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Motorola Moto E32S Microphone Repair
Microphone Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E32S
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E32S sub-board (with primary microphone)
- Back cover adhesive pre-cut strip
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Ensure battery charge level is below 25% before disassembling to reduce fire risks.
- Wear safety glasses while applying heat and prying plastic components.
- Keep metallic tools away from exposed power contacts on the main board.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen to shut down the phone completely.
- 2
Remove SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left edge and push gently to eject it.
- 3
Heat Back Cover
2 minApply a heat gun set to low heat along the outer edges of the rear panel for 1-2 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower third of the rear panel and pull upward firmly to create a tiny gap.
- 5
Slice Back Cover Adhesive
3 minInsert a plastic prying pick into the gap and slide it carefully along the perimeter to slice the perimeter glue.
- 6
Remove Back Cover
1 minLift the rear panel off the frame gently and set it aside on your workspace.
- 7
Unbolt Loudspeaker Screws
2 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the bottom loudspeaker cover.
- 8
Pry Up Loudspeaker Module
2 minInsert the flat tip of a spudger under the edge of the loudspeaker assembly and lift it out of the frame.
- 9
Disconnect Interconnect Flex Cable
1 minUse a spudger to pop the bottom connection of the main ribbon cable straight up off the sub-board socket.
- 10
Unplug Antenna Coaxial Cable
1 minGently pry up the gold antenna connector head from its terminal on the sub-board using fine tweezers.
- 11
Pry Up Sub-Board
2 minInsert a plastic prying tool beneath the edge of the sub-board housing the primary microphone and lift it free.
- 12
Install New Sub-Board
2 minAlign the replacement daughterboard with microphone in the lower frame recess and press it down into position.
- 13
Reattach Antenna Coaxial Cable
1 minAlign the antenna cable head over its socket on the new sub-board and press down lightly until it snaps into place.
- 14
Reconnect Interconnect Flex Cable
1 minAlign the main flex cable connector over its motherboard socket and press straight down until it clicks securely.
- 15
Position Loudspeaker Module
1 minPlace the loudspeaker cover back over the daughterboard assembly, ensuring alignment tabs seat cleanly.
- 16
Secure Loudspeaker Screws
2 minReinsert and tighten the Phillips #000 screws holding the loudspeaker module down.
- 17
Seal Back Cover
3 minApply fresh precut adhesive to the rear housing, then press the back cover firmly onto the phone to set the seal.
- 18
Insert SIM Tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot until it sits flush against the side frame.
After your Motorola Moto E32S microphone repair
Power the Moto E32S 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 E32S job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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