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Motorola Moto E5 Plus Microphone Repair
Microphone Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E5 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E5 Plus microphone daughterboard
- Pre-cut rear cover replacement adhesive strips
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge to micro-components.
- Do not overheat the phone rear panel past 80°C (176°F) to avoid battery damage.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the Power button on the right edge, then select Power Off on the screen to safely shut down the phone.
- 2
Eject the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject bit or paperclip into the small hole on the left edge of the phone to pop out the tray.
- 3
Heat the Rear Cover
3 minApply heat to the outer edges of the rear cover using a heat gun or hair dryer for 2 minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 4
Create an Opening Gap
2 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull up firmly to create a seam.
- 5
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic prying tool into the seam and slide it around the perimeter of the rear cover to detach it.
- 6
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minLift the back cover slightly and use a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint reader flex cable from the mainboard.
- 7
Remove Lower Speaker Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker bezel.
- 8
Pry Out Speaker Module
2 minWedge a flat plastic spudger beneath the loudspeaker housing and lift it clear of the bottom frame.
- 9
Disconnect Antenna and Interconnect Cables
2 minUse tweezers or a spudger to detach the white antenna cable head and the main ribbon connector from the sub-board.
- 10
Remove Old Microphone Sub-Board
2 minGently pry underneath the bottom daughterboard containing the primary microphone to unstick it from the frame chassis.
- 11
Install Replacement Sub-Board
2 minAlign the new microphone daughterboard into the bottom cavity of the chassis and press it down to adhere.
- 12
Reconnect Sub-Board Connectors
2 minSnap the main flex ribbon press-connector and the coaxial antenna wire head firmly onto the new microphone board.
- 13
Reattach Speaker and Rear Assembly
4 minReinstall the speaker cover, tighten all lower screws, reconnect the fingerprint ribbon, and press the rear panel firmly back into place.
After your Motorola Moto E5 Plus microphone repair
Power the Moto E5 Plus 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 E5 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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