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Motorola Moto E5 Supra Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E5 Supra
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction cup
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- SIM card eject tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E5 Supra loudspeaker assembly
- Rear cover adhesive strips or pre-cut adhesive
- 91% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear eye protection when applying heat to glued glass or plastic panels.
- Do not insert metal tools near the internal battery to prevent punctures.
- Ensure the phone remains turned off throughout the entire repair process.
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 hole on the left edge of the phone to pop out the SIM card tray.
- 3
Heat the Back Cover
3 minApply a heat gun or warm iOpener along the perimeter of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach a Suction Cup
2 minPress a suction cup onto the lower portion of the rear cover and pull gently to create a small gap.
- 5
Insert an Opening Pick
2 minSlide a plastic opening pick into the gap between the rear cover and the outer frame.
- 6
Slice the Rear Adhesive
4 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the perimeter adhesive.
- 7
Lift the Back Cover
2 minGently swing the back cover open to the left, taking care not to strain the fingerprint sensor cable.
- 8
Disconnect the Fingerprint Cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pop the fingerprint reader connector straight off the motherboard socket.
- 9
Remove Lower Speaker Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six screws securing the lower loudspeaker cover.
- 10
Pry Out the Speaker Assembly
2 minInsert the edge of a spudger under the notch of the loudspeaker housing and lift it out of the chassis.
- 11
Install the New Loudspeaker
2 minPosition the replacement speaker assembly into the lower recess and press down lightly until it sits flat.
- 12
Secure the Speaker Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the six Phillips #00 screws to hold the loudspeaker assembly firmly in place.
- 13
Reconnect the Fingerprint Cable
2 minAlign the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector over its motherboard socket and press down until it clicks.
- 14
Reseal the Back Cover
3 minAlign the back cover with the phone frame and press firmly around all edges to adhere it securely.
- 15
Reinsert the SIM Tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the device until flush.
After your Motorola Moto E5 Supra speaker repair
Power the Moto E5 Supra 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 Supra job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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