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Motorola Moto E 2020 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E 2020
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- SIM eject tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Motorola Moto E 2020 loudspeaker module
- Isopropyl alcohol (91%+)
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Work with the device completely powered off to prevent electrical shorts.
- Do not force or puncture the battery while prying inside the lower chassis.
- Use caution and low temperatures when heating plastic rear covers to prevent melting.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power down the device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select 'Power off' on the screen. Ensure the device is completely off before proceeding.
- 2
Eject the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or small paperclip into the pinhole on the left edge of the phone. Push firmly to pop out the SIM tray and remove it.
- 3
Warm the back cover perimeter
2 minApply gentle heat from a heat gun or hair dryer around the outer edges of the rear cover for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the internal clips and adhesive.
- 4
Unclip the rear cover
3 minInsert a plastic prying tool into the seam between the plastic rear cover and the display assembly. Slide the tool along the edges to release the plastic retaining clips.
- 5
Disconnect the fingerprint sensor
2 minSlightly lift the rear cover to access the flex cable underneath. Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pop the fingerprint reader connector off the motherboard.
- 6
Remove the rear cover
1 minLift the rear cover away from the phone chassis and set it aside on your clean workspace mat.
- 7
Unscrew the speaker housing
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower speaker enclosure at the bottom of the phone.
- 8
Pry up the speaker module
2 minInsert the tip of a spudger under the notch on the speaker module assembly. Pry upward gently to detach it from the phone frame.
- 9
Clean the spring contact pads
2 minLightly dampen a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and clean the gold contact pads on the daughterboard where the speaker contacts connect.
- 10
Position the new speaker assembly
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module with the lower housing recess and press down evenly until it sits flat.
- 11
Reinstall the speaker housing screws
2 minReplace and tighten the Phillips #00 screws securing the bottom speaker cover into the chassis.
- 12
Reconnect the fingerprint sensor cable
2 minHold the rear cover near the top of the phone and press the fingerprint sensor flex connector directly onto its motherboard socket until it clicks.
- 13
Snap the rear cover closed
2 minAlign the rear cover over the phone and press firmly along all outer edges until all perimeter clips snap back into position.
- 14
Reinsert the SIM card tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot until it fits flush against the side of the phone body.
After your Motorola Moto E 2020 speaker repair
Power the Moto E 2020 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 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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