iPhone 4 and 4S Speaker Enclosure

Mein Problem

After having fixed the battery and speaker issue, ( https://www.ifixit.com/Story/12618/iphon... ), I had noticed that even when plugged in, every now and then, the iphone 4S would just suddenly start discharging, as if it were not plugged in. Also, when I replaced the speaker in my previous repair, I did notice that there was some warpage of the old speaker assembly, as if that part of the speaker assembly got excessively hot. From those two things, I assumed there was a possible short in the dock connector assembly.

Meine Reparatur

The repair went quite smoothly. That iScrews iPhone Screw tray comes in handy for the repair process, in making sure I know where every screw I removed went.

I delayed writing this success story, to verify that the intermittent discharging while plugged in problem was no longer present, and the problem is indeed fixed. Darned good thing I did buy the dock connector assembly even when I thought I didn't previously need it.

Mein Rat

Replacing that rubber spacer can be rather tricky. Just take your time, and get a good light source.

Mein Problem

Speaker quit working. Priced replacement phone $456.00

Apple wanted $175.00 to fix after I drove it to them, would need to leave with them and drive back to get it. I checked your website and ordered repair kit and speaker and fixed myself $75.00!

Meine Reparatur

Read the free online instructions, used tools from my repair kit, grabbed my coffee and went to work. Took no more than 20 minutes,. I paid for my repair kit in my first use! I then used the repair kit to re pair and tighten all our eyeglasses. IFIXIT sent a email making sure I received my repair kit and parts needed. Also sent link to repair instructions and a blog site to visit if I was having trouble. Is this a great company or what.

Mein Rat

I do have some advice. Order your repair parts from this company. Not only do they help you fixit, they do a fantastic job of follow up and help you walk through your I phone repairs. And send you free videos and encouragement. Oh and you will save a boatload of money.

Mein Problem

I dropped my phone face down in the driveway...of course I new the result before I picked up the phone. "So this is what it's like to have a broken front screen." I didn't like the broken glass feeling on my fingers as I was swiping the screen. I knew I needed to fix it ASAP. iFixit is my go to repair site and I ordered the supplies immediately. I ordered the used product since it was inspected and in working order. Perfect condition. Looks brand new.

Meine Reparatur

The pair was almost exactly 1.5 hours. I had no bad experience. I bought a magnetic mat and had everything labeled and in order. That was the key. So thankful for the magnetic mat. It's like a have a new phone. Loved the experience and detailed photos.

Mein Rat

Go for it. You can do it. Be patient. Don't rush. Get a magnetic mat. Have the set of good tools. Order some. You will used them over and over. Cameras. Glasses. It is well worth it to have good tools.

Mein Problem

very low sound after milk spilled on the phone and got into the speaker.

Meine Reparatur

very easy as long as you follow the format listed for the repair. bought the smartphone repair kit and new i phone speaker

Mein Rat

pretty fast about 1 to 2 hours gotta take your time. good company to deal with excellent information and parts.

Mein Problem

The power button in the iPhone 4S wasn't working and the earpiece speaker when I stopped working

Meine Reparatur

both repairs failed. The button itself wasn't the issue it was the part that pushed up against it and the speaker didn't work out either. The button itself is just a hard piece of metal no issue with it and the speaker I don't know what's going on there.

Mein Rat

save your money and just invested in the new phone

Mein Problem

speaker was not working.

Meine Reparatur

It was mostly easy. Took me about an hour to do that. I could have done it in far less time, if I didn't strip one of the screws. I was able to do the replacement by skipping some steps.

Mein Rat

1. The screws are very tiny. Work in a well lighted area, also use magnifier glass if possible.

2. Be careful when loosening the screws. If you strip a screw, you are screwed!

3. Keep track of each screw you open.

4. There is a tiny black triangular spacer underneath the speaker. I didn't notice it's layout, while I was taking out the speaker. I ended up leaving it out during reassembly. My phone still works fine without it. It would be nice if the instruction shows a picture of the spacer's layout.

Mein Problem

Was having intermittent charge and sync issues with My 4S Doc Connector.

Meine Reparatur

Repair was easy with the pictorial repair guide from the website. 1 hour or so is all it took. This was my first repair for this phone.

Mein Rat

Lay out and tape a big piece of white paper (24" x 24" )to a flat work surface. The tape is so you don't have to worry about catching the paper and shifting all the little screws around by accident. As you take the parts out write on the paper size Ie 1.2mm Phillips etc. and description of part. There is plenty of room to keep the parts separated to help ease any confusion of similar looking screws.

Mein Problem

It was a mess and probably not worth fixing, but I had fun doing the repair and got it right the second time. Haha.

Meine Reparatur

Got all the parts back in place and this time it worked, even the speaker. So, what's that little wire from the speaker to the main board for? It doesn't come with the speaker, so that was a loss. The little connector end had come off, but I guess just squeezing it back into place worked.

Mein Rat

Take your time. Get it right the first time.

Mein Problem

I was having issues with my music playing aloud. I attempted replacement as a fix.

Meine Reparatur

The repair went smoothly. it was slight nerve racking since, well, phones aren't cheap. I used the $20 repair kit they sale, it had all the tools I needed.

Mein Rat

Everything worked great. However, now that my lower speaker is louder and I still have the same problem I believe that my issue is the docking connector, and that my phone believes it is docked. That is why no music plays aloud but my headphones work perfect.