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HTC Desire 816 Speaker ReplacementReplacing speakers to resume high quality audio.

Written By: Saleena Douangphachanh

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INTRODUCTION

HTC is now known for there audio quality. The bottom speaker is a major item in the device so theuser can have the full HTC sound experience. This guides purpose is geared towards the userreplacing the speakers.

TOOLS:iFixit Opening Tools (1)Spudger (1)Phillips #000 Screwdriver (1)Tweezers (1)T5 Torx Screwdriver (1)

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Step 1 — Battery

Pry open the back panel by insertingthe plastic opening tool on the left ofthe camera. We find this spot theeasiest to get the tool under thepanel.

Step 2

Once you get an open spot, with asecond plastic opening tool, slidedown to the bottom of the phone tofree the rest of side.

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Step 3

There is adhesive between thebattery and the back panel. Take anylon spudger to cut through theadhesive.

Be sure to use the correct tool forthe job. Metal spudgers canpuncture an unprotected battery,potentially causing a fire.

Step 4

Once all way around the bottom, thepanel should be broken free of theadhesive, and the rest of the panelshould pop right off.

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Step 5

Insert a nylon spudger at the bottomof the battery and lift up to removethe battery.

Be sure to use the correct tool forthe job. Metal spudgers canpuncture an unprotected battery,potentially causing a fire.

Step 6

There is adhesive on the other sideof the battery as well, take the nylonspudger used to get off the paneland cut through.

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Step 7

Carefully lift battery backside first todisconnect the white connector.

Step 8 — Bottom Speakers

Using the T5 screw driver, unscrewthe following screws.

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Step 9

Using the T5 screw driver removethe remaining screw at the bottomright corner of the phone.

Step 10

Lift and remove black plastic casingwith a nylon spudger to access themotherboard and speaker.

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Step 11

Using the PH000 unscrew thefollowing screws that are holdingdown the motherboard.

Step 12

Using the PH000 screw driver,unscrew the remaining screw.

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Step 13

Gently disconnect the wire locatedon the right side of the device fromthe bottom motherboard .

Step 14

Using a pair of tweezers, gently graband lift the motherboard.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Step 15

Using a pair of tweezers, gently graband remove the speaker.

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