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The video features Ally from iMore and Pixel Fix, who demonstrates how to replace the speaker assembly in a CDMA iPhone 4, specifically those used by Verizon or Sprint. Essential tools for the process include a pentalobe screwdriver, a pry tool, and a double zero screwdriver. The guide covers powering off the device, removing the dock connector screws, back cover, and battery. Ally emphasizes the importance of proper handling to avoid damage and mentions keeping track of screws due to their varying sizes. The latter part explains the careful removal and replacement of the speaker assembly and cellular antenna, detailing the disassembly of the shield, dot connector cable, and screws securing the speaker assembly. She highlights the importance of transferring components like the cellular antenna to the new speaker assembly and suggests consulting reassembly tutorials and forums for troubleshooting.
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In this segment, Ally from iMore and Pixel Fix demonstrates how to replace the speaker assembly in a CDMA iPhone 4, such as those used by Verizon or Sprint. She explains that a replacement speaker assembly is needed if the speaker or microphone is not working. Required tools include a pentalobe screwdriver, a pry tool, and a double zero screwdriver.
The steps begin with powering off the device and removing the two dock connector screws at the bottom using the security screwdriver. Next, the back cover is slid up and removed, followed by removing the battery using a double zero screwdriver to take out the screw securing the battery clip to the logic board. Ally advises carefully prying up the battery to avoid damage. Lastly, she removes a tiny grounding clip and screws securing the shield for the dock connector, emphasizing the importance of keeping track of the screws due to their varying sizes.
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In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to carefully remove and replace the speaker assembly and cellular antenna in a phone. First, the shield is removed, and the dot connector cable is gently pried up due to adhesive. The exposed speaker assembly is visible, with instructions to remove the cellular antenna from the logic board using a pry tool. Two screws holding the speaker assembly are then removed, one potentially having a black triangular spacer. The speaker assembly is gently lifted out, and the cellular antenna, which is attached with sticky adhesive, is detached and transferred to the new speaker assembly. The presenter advises checking the reassembly video for detailed steps and troubleshooting issues via their forums if needed.