Follow this guide to remove or replace the earpiece speaker and vibration motor in your Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Heat the right edge
⚠️ Caution: Let your phone's battery drain to below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
[guide|25705|Heat an iOpener|new_window=true] and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for two minutes.
💡 Note: A [guide|157348|hair dryer|new_window=true], [guide|151116|heat gun|new_window=true], or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.
Adhesive information
While you wait for the adhesive to soften, note the following:
There's adhesive securing the back cover around the perimeter of the frame.
💡 Note: The adhesive is strongest in the bottom right and top left corners.
Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction handle to the back cover, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.
Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.
💡 Note: If you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iOpener+Heating/25705|iOpener|new_window=true] instructions to avoid overheating.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
Slice the right adhesive
Slide the pick back and forth along the right edge to slice through the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted near the bottom of the right edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Heat the bottom edge
Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back cover for two minutes.
Separate the corner adhesive
Insert a second opening pick at the bottom right corner.
Angle the pick upward to match the curved edge and rotate it around the bottom right corner.
⚠️ Caution: Be careful while slicing around the corners, as the glass is very fragile here. Work slowly to avoid cracking the glass.
Slice the bottom adhesive
Slide your opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Heat the left edge
Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the back cover for two minutes.
Separate the corner adhesive
Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.
Angle the pick upward to match the curved edge and rotate it around the bottom left corner.
⚠️ Caution: Be careful while slicing around the corners, as the glass is very fragile here. Work slowly to avoid cracking the glass.
Slice the left adhesive
Slide your opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive, stopping when you reach the power button.
⚠️ Caution: Only insert the pick up to 5 mm, as you may damage the antenna flex cable or the power button cable.
Leave the pick in the left edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Heat the top edge
Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the back cover for two minutes.
Separate the corner adhesive
Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top right edge.
Angle the pick upward to match the curved edge and rotate it around the top right corner.
⚠️ Caution: Be careful while slicing around the corners, as the glass is very fragile here. Work slowly to avoid cracking the glass.
Slice the top adhesive
Slide the pick to the top left corner to slice the adhesive.
⚠️ Caution: Only insert the pick up to 4 mm, as you may damage the cameras or sensors.
Leave the pick in to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Separate the corner adhesive
⚠️ Caution: Only insert the pick up to 4 mm, as you may damage the cameras.
Insert an opening pick in the gap at the top left edge.
Angle the pick upward to match the curved edge and rotate it around the top left corner.
Slice the remaining adhesive
⚠️ Caution: Only insert the pick up to 4 mm, as you may damage the cameras.
Slide the pick toward the bottom camera to slice through the remaining adhesive, stopping before you reach the power button.
Remove the back cover
Grab and remove the back cover.
💡 Note: If your cover is still sticking to the frame, slide an opening pick around the perimeter until the cover completely separates.
💡 Note: During reassembly:
This is a good point to power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.
Remove any adhesive chunks with a pair of [product|IF145-020|tweezers] or your fingers. Apply heat if you're having trouble separating the adhesive.
If you're using custom-cut adhesives, [guide|152862|follow this guide|new_window=true].
If you're using double-sided tape, [guide|113604|follow this guide.|new_window=true]
Slice the adhesive
💡 Note: The wireless charging coil is lightly adhered to the battery.
⚠️ Caution: Be careful not to strain or tear the display interconnect cable under the right side of the charging coil.
Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the wireless charging coil and the battery.
Slide the pick along the right edge to separate the adhesive.
Disconnect the NFC antenna and charging coil
Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry and disconnect the NFC antenna press connector from the motherboard.
Repeat for the wireless charging coil press connector.
💡 Note: To re-attach [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Recognizing+&+Disconnecting+Cable+Connectors/25629#s70308|press connectors|new_window=true], carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.
Unfasten the NFC antenna and charging coil
Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 3.5 mm-long screws securing the NFC antenna and charging coil.
Unfasten the loudspeaker
Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 3.5 mm screws securing the loudspeaker.
Unclip the loudspeaker
Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the upper right corner of the loudspeaker and the frame.
Pry up to unclip the loudspeaker from the frame.
⚠️ Caution: Don't pry against the battery. Use protrusions in the frame for leverage.
💡 Note: During reassembly, press around the perimeter of the loudspeaker to clip it to the frame.
Remove the charging coil and loudspeaker assembly
Grab and remove the NFC, wireless charging coil, and loudspeaker from the frame.
💡 Note: The wireless charging coil holds these parts together.
Disconnect the battery
Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.
Disconnect the laser AF module
Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the laser autofocus module press connector.
Unfasten the motherboard cover
Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 3.5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.
Remove the motherboard cover and laser AF module
Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the bottom right corner of the motherboard cover and the frame.
Pry up on the cover to unclip it from the frame.
Remove the motherboard cover and laser AF module.
💡 Note: During reassembly, press down on the cover to secure its clips to the frame.
Disconnect the front-facing camera
Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the front-facing camera press connector.
Disconnect the fingerprint reader
Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint reader press connector.
Disconnect the screen
Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector.
Disconnect the stylus
Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the stylus' press connector.
Unfasten the motherboard
Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.5 mm-long screw securing the motherboard.
Pry the motherboard up
Insert the pointed end of your spudger between the top left of the motherboard and the frame.
Pry the motherboard up until you can grab it with your fingers.
Remove the motherboard
Grab the motherboard by the left edge and remove it from the frame.
⚠️ Caution: Be careful not to catch on any loose cables.
💡 Note: During reassembly, be sure the cables are above the motherboard when reinserting it.
Unfasten the earpiece speaker and vibration motor
Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.2 mm-long screws securing the earpiece speaker and vibration motor.
Remove the earpiece speaker and vibration motor
Insert the flat end of your spudger underneath the bottom edge of the earpiece speaker and vibration motor.
Pry the earpiece speaker and vibration motor up from its recess and remove it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]].
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