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Motorola Moto E 2014 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E 2014
Before you begin
Tools
- Torx T4 screwdriver
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E 2014 loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut speaker adhesive enclosure tape
Safety
- Disconnect the battery before handling internal components to avoid electrical short circuits.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect delicate electronics from electrostatic discharge.
- Do not bend or puncture the lithium-ion battery during assembly and disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before beginning.
- 2
Remove the back cover
1 minPry open the outer shell starting from the micro-USB port notch at the bottom edge.
- 3
Remove SIM and microSD cards
1 minSlide out any installed micro-SIM card and microSD card from their respective slots.
- 4
Unscrew the rear housing
4 minUse a T4 Torx screwdriver to remove the fourteen perimeter screws securing the inner midframe.
- 5
Insert a prying tool into the midframe seam
2 minWedge a plastic opening tool between the front screen assembly and the inner midframe.
- 6
Separate the midframe from the display
3 minSlide the prying tool around the edges to release the plastic clips holding the midframe.
- 7
Disconnect the battery connector
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery flex cable connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 8
Locate the speaker module
1 minIdentify the loudspeaker located in the recess at the bottom section of the midframe assembly.
- 9
Pry out the old speaker
2 minInsert precision tweezers beneath the speaker module and carefully lever it out of its adhesive recess.
- 10
Install the new speaker
2 minPlace the new speaker into the midframe recess, ensuring the metal contacts face upward and align properly.
- 11
Reconnect the battery cable
1 minPress the battery connector firmly down onto the socket until it snaps into place.
- 12
Align the midframe assembly
2 minPosition the inner midframe over the display assembly and press around the perimeter until the clips engage.
- 13
Secure the midframe screws
4 minDrive the fourteen T4 Torx screws back into their original locations along the rear housing.
- 14
Reinsert the SIM and memory cards
1 minPush your SIM card and microSD card back into their designated card slots.
- 15
Reattach the back cover
1 minAlign the back cover onto the phone and press firmly along all edges until it snaps securely shut.
After your Motorola Moto E 2014 speaker repair
Power the Moto E 2014 back on and test the speaker repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Motorola Moto E 2014 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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