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Kyocera Event Ear Piece Speaker Replacement

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In this guide you will open up your phone and replace a broken ear piece speaker. In order to insert a new speaker, you will need access to soldering tools and knowledge.

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    • Locate the small notch on the bottom right side of the phone.

    • To remove the cover, hook your thumb or fingernail into the slot. Then, gently lift the cover up and off.

    • The back cover may flex slightly as you remove it. This is normal, but avoid applying excessive force.

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    • Locate the small notch below the battery. You may see a white plastic notch sticking out of this space; if so, grasp that tab to pull the battery out of its compartment. If you do not see a white plastic tab, then place your fingernail in the notch and pull upward to release the battery from its compartment.

    • The plastic prying tool can be used to help remove the battery.

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    • Remove seven of the 4.9mm tri-head screws. Keep them in a secure location.

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    • Pry the back assembly away from the body on all four sides of the phone.

    • Start prying at the top and work around.

    • Remove the buttons for the volume and power-this will allow for easier disassembly.

    • The back assembly is firmly attached to the body of the phone so removing it will require some force.

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    • Soldering required to complete replacement

    • Start by un-attaching the small olive colored chip from the plastic casing.

    • The chip is connected to the phone by a small orange wire. Keep the wire connected to the chip and the phone body while removing the chip from the black plastic casing.

    • Pry underneath the chip with the plastic opener until it pops off. Leave the orange wires attached.

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    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Use tweezers to lift up the black plastic cover.

    • The cover will pop out. Set it aside.

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    • Speaker is magnetized.

    • Use a metal object to lift the speaker out OR use tweezers to grab underneath the top corner of the speaker and lift/pry it out.

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    • Unsolder the speaker wires from the phone.

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

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