OnePlus 8 Speaker Repair
Complete guide to OnePlus 8 speaker repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Speaker Repair is one of the most common repairs for OnePlus 8. This repair involves replacing the damaged audio component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
🔩 Replacement Parts
What You'll Need
- Replacement audio part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Heat the rear glass
Power off your phone and unplug any cables.
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Step 2: Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction handle to the center of the bottom edge of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear glass and frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
Step 3: Slice the bottom edge adhesive
Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive securing the rear glass.
Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 4:
Insert a second opening pick under the bottom edge of the rear glass, into the gap you just created.
Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 5: Slice the left edge adhesive
If you have trouble slicing, reheat the iOpener and apply it to the edge for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
Insert a third opening pick under the bottom left corner of the rear glass.
Slide the opening pick up the left edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 6: Slice the top edge adhesive
Insert a fourth opening pick under the top left corner of the rear glass.
Slide the opening pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 7: Slice the right edge adhesive
Insert a fifth opening pick under the top right corner of the rear glass.
Slide the opening pick down the right edge to slice the remaining adhesive.
Step 8: Remove the rear glass
Remove the rear glass.
If the rear glass still feels stuck to the frame, slide an opening pick around the entire perimeter until the rear glass separates completely.
During reassembly:
After installing the rear glass, apply strong, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes to help the adhesive form a good bond.
Step 9: Unfasten the motherboard cover
A white sticker may cover a screw on the right edge of the motherboard cover. Pierce through it with the tip of your screwdriver or use [product|IF145-020|tweezers] to remove it.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eleven 3.3 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.
Step 10: Pry up the motherboard cover
The motherboard cover is secured by tight clips.
Insert the flat end of a spudger under the center of the motherboard cover's bottom edge.
Twist the spudger to release the clips.
Lever the motherboard cover up until you can grip it with your fingers.
Step 11: Remove the motherboard cover
Remove the motherboard cover.
Step 12: Disconnect the battery cable
Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket on the bottom left corner of the motherboard.
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Step 13:
Disconnect the antenna cable connector on the right, using tweezers.
Disconnect the antenna cable connector on the left using tweezers.
Step 14:
Use an opening tool to gently pry and disconnect the three camera press connectors.
Step 15:
Remove the rear camera.
Step 16:
Use an opening tool to pry up and disconnect the front camera press connector.
Remove the front camera.
Step 17:
Use an opening tool to pry up and disconnect each of the three press connectors attached to the motherboard.
Step 18:
Remove the motherboard by carefully pryinng it out with the opening tool, lifting the battery out to make removal easier.
Step 19:
Insert an opening tool into the gap between the light sensor and chassis.
Pry the light sensor up and out.
Step 20:
Insert an opening tool under the edge of the speaker.
Gently lift the speaker out of its housing, applying light pressure to avoid damaging the surrounding area.
If the earpiece speaker is held in place by adhesive, carefully loosen it by working the pry tool around the edges.
Once detached, lift the earpiece speaker fully out of the device.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $30-$90)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($50-$150)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your OnePlus 8 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 58 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new OnePlus 8 generates 61 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 3 kg of CO₂. That's a 95% reduction in carbon emissions!
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