iPhone 12 Pro Loudspeaker Replacement

moderate1 - 2 hours

Use this guide to remove and replace the loudspeaker in an iPhone 12 Pro. The loudspeaker is the speaker at the bottom of an iPhone.

Remove the pentalobe screws

Mark your opening picks

Tape over any cracks

Anti-Clamp instructions

Heat the bottom edge

Apply a suction cup

Lift the screen slightly

Separate the bottom edge adhesive

Heat the right edge

Separate the right adhesive

Heat the top edge

Heat the left edge

Separate the left adhesive

Open the iPhone

Unscrew the battery and display connector cover

Remove the battery connector cover

Disconnect the battery

Disconnect the display cable

Disconnect the digitizer cable

Unscrew the front sensor connector cover

Remove the front sensor connector cover

Disconnect the front sensors

Remove the display assembly

Unscrew the loudspeaker

Remove the loudspeaker


Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]].

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/iPhone%2012%20Pro|iPhone 12 Pro Answers community] for help.