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Motorola Moto E 2020 Microphone Repair
Microphone Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E 2020
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic Opening Tool
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- SIM Eject Tool
- Anti-static Wrist Strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E (2020) daughterboard with microphone
- Double-sided repair adhesive tape
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging internal electronics.
- Do not puncture or pry against the lithium-ion battery during assembly or disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the small hole beside the SIM card tray to pop it out.
- 3
Pry Rear Cover
3 minInsert a thin plastic opening tool into the seam between the rear cover and screen bezel near the SIM tray slot.
- 4
Unclip Rear Cover
3 minSlide the opening tool around all edges of the frame to release the plastic retaining clips.
- 5
Disconnect Fingerprint Cable
2 minSlightly lift the back cover and use a spudger to pop the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable off the motherboard.
- 6
Remove Speaker Screws
2 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing.
- 7
Remove Loudspeaker Module
2 minWedge an opening pick underneath the lower speaker assembly and lift it out of the chassis.
- 8
Disconnect Interconnect Cable
1 minPry up the lower end of the main flex ribbon cable from the sub-board using a plastic spudger.
- 9
Disconnect Antenna Cable
2 minUse fine tweezers or a spudger to carefully unclip the coaxial antenna connector from the daughterboard.
- 10
Remove Old Daughterboard
2 minInsert a flat spudger under the original daughterboard containing the faulty microphone and gently pry it up.
- 11
Transfer Microphone Gasket
2 minTransfer the rubber microphone seal from the old board onto the new microphone board if it is not pre-installed.
- 12
Install New Daughterboard
2 minPlace the new microphone board into the bottom recessed cavity and press down lightly to seat it.
- 13
Reconnect Antenna Cable
2 minAlign the antenna connector over its socket on the daughterboard and press firmly until it snaps into place.
- 14
Reconnect Interconnect Cable
1 minPress the main flex ribbon cable connector directly down onto the new board to secure the connection.
- 15
Position Loudspeaker Module
1 minAlign the loudspeaker housing over the bottom assembly and press it flat into the chassis frame.
- 16
Secure Speaker Screws
2 minReinstall the Phillips screws to firmly hold the loudspeaker module and daughterboard in place.
- 17
Reconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minHold the back cover close to the frame and snap the fingerprint sensor flex cable back onto the motherboard socket.
- 18
Snap On Rear Cover
2 minAlign the rear cover with the chassis and squeeze around the perimeter until all plastic clips snap tight.
- 19
Reinsert SIM Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot until it sits flush with the side of the device.
After your Motorola Moto E 2020 microphone repair
Power the Moto E 2020 back on and test the microphone 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 2020 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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