 15 Plus speaker. You only need the right tools, the original replacement part for the iPhone 15 Plus, and adhesive to secure the back glass. Come along!

iPhone 15 Plus Earpiece Speaker Replacement

You need some very important tools to disassemble the iPhone 15 Plus and then replace the Earpiece speaker. I have created a list of those tools to make it easy for you. Please note this down.

• iPhone 15 Plus Earpiece Speaker
• P2 Pentalobe Screwdriver iPhone
• Hair Dryer/Heat Gun
• Opening Picks
• Suction Handle
• Tri‑point Y000 Screwdriver
• Tweezers
• Phillips #000 Screwdriver
• Spudger
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
• Clean and proper space for replacement 

What area is suitable For an iPhone 15 Plus Earpiece Speaker Replacement

A clean and well-lit space is best for replacing an iPhone 15 Plus earpiece speaker. Make sure you have a flat surface to work on like a table or desk. Keep all your tools and parts organized nearer to you for easy access. Avoid dusty or cluttered areas as small parts can easily get lost. A quiet space will help you focus on the repair without distractions.

Step #1. Preparing iPhone 15 Plus For Disassembling

• Preparing your iPhone 15 Plus for disassembling means removing all the cables and wires from the phone. Any plugged-in cable or wire can cause issues with your phone.
• Now switch off the phone. For this press the power button along with the volume up button at the same time 
• Wait until the “Power Off” slider appears.
• After sliding it will take a few seconds to power it completely off. Now go on!

Precaution

• You have to check that your phone is not fully charged before disassembling it. 
• Drain the battery at least 25%. 
• A battery that is more than 25% charged is more susceptible to catching fire if accidentally damaged during disassembling.

Step #2. Open Pentalobe Screws and Remove Them

• To open the Pentalobe Screws you will take a P2 screwdriver.
• These screws are 7.7 mm long on either side of the charging port. Open them and remove them.
• Keep these screws safely aside to use them when reassembling the phone.

Step #3. Apply Heat at the Bottom Edge of the iPhone 15 Plus Back Glass

• The back is adhered to the frame with the adhesive. If we apply heat the adhesive will melt and let the back glass separate quickly.
• You can use a heat gun, hair dryer, hair straightener, or hot plate for heat application.
• Don't apply excessive heat because the battery or the screen can get damaged.
• You need to check the back glass with your hand to prevent excessive heat application. Feel the warmth until it gets too hot to touch. 

Extra Step

• If your iPhone 15 Plus’s back glass or screen is cracked or damaged you can cure it with a transparent tap.
• Apply the tape and fully cover the screen/back glass.
• This cure will protect your eyes or face from the shattered particles of the glass.

Step #4. Applying Suction Tool

• Now we will apply the suction handle on the back glass.
• Try to make sure it is applied in the center of the Bottom Edge.
• The suction handle needs to be pulled with a very steady hand.
• Create a line gap for opening pick insertion. 

Step #5. Insert Opening Pick

• Now insert an opening pick into the gap between the back glass and the frame.
• For this step, you have to mark the pick with a 3 mm measurement. Marking is a guideline for determining how much of the tip of the pick is inserted into the phone.
• You are not allowed to insert a pick longer than 5 mm in the bottom edge of the iPhone Plus.

Check the Back Glass Information

• Be cautious around specific areas as you cut through the adhesive holding the back glass.
• A small and delicate cable connects the back glass to the phone near the volume-up button. To avoid cutting the cable don’t insert your opening tool here.
• Several small spring contacts are around the edges of the phone. Be careful not to push your opening tool too deep as this can bend or damage these contacts.
• Work slowly and gently to prevent any accidental damage.

Step #6. Cut the Bottom Edge Adhesive

• Now move the opening pick back and forth to cut the adhesive.
• You need to leave your opening pick here on the right bottom edge. So this side can stick again.

Step #7. Apply Heat on the All Edges of the Phone

• Now use the same heating equipment that you are using to heat and melt the adhesive.
• Apply heat at the right edge of the iPhone 15 Plus.
• Then move toward the top edge and then the left of the phone.
• Gradually apply heat to all edges of the phone. Check every side to make sure that there is enough heat to melt the adhesive inside all the edges.

Step #8. Separating The Adhesive from All Edges

• After this heating process you will move the inserted opening pick to the bottom edge.
• Cut the adhesive from the bottom right corner and take the pick toward the phone's right edge.
• Along the right edge you will not insert the opening pick more than 7 mm long.
• Keep sliding the opening pick on the phone's right edge to separate the back glass.
• Be careful while cutting the adhesive on this side. Feel the strong stop. That is the hook securing the back glass to the frame.
• Move your opening pick like twisting to release the hook from the frame.
• Then leave the pick near the volume button. (As mentioned above, don't insert the pick along the volume button edges.)

Step #9. Insert Second Opening Pick

• Insert the second opening pick into the bottom edge and rotate it to cut the adhesive from the bottom left corner edge.
• Slide the pick toward the left edge of the iPhone 15 Plus.
• You can only insert the opening pick up to 5 mm deep along the left edges.
• Now slide pick up to the top left edge corner.
• You can apply more heat if you find it difficult to cut the adhesive.
• Rotate the opening pick from the top corner edge of the phone.
• At the top edge inserting the pick is only 3 mm deep.
• Here you feel the two clips that secure the back glass to the frame. Twist and turn the pick to release the clips. Here for the clips releasing sound.
• After cutting the adhesive from the top edge of the phone rotate the pick around the top left corner to separate it from the frame.
• You can again apply heat at this stage if you find it difficult to move the pick.
• Carefully reach the right edges and cut the adhesive to the volume bottom.
• Along the top right edge only insert the pick 4 mm deep.
• Now you have two opening picks inserted in the right edge. Twist and turn both the pick to separate the frame from the volume button as we can not insert the pick here.

Step #10. Swing Open the Back Glass

• Now the entire back glass has been released and we can prop up the back glass.
• Swing open the back glass like opening a book cover.
• Gently open it from the phone's left side to the right side.
• From the right side the back glass is still connected with the cable.
• If the back glass feels stuck don't forcefully open it. Apply heat and cut the adhesive with the opening tool.
• To avoid straining the cables rest the back glass on the raised edges or use the book stake/box.

Step #11. Unfasten the Connector Cover Screws and Remove the Cover

• Keep track of each screw during this repair. It is important to put them back in the exact same spot where they came from.
• Use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to remove the two screws that are 1.3 mm long. These screws hold the lower connector cover in place.
• Be sure to handle the screws carefully as mixing them up can cause issues when reassembling.
• Use tweezers to slide the cover toward the phone's top gently. This will help release it from the logic board.
• Once it is unlatched carefully lift it and remove the cover.
• Take your time to avoid damaging any nearby components while removing the cover.

Step #12. Disconnect the Battery

• When repairing and replacing the phone, we must disconnect the battery as soon as possible.
• We got this chance with the iPhone 15 Plus just after removing the connector cover.
• Hold the back glass upright with one hand. Slowly turn the bottom edge to the left to uncover the battery connector located below the volume buttons.
• Use the tip of an opening pick to gently lift and disconnect the battery connector from the logic board. Be careful to avoid damage.
• You will notice a plus and minus sign printed on the connector. This will guide you.

Step #13. Open the Middle Connector Cover

• It's time to move the Middle connector cover.
• You will use a tri-point Y000 screwdriver to unfasten one 0.9 mm long screw.
• Open the screw and pry up the cover with a flat end spudger.
• You can also use your finger to push the cover toward the bottom of the phone.
• Unclip the top edge and remove the cover from the frame.

Step #14. Disconnect the Wireless Charging Coil and NFC Connector

• When the wireless charging coil and NFC connections are revealed, you can pry them up using an opening pick to disconnect them from the logic board.
• Now the back glass has fully separated from the phone.

Step #15. Remove the Upper Connector Cover

• Take your tri-point Y000 driver and carefully remove the two small screws, each 1.3 mm long, that are holding the upper connector cover in place.
• Once the screws are out, gently lift the cover off. Take your time here and make sure not to force anything. The cover should come off smoothly once the screws are removed.

Step #16. Remove the Front Camera Assembly 

• Take the tip of an opening pick.
• Gently pry up the antenna connector to disconnect it.
• Now do the same for the front sensor connector.
• Finally carefully disconnect the front camera press connector.
• There are three connectors in total that need to be disconnected. Take your time with each one to avoid damage.
• Use tweezers or your fingers to grip the front camera and sensors gently.
• Carefully pull them out of their place in the frame.
• Once they are free remove them completely from the phone.

Step #17. Disconnect and Remove The Earpiece Speaker

• Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and gently disconnect the earpiece speaker connector.
• Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the seven screws holding the earpiece speaker.
• Five screws that are 1.6 mm long.
• Two screws that are 1.3 mm long.
• Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top left edge of the earpiece speaker.
• Gently pry up until you can grab the earpiece speaker with your fingers.
• Carefully remove the earpiece speaker from the phone.

Step #18. Remove the Antenna from the Earpiece Speaker

• Your earpiece speaker has an attached antenna that needs to be moved to attach to your new speaker.
• Insert the tip of an opening pick between the antenna and the earpiece speaker.
• Gently slide the pick under the antenna to loosen the adhesive holding it in place.
• Carefully pry up to separate the antenna from the speaker.
• Remove the antenna from the earpiece speaker.

With this step the disassembling process ends. Now the resembling process will start.

Step #19. Replace the New Earpiece Speaker to the iPhone 15 Plus

• Take out the new and original earpiece speaker for the iPhone 15 Plus.
• Firstly we have reinstalled the antenna for the earpiece speaker.
• As we know the antenna adheres to the earpiece speaker.
• You must check if the old adhesive is still on the antenna. If it is still sticky and can work, reuse it instead of applying new adhesive tape.
• Install the earpiece speaker to its spot.
• Gently fit it and feel the fitting with your finger.

Step #20. Fasten the Earpiece Speaker and Install the Front Camera

• Before sticking the antenna to the earpiece speaker you have to fasten all the screws of the earpiece speaker. It will secure the speaker to the frame.
• Now install the front camera and the sensor.
• There were three press connectors. Connect the press connectors to the logic board.
• Apply a small piece of thin, double-sided tape (like Tesa tape) to the back of the antenna.
• Gently press the antenna onto the new earpiece speaker to secure it.
• Finally reconnect the antenna press connector to complete the setup.

Step #21. Reassemble the Upper Connector Cover

• Place the upper connector cover. Fasten its two 1.3 mm long screws.
• This will secure the connections that you have just made after installing the new earpiece speaker, antenna, sensor and front camera.

Step #22. Check the Repair

• This is a good time to test your repair.
• Temporarily reconnect the battery and back glass.
• Power on your iPhone to check if everything works correctly.
• If it works as expected, power it back down.
• Now you can continue with the reassembly process.

Steps for Adhesive Application on iPhone 15 Plus

1. Clean the old adhesive from the frame and back glass of the iPhone 15 Plus. If you need please apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol and rub with the help of lint free cloth.
2. Check the replacement adhesive placing it on the phone without removing the clear liner.
3. Remove the clear liner from only the bottom of the adhesive to expose the Adhesive’s stick side for the frame.
4. The adhesive is very sticky. If it touches anything wrongly you can not use it again for sticking the back glass.
5. Apply it carefully on the frame’s bottom toward upside down, peeling the adhesive gradually.
6. After full application of the adhesive press it with your finger or flat tip spudger.
7. Remove the adhesive’s pink liner (top liner layer to expose adhesive to stick the back glass).

Step #23. Reassembling the Back Glass

• We have to place a steak or a book or a box to prop up the rear glass for connecting the cables.
• Connect the wireless charging coil with the help of a flat end spudger.
• Place the charging coil connector cover to secure the cables. Use its slot to hook lock the cover.
• Fasten it's screw.
• Use the flat end of your 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 install the screws and secure the cover.
• Power on your iPhone to test and make sure everything is working properly.
• Power it back down before completing the rest of the repair.
• Remove the final adhesive liner with the help of tweezer.
• Lift the rear glass to access the final adhesive liner along the right edge of your iPhone.
• Carefully peel off the liner making sure it doesn’t snag on any cables or clips attached to the rear glass.

Step #24. Finally Install the Rear Glass

• If the clips on the rear glass are bent gently straighten them with your fingers.
• Hold the back glass and line it up with the phone frame.
• Place the top edge of the glass on the frame until the clips snap in.
• Press around the edges to secure all the clips.

Step #25. Fasten Pentalobe Screws and Switch On The iPhone 15 Plus

• Take your P2 driver to fasten the two screwa either side of the charging port.
• Power on the phone and check how the earpiece speaker is working.

Finally!

The iPhone 15 Plus earpiece speaker replacement is successfully completed. We hope that everything went good at your side while replacing the earpiece speaker of your iPhone 15 Plus. This step by step guide has everything to help you at every stage. 

Anyways right us how you find this guide helpful while repairing your iPhone. You can tell us any thing in your mind and if you want any specific guide for your device. Best of luck!