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Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen
Before you begin
Tools
- Torx T3 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Precision tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E 2nd Gen speaker
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free swabs
Safety
- Power off the phone completely before opening to prevent short circuits.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect internal electronic components from electrostatic discharge.
- Do not puncture or apply direct pressure to the internal lithium-ion battery.
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 fully shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove the Outer Accent Band
1 minUse your fingernail or a plastic opening pick to catch the slot on the accent band and peel it off the phone perimeter.
- 3
Eject SIM and MicroSD Cards
1 minSlide out the SIM card and microSD card from their respective side slots using your thumb.
- 4
Remove Rear Housing Screws
4 minUse a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the fourteen screws holding the rear midframe assembly to the display unit.
- 5
Unclip the Rear Midframe
3 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the seam between the front panel and midframe, then slide it around to release all retaining clips.
- 6
Separate the Rear Assembly
1 minGently lift the midframe away from the front panel display assembly.
- 7
Disconnect the Battery Cable
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to lever up the battery press connector directly off the motherboard socket.
- 8
Locate the Loudspeaker Assembly
1 minIdentify the black loudspeaker module seated at the bottom section of the inner chassis.
- 9
Remove the Loudspeaker Module
2 minPry beneath the edge of the loudspeaker assembly using a spudger to loosen the mild adhesive and pop it out.
- 10
Locate the Earpiece Speaker
1 minLocate the small, rectangular earpiece speaker embedded near the top edge of the chassis.
- 11
Remove the Earpiece Speaker
2 minGently slip fine tweezers beneath the edge of the earpiece speaker and lift it out of its recessed bay.
- 12
Clean Motherboard Contact Pads
2 minLightly moisten a lint-free swab with 99% isopropyl alcohol and wipe the gold speaker contacts on the motherboard.
- 13
Install the Replacement Speaker
2 minPress the new replacement speaker module squarely into its dedicated housing slot until fully seated.
- 14
Reconnect the Battery
1 minAlign the battery flex connector over its socket on the motherboard and press down until it clicks into place.
- 15
Snap Midframe to Front Panel
2 minPosition the rear midframe over the display assembly and press along the edges until the plastic clips snap shut.
- 16
Reinstall Midframe Screws
4 minSecure the rear midframe by reinserting and tightening the fourteen Torx T3 screws.
- 17
Reinsert Memory and SIM Cards
1 minPush your SIM card and microSD card back into their designated side slots until flush with the frame.
- 18
Reattach the Accent Band
1 minPress the outer accent band onto the edge of the phone, snapping it into place along the entire border.
After your Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen speaker repair
Power the Moto E 2nd Gen 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 2nd Gen job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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