[how to] replace ear/receiver speaker
asked 2015-06-27 13:59:09 +0200
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Hello there,
both of my speakers were cracking, so i was looking for a way to replace them without sending them to Jolla. @Alex: thanks for your hints
i have used the Nokia Lumia 720 earpiece and HTC One X Loudspeaker. both ordered at BisLinks (U.K.) total costs less then 10 euros
here is a description how to dismantle your Jolla to replace both of them:
remove screws, take care it's two different types, so remember which was where:
lift from bottom to remove the black cover
there is one screw that holds the metalic edge, again lift from bottom to top
now remove one more screw and disconnect circuit board, just lift them gently with a knife or something - the obvious black cable on the left - two near the battery - two at the top on the left
then gently lift the circuit board. (on one side is a screw on the other its snapped in) the front camera is glued in, but i was able to get it out together with the board
the result:
use a screwdriver or a knife to get out the speakers. the original earpiece died during the procedure. i glued the new in with 4 tiny drops of glue
the loudspeaker was easier to remove, the HTC one is self sticking, so no problems here
the only tricky part during assembly are the connectors. be patient ! i spent 15 minutes to connect them all yes the cracking is gone, both do sound better then the originals !
Have you tried cleaning the earpiece with a strong magnet? Even though the earpiece is protected by some kind of fine fabric mesh it seems that fine metal powder finds its way into the earpiece. This trick is at least worth trying before total disassembly. Might reduce or remove crackling sound but can't of course help with too low sound level that has been there from the factory.
Jusla ( 2015-06-27 17:34:58 +0200 )edit@Markkyboy: which part is unclear ? dismantle == tear down, cooking receipt == how to i would like to replace ear speaker, so what steps do i need to do after removing toh, removing the screws, and take away the plastic.
pawel ( 2015-06-28 15:37:21 +0200 )edit@Jusla: will give it a try
pawel ( 2015-06-28 15:37:41 +0200 )edit@Jusla: no improvement
pawel ( 2015-06-28 20:54:16 +0200 )edithttps://together.jolla.com/question/97656/disorted-sound-from-ear-speaker-on-loud-volume/
pan tau ( 2015-06-29 14:27:07 +0200 )edit