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| Use this guide to replace the earpiece speaker without losing Face ID. | | | The earpiece speaker is only connected to the front sensor array by two solder points, so while this procedure does require a minimum amount of soldering, it is relatively easy to do and will allow you to keep the existing front sensor array and not affect the phone's ability to use Face ID. | | In fact, you don't even have to remove the front sensor array to do this repair, making it actually easier than the full [linkguide|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+X+Earpiece+Speaker+and+Front+Sensor+Assembly+Replacement/102322|iPhone X Earpiece Speaker and Front Sensor Assembly Replacement|new_window=true] guide. | | This guide was inspired by a YouTube video of the guyby [link|https://www.youtube.com/c/TechMDUtah|Tech MD Youtube|new_window=true] who figured out how to do this procedure:. | | | [link|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzPUAAgElHI|iPhone 11 Pro Max Ear Speaker and battery Replacement Keep Face ID Detailed - YouTube] |
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