The speaker won’t play ring tones or music.
In this guide, we show you how to replace your iPhone 4s’ defective speaker. You need this repair if your phone doesn’t play music or only plays it quietly, or if your ring tone doesn’t play when you get calls.
Required tools
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For storing screws
For storing screws
We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.
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Menda ESD Spudger
Menda ESD Spudger
You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
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Tweezers
Tweezers
We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.
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Steel Laboratory Spatula
Steel Laboratory Spatula
You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
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Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.
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Phillips PH00 screwdriver
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
from €10.84 on Amazon
Required replacement part
- iPhone 4 / 4s Speaker
Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 4s
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Removing the enclosure screws
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Removing the back cover
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Disconnecting the battery connector
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Removing the battery
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Plastic tab
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Disconnecting the dock connector cable
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Removing the speaker
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Preparing the new speaker
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Installing the speaker
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Attaching the dock connector cable
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Aligning the plastic tab
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Installing the battery
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Attaching the back cover
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Fastening the enclosure screws
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Setting the time
The right tools for your repair
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