The speaker of your iPhone 8 does not play music properly anymore? You miss calls because you can't hear the ringtone?
In this illustrated step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to replace the defective speaker on your own to restore crystal clear sound to your iPhone 8.
We wish you every success with the repair! We look forward to your honest evaluation of our instructions.
Required tools
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Heat gun
Heat gun
You can use a heat gun to heat parts that are glued on so they’re easier to remove. In most cases, you can also use a hairdryer.
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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.
€11.00 at the iDoc store -
Tweezers
Tweezers
We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.
€12.00 at the iDoc store -
Pick Set
Pick Set
You need a flat but stable tool such as a pick to pry out parts that are glued in place.
€2.00 at the iDoc store -
Plastic prying tool
Plastic prying tool
You need a flat plastic prying tool to disconnect the various plugs and connectors.
€2.00 at the iDoc store -
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing pentalobe PL1 screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
Phillips PH00 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing PH00 screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store -
Phillips screwdriver with centering pin
Phillips screwdriver with centering pin
Phillips screwdriver with practical centering pin for logic board screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store -
Y-type Y000 screwdriver
Y-type Y000 screwdriver
You need the right screwdriver for removing Y-type screws.
€14.00 at the iDoc store
Required replacement part
- iPhone 7 / 8 Adhesive Frame for Screen Weiß
- iPhone 8 Speaker
Replacement parts and tools for this repair
Our tools plus the right spare part help you fix your device easily.
Getting started with the repair of your iPhone 8
If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.
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Switching off your device
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Removing the rear case screws
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Heating up the display
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Detaching the display
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Opening the display
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Disconnecting the battery connector
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Disconnecting the display connectors
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Disconnecting the FaceTime connector
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Removing the iSight camera
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Removing the plastic bracket
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Removing the Wi-Fi antenna
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Removing the SIM card tray
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Disconnecting the logicboard connectors
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Removing the logic board
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Removing the speaker
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Preparing the new speaker
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Inserting the speaker
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Inserting the logicboard
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Connecting the connectors on the logicboard
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Inserting the SIM card tray
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Installing the Wi-Fi antenna
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Installing the plastic bracket
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Installing the iSight camera
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Attaching a new adhesive frame
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Attaching the FaceTime connector
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Connecting the display
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Attaching the battery connector
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Attaching the display
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Fastening the rear case screws
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