Can an iPhone 5 function without a loudspeaker?

[redshoulder]

Can iphone 5 function without loudspeaker

Hi, the loudspeaker is not working correctly, not sure when it started since i don't use it at all.

I am wondering if I opened the phone up and just removed the loudspeaker would the phone still work, such as the earpiece, microphone etc or does the loudspeaker unit act as some component to the pwb in order for the whole phone to function?

I know its a bit of a stupid question but i am interested in these sort of things, will probably try and out, then replace it with 3rd party part if necessary?

 

[kch50428]

Re: Can iphone 5 function without loudspeaker

I know its a bit of a stupid question but i am interested in these sort of things, will probably try and out, then replace it with 3rd party part if necessary?

Whatever floats your boat... personally, even though I consider myself fairly handy with tech stuff - something like an iPhone I'd leave to professionals...

 

[redshoulder]

Re: Can iphone 5 function without loudspeaker

Its locked to a Japanese carrier and cant be unlocked, so its basically a paperweight now, shame because it still a decent phone.