Iphone speaker doesn't work. iPhone speaker not working

If on yours, then most likely you are faced with typical problem of this device. This is a fairly common breakdown and can occur from the first days of using the phone. An ordinary iPhone owner will most likely decide that it is the auditory (spoken) speaker that has failed. And here’s what tolyanGTR writes about this on the iPhones.ru forum

Hi all. iPhone 5, recently purchased in Canada. The speaker stopped working by itself. Please tell me a good service in Moscow. Where better to go, otherwise I’ll be passing through and won’t have time to choose. Is it possible to replace new iPhone in Russia? Is there a specialized service center in the Russian Federation?

If this malfunction occurred independently (the phone did not fall or drown), then most likely it is not the speaker that is to blame, but the cable connecting the speaker to the iPhone 5 board.

By contacting a standard repair service Apple technology You will most likely be offered to simply replace the speaker. And after you send the phone in for repair, after some time they will contact you and say that the problem, it turns out, was not in the dynamics, but in the cable and it needs to be replaced. And you will have to agree to repairs.

The most unpleasant thing about this is that most repairmen don’t even try to figure out the breakdown, but simply offer to replace one spare part with another. But the problem lies on the surface and “screams”: “Solder me away”!

Due to poor-quality soldering at the factory, the contact in the cable connecting the board to the speaker is lost (it sits on the same cable front camera and ear sensor). Just take a soldering iron and carefully solder the necessary contacts on this cable.

Loop before soldering. Apparently, Apple decided to save on solder;)

The cable after soldering. The contact pads are generously “sprinkled” with solder.

A definite plus of this repair is what remains in the phone original spare part, not Chinese copy.

If you have any questions about this article, be sure to ask your question in the comments. For iPhone repair questions, please call 8-495-645-12-43.

iPhone X is new flagship from Apple, which is truly different from all previous smartphone models. In addition to improved performance, users now have the ability to interact with the display highest quality. Software shell presented in the form of iOS 11 with a new interface and the addition of exclusive features. It is worth noting the Face ID hardware and software service, which made unlocking the phone even more reliable and made the data storage procedure as secure as possible. However, like any other smartphone, inevitable problems may arise due to use with the iPhone X.

Previously, a large number of reports about bugs that were specific to the tenth version of the smartphone appeared on the Internet (stripes on the screen, crunching of the display, and others). Detailed instructions How to get rid of these problems is on the Yodamobile blog.

Today we’ll talk about the problem with the speaker, since this type of malfunction, according to statistics, appears already in the first 1-2 years after purchasing the gadget. The essence of the problem is that the user is faced with a sound recording error, the interlocutor cannot hear you, or there are problems with audibility when working with Skype and Face ID video calls. Next, you will learn what to do if the speaker does not work on the iPhone X, how to get rid of the problem at the software level, or carry out repairs yourself.

Causes of malfunction and first aid

There are the following reasons for problems with the speaker:

You are muted. Often, users simply forget to check whether the system sounds are turned on. Due to their deactivation, problems arise in the operation of the auditory and conversational speakers;
Bug in iOS or program. A non-working speaker is not always the cause of a hardware failure. In many cases, breakdown occurs due to a banal bug in operating system or due to an error in the open application;
An error occurred on the other user's side. If only one of your interlocutors complains that you cannot be heard during a conversation, it may be that there is a problem on his smartphone, but with the hearing speaker. Test how other people hear you during a conversation.

Immediately after identifying the problem, you should exclude the possibility of a software bug. Only after this can you begin to repair and replace the part. Make sure that:

You have enabled sound in iOS;
Firmware updated;
The smartphone settings have been reset. It is recommended to perform a reset if problems with the speaker appeared as a result of an iOS update.

Instructions for replacing the speaker

Among the options for hardware failure, simple dust contamination is distinguished. It can accumulate both in the speaker and on its protective mesh. If you encounter just such a malfunction, there is no need to change the part. It is enough to disassemble the smartphone and clean the part with a cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol.

In all other cases, you need to completely change the speaker. You can save up a new original part on Yodamobile.

Also, for repairs you will need a set of tools:

Spudger;
Display suction cup;
Mediators;
Engineering hair dryer;
Tweezers;
Pentalobe screwdriver.

Follow the instructions to open the case and replace the earpiece on iPhone X:

Remove the two screws that are on either side of the charging port;
Next, heat the edges of the case with an engineering hairdryer so that the display can be easily detached;
Place the suction cup on the lower part of the case and pull the screen from left to right like a book;
Pry the edges with a spudger as shown below;

Open the smartphone without detaching its right edge. Next, unscrew the highlighted screws. Move the plug aside motherboard. Then take a spudger and disconnect the screen cable. Set the screen aside;

Remove the next set of screws;

Take tweezers and carefully lift the bracket shown in the figure below. Do not attempt to completely disconnect the part as it is connected using a different cable;

Articles and Lifehacks

Every day, dozens of users contact service centers with this problem. Usually, if only one speaker works in an iPhone, it seems to them that the device in front of them is defective, and many even feel deceived.

However, you should know that in reality everything is much more prosaic.

Causes of the problem

Let's start with the fact that a device like the iPhone has only one speaker. It is located on the bottom end side, not far from the special charging connector.
In turn, there is not a speaker nearby, but a microphone. Thanks to this, we can hear the other party during a conversation.
Depending on specific model Apple devices, the speaker can be located on the left or right side. Anyway, there's a microphone on the other side.

How to fix the speaker

What to do if the sound is not heard at all? It is recommended to contact the service center directly. It’s good if our Apple device is still under warranty.
If your iPhone suddenly goes silent, you should decide what mode is set on it. Perhaps it's all about the silent mode. If the device does not produce sound even after turning off “Mute”, then there is some problem.
You should know that in our device there are several modules, each of which is responsible for a certain type of signal.
For example, one of them outputs music playback through the speaker and ringtone, and the other has to do with the auditory speaker.
You can check the functionality of each module, call someone, connect a headset, etc. If this does not help, it is recommended to contact a service center. One way or another, this problem is completely fixable.
It happens that the iPhone also does not work without headphones. For example, it has official firmware and there is a jailbreak (that is, it is unlocked). A similar problem can be detected during a call to another subscriber.
Sometimes, a symbol indicating headphones will also appear at the top of the screen, even though they are turned off - the problem described above.
It is worth trying to reconnect and disconnect the headphones, and also restart the device. You can also wipe the headphone jack with a toothpick soaked in alcohol. If this does not help, contact the service center.

If your iPhone speaker does not work - it is completely broken or wheezes and rattles during a call - you do not have to immediately go to a service center. First you need to try to find the cause of the problem yourself and fix the problem at home.

What could be the reason for the breakdown?

Sound problems with the earpiece (height) and bottom-firing (polyphonic) speakers are quite common. Main causes of malfunctions:

moisture ingress due to the smartphone falling into the snow or being flooded with liquid (tea, coffee, juice, water)
mechanical impacts (impacts, falls on a hard surface) causing damage to internal parts (loop cable, ear sensor, microphone, front camera, etc.)
dust and small debris getting into the speaker or headphone jack
software malfunctions (especially if you install “wrong” programs on your phone)
volume is not adjusted well
factory defect

Problems can manifest themselves in different ways: it’s hard to hear the other person talking, the iPhone speaker rattles and wheezes, or it stops working altogether.

We fix the problem ourselves

If you can no longer hear the other person or they speak very quietly, start by checking your equalizer settings. First, adjust the volume during a call, making sure there is an indicator on the screen. Then make sure that no other devices are connected to the phone jacks. Insert and remove the headphone plug several times. Turn off the Bluetooth function.

To eliminate the possibility of a software problem, you should remove new, recently installed software, and also reset all settings. Algorithm for hard rebooting the device:

Press the Home and Power buttons at the same time
hold for 10-15 seconds
wait for the gadget to reboot

If the speaker on the iPhone (spoke or bottom) still does not work, restore the saved copy of the system using iTunes. Remember to regularly update iOS to the latest version.

Also, simply cleaning the auditory and polyphonic speakers from dust often helps. Before performing the procedure, remove the cover and film from the back and front panels, then use a soft bristle brush lightly moistened with alcohol or purified gasoline.

If you suspect a manufacturing defect, immediately take your iPhone to an authorized service center or Apple retailer - they should replace the internal parts of your model for free. Remember - if you install unlicensed software and handle it carelessly, the warranty terms are violated. Therefore, if you dropped or spilled your smartphone and damaged the speaker (hearing, voice), do not waste time traveling. It is much easier to call an experienced technician to your home.

Where to go for help

If you have problems with the microphone (located in the lower part on the left side) or speaker (upper, conversational), save time and effort - find a specialist on the website. Yudu performers will find and fix the breakdown as soon as possible if you encounter the following situations:

The speaker does not work well - it became worse to hear the interlocutor during a call after moisture or mechanical damage
rattling sound (when communicating through the voice speaker, while turning on the speakerphone)
the sound does not wheeze or tremble - it is not there at all

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If spare parts are available, up to 85% of complex repairs can be completed in 1-2 days. Modular repairs require much less time. The website shows the approximate duration of any repair.

Warranty and responsibility

A guarantee must be given for any repairs. Everything is described on the website and in the documents. The guarantee is self-confidence and respect for you. A 3-6 month warranty is good and sufficient. It is needed to check quality and hidden defects that cannot be detected immediately. You see honest and realistic terms (not 3 years), you can be sure that they will help you.

Half the battle is Apple repair- this is the quality and reliability of spare parts, so a good service works with suppliers directly, there are always several reliable channels and your own warehouse with proven spare parts for current models, so that you do not have to waste extra time.

Free diagnostics

This is very important and has already become a rule of good manners for service center. Diagnostics is the most difficult and important part of the repair, but you don't have to pay a penny for it, even if you don't repair the device based on its results.

Service repairs and delivery

Good service values your time, so he offers free shipping. And for the same reason, repairs are carried out only in the workshop of a service center: they can be done correctly and according to technology only in a prepared place.

Convenient schedule

If the Service works for you, and not for itself, then it is always open! absolutely. The schedule should be convenient to fit in before and after work. Good service works on weekends and holidays. We are waiting for you and working on your devices every day: 9:00 - 21:00

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Company age and experience

Reliable and experienced service has been known for a long time.
If a company has been on the market for many years and has managed to establish itself as an expert, people turn to it, write about it, and recommend it. We know what we are talking about, since 98% of incoming devices in the service center are restored.
They trust us and convey complex cases other service centers.

How many masters in areas

If there are always several engineers waiting for you for each type of equipment, you can be sure:
1. there will be no queue (or it will be minimal) - your device will be taken care of right away.
2. you give your Macbook for repair to an expert in the field of Mac repairs. He knows all the secrets of these devices

Technical literacy

If you ask a question, a specialist should answer it as accurately as possible.
So that you can imagine what exactly you need.
They will try to solve the problem. In most cases, from the description you can understand what happened and how to fix the problem.