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Motorola Moto E15 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E15
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- SIM card eject tool
- Suction cup
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or iOpener
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E15 loudspeaker module
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Power off the phone and disconnect internal battery power before performing repairs.
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from debris when prying plastic components.
- Avoid applying direct heat to the battery area to prevent damage or fire hazard.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen to shut down the phone completely.
- 2
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the side of the device and push firmly to pop out the tray.
- 3
Warm the Rear Edges
2 minApply heat around the edges of the back cover using a hair dryer or iOpener for two minutes to soften any adhesive.
- 4
Insert an Opening Pick
2 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge and insert a plastic opening pick into the thin seam above the charging port.
- 5
Unclip the Back Cover
3 minSlide the plastic pick around the perimeter to release the internal plastic clips securing the back cover.
- 6
Disconnect the Fingerprint Flex
2 minSlightly lift the back cover and use a flat spudger to pop off the fingerprint sensor connector from the board.
- 7
Unscrew the Loudspeaker Housing
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker assembly.
- 8
Pry Up the Speaker Assembly
2 minInsert a spudger under the edge notch of the loudspeaker housing and lift it clear of the frame.
- 9
Clean Motherboard Contact Pads
2 minDampen a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the spring contacts on the lower daughterboard.
- 10
Set New Loudspeaker into Place
2 minPosition the new replacement speaker module over the bottom frame recess and press gently until seated.
- 11
Fasten Housing Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips screws into the lower loudspeaker housing until secure.
- 12
Reconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minHold the back cover close and press the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector back into its socket.
- 13
Snap Rear Cover Closed
2 minAlign the rear cover over the body and firmly press around the perimeter until all plastic clips snap into place.
- 14
Reinsert SIM Card Tray
1 minPush the SIM tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until flush with the body.
- 15
Test Loudspeaker Audio
2 minPower on the phone and play ringtone or media audio to confirm the speaker functions properly.
After your Motorola Moto E15 speaker repair
Power the Moto E15 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 E15 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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