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iPhone speaker replacement

Does your iPhone suddenly sound muffled? Can you barely hear the other person, or are you missing notifications? A speaker problem stands out right away. Often the cause is surprisingly small: dust or moisture in the speaker opening.

Good news: it's usually not that bad. Sometimes a thorough cleaning is already enough. If the speaker itself is damaged, we replace it with 100% Original material. At FIXNOW in Antwerp or Wolvertem, we start with a diagnosis and discuss the price. That way you know where you stand before we start.

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Does this sound familiar?

  • Music and videos sound muffled or dampened
  • You can barely hear the other person during a call
  • The sound crackles or distorts at higher volume
  • Ringtones and notifications are barely audible
  • Your iPhone has been wet or often sits in a dusty pocket or bag
  • You hear everything through earphones, but nothing through the speaker

What you can try yourself first

1

Check volume and Bluetooth

Check that the volume isn't accidentally turned down. Also check that no Bluetooth connection is active that's sending the sound to another device.

2

Check the speaker opening

The speaker grille is at the bottom of your iPhone. Do you see dust or lint? Wipe it away gently. Sometimes everything sounds clear again afterward.

3

Been wet? Let the device dry first

If the speaker still sounds muffled after drying, the moisture may have caused lasting damage. In that case, come by so we can check exactly what's going on.

How FIXNOW handles it

1

Diagnosis

We test both speakers separately: the ear speaker you use for calls, and the loudspeaker at the bottom for music and speakerphone calls. This tells us right away where the problem lies.

2

Repair

Is there dust or moisture inside? Then we clean the speaker thoroughly. If the speaker itself is damaged, we replace it with 100% Original material. The price per model is on this page.

3

Testing

After the repair, we test calls, music, and notifications at different volumes. Only once everything sounds clear do you get your device back. It's often ready while you wait.

Two speakers, two complaints

Your iPhone has two separate speakers. You use the ear speaker when you hold the device to your ear during a call. The loudspeaker at the bottom handles music, ringtones, and speakerphone calls. Does one work but not the other? Then we know right away which direction to look in.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my iPhone suddenly sound muffled, as if something is covering the speaker?

Often that's literally the case: dust and lint build up in the speaker opening, especially if your device spends a lot of time in a pocket or bag. Careful cleaning sometimes already helps. If the sound stays muffled, we check whether the speaker needs replacing.

My iPhone fell in water and the speaker sounds different now. Can that be fixed?

After water damage, a speaker can sound permanently muffled, even once the device has long since dried out. We start with a diagnosis to see whether it's the speaker or something else, and then discuss the price. If the speaker itself is damaged, we replace it.

Is it the ear speaker or the loudspeaker that's broken?

Your iPhone has two: the ear speaker you use for calls, and the loudspeaker at the bottom for music and speakerphone calls. Do you hear nothing during a call, but music plays fine? Then it's probably the ear speaker. The other way around points to the loudspeaker.

Can I do anything myself before coming to FIXNOW?

First check the volume and make sure no Bluetooth connection is active that's sending the sound to another device. If you see dust in the speaker opening, wipe it away gently. If that doesn't help, you're welcome in Antwerp or Wolvertem.

Can I keep using my iPhone with a muffled speaker?

You can, but it's not comfortable: calls, music, and notifications are hard to hear. So feel free to come by. We'll first check what's going on, so you know where you stand.

Do you use original parts for a speaker repair?

Yes, we work with 100% Original material. The price per model and the warranty terms are on this page.

Our stores

FIXNOW Antwerpen

FIXNOW Antwerpen

Wiegstraat 13, 2000 Antwerpen

Today: Closed

+32 469 44 22 19

FIXNOW Wolvertem

FIXNOW Wolvertem

Wilgenlaan 19 bus 2, 1861 Wolvertem

Today: 10:00–14:00

+32 472 29 15 53

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