User level: Level 1 (4 points)I am trying to repair my little brother’s iPhone X speakers. It was sounding normal at first with just a little crackling then in less than a day, both of the bottom speakers are crackling so loud the I can’t even hear anything playing on his phone clearly. But the top speakers are fine. They do not crackle. Only the bottom speakers
Posted on Sep 30, 2026 1:56 PM
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Sep 30, 2026 2:14 PM in response to valour112
valour112 wrote:
I am trying to repair my little brother’s iPhone X speakers. It was sounding normal at first with just a little crackling then in less than a day, both of the bottom speakers are crackling so loud the I can’t even hear anything playing on his phone clearly. But the top speakers are fine. They do not crackle. Only the bottom speakers
There aren't two speakers on the bottom of an iPhone X. One is the speaker and the other is the microphone. Unless you have the tools and knowhow how to repair an iPhone, you should not endeavor to try. You could make things worse and destroy the phone completely. iPhone X is not nor was it ever designed to be self-repaired.
Either schedule service at the Genius Bar at your Apple Store or Apple Service Provider or do as Bob Timmons suggests and use headphones
User level: Level 7 (31,566 points)Sep 30, 2026 2:21 PM in response to valour112
valour112 ~ As that iPhone X could be 9 years old, it's worth checking for a weak, aging battery (which can cause various 'unexpected behaviour'.) So...
Does the iPhone still have its original battery?
If not, was the battery replaced at an Apple Store or by other qualified technician using a genuine iPhone battery?...
Repair Provider Verification - Official Apple Support
And what's the Maximum Capacity % here?...
Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging
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User level: Level 10 (199,348 points)Sep 30, 2026 2:07 PM in response to valour112
You do have the special tools required to service the iPhone, correct?
Unfortunately, we can't help you with an iPhone that you are trying to repair by yourself.
The problem that you are going to run into is that Apple does not sell parts to users. They will only sell you the part if it is also installed by Apple or an authorized Apple service shop.
If you do not want to have Apple repair the iPhone X, your best bet would be to try one of the iFixit type shops. They won't be able to get a genuine Apple replacement speaker, but they might be able to find a decent substitute.
Better yet, forget about trying to replace the speaker and just use headphones or earbuds with the iPhone X.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256368078