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Motorola Moto E5 Plus Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E5 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Opening pick
- Suction cup
- SIM eject tool
- Heat gun or iOpener
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E5 Plus loudspeaker
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes when applying heat near adhesives.
- Avoid using metal tools near the lithium-ion battery to prevent accidental punctures.
- Do not heat the rear cover above 80°C to prevent damaging internal electronics.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely shut down before starting.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the top edge of the frame. Push firmly until the SIM tray pops out, then remove it.
- 3
Heat the rear cover
2 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun around all edges of the back cover for two minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 4
Slice the rear adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull up gently, and slide an opening pick beneath the back cover perimeter to slice through the adhesive tape.
- 5
Unclip the rear cover
2 minGently hinge open the rear cover from the right side, taking care not to pull on the connected fingerprint flex cable.
- 6
Disconnect the fingerprint sensor
1 minUse a plastic spudger to gently pop the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector straight up off the motherboard.
- 7
Remove the rear cover
1 minLift the rear cover completely away from the chassis and set it aside in a safe area.
- 8
Unscrew the speaker assembly
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the lower loudspeaker cover.
- 9
Pry up the speaker module
2 minInsert the flat tip of a spudger into the notch beneath the loudspeaker housing and lift upward to free it from the frame.
- 10
Clean the contact pads
2 minDampen a cotton swab with high-concentration isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the gold contact pads on the underlying daughterboard.
- 11
Insert the new speaker module
2 minPosition the new loudspeaker assembly over the lower section of the phone frame and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 12
Secure the speaker screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the seven Phillips #00 screws to hold the speaker housing firmly against the chassis.
- 13
Reconnect the fingerprint sensor
2 minHold the rear cover near the phone body and press the fingerprint sensor flex connector directly onto its motherboard socket until it clicks.
- 14
Apply back cover adhesive
3 minPeel the protective backing off fresh pre-cut adhesive strips and apply them precisely around the perimeter of the phone frame.
- 15
Seal the rear cover
2 minAlign the rear cover precisely with the phone chassis and press firmly along all edges to seat the fresh adhesive.
- 16
Reinsert the SIM tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the top frame until it rests flush against the outer casing.
After your Motorola Moto E5 Plus speaker repair
Power the Moto E5 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 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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