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Motorola Moto E4 Plus Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E4 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Plastic opening pick
- Precision tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Motorola Moto E4 Plus loudspeaker module
- Microfiber cloth
- Isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher)
Safety
- Always disconnect the battery cable before removing or touching internal electronic components.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply pressure to the soft internal battery during repair.
- Wear safety glasses to protect against small flying plastic clips or loose screws.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select 'Power off' on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove the Rear Cover
2 minInsert an opening pick or thumbnail into the notch along the bottom edge of the phone. Pry the flexible rear cover away from the chassis until all clips release.
- 3
Remove SIM and MicroSD Trays
1 minPull out the nano-SIM and microSD card trays from their slots on the side of the chassis. Set both card holders aside in a safe spot.
- 4
Remove Midframe Screws
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the midframe to the phone body. Note that one screw may be hidden under a small warranty sticker near the bottom.
- 5
Pry Off Middle Frame
3 minInsert a plastic spudger into the seam between the middle frame and the front glass assembly. Pry around the perimeter to unclip and remove the midframe.
- 6
Disconnect Battery Connector
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket. This cuts power to the board and prevents electrical short circuits.
- 7
Unseat the Old Loudspeaker
2 minInsert precision tweezers under the edge of the lower loudspeaker module. Carefully lift the speaker out from its housing cutout.
- 8
Clean Speaker Contacts
2 minLightly wipe the metallic spring contacts on the motherboard using a microfiber cloth slightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol. Ensure no debris or adhesive remains in the speaker cavity.
- 9
Install New Loudspeaker Module
2 minPosition the replacement loudspeaker into the lower frame cavity, aligning its gold contact pads with the motherboard clips. Press down gently until it sits flat.
- 10
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minAlign the battery flex connector over its socket on the motherboard and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 11
Reattach Middle Frame
2 minPlace the middle frame onto the phone body and press firmly along all edges until all plastic clips snap together securely.
- 12
Secure Midframe Screws
4 minReinstall all Phillips #00 screws into the middle frame perimeter. Tighten each screw until snug without over-torquing.
- 13
Reinsert Card Trays
1 minSlide the SIM card and microSD card trays back into their respective slots until flush with the body.
- 14
Snap On Back Cover
2 minAlign the back cover over the rear of the phone and press around the perimeter until every edge snaps firmly shut.
After your Motorola Moto E4 Plus speaker repair
Power the Moto E4 Plus 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 E4 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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