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Motorola Moto E5 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E5
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening tools
- Spudger
- SIM eject tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E5 loudspeaker module
- Isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher)
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Ensure the phone is completely powered off before beginning disassembly to prevent electrical shorts.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect delicate microelectronics from electrostatic discharge.
- Do not pull the back cover completely off before disconnecting the fingerprint sensor cable, or the flex ribbon may tear.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button on the right side, then select Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or thin paperclip into the small hole on the SIM tray slot and press firmly to eject the tray.
- 3
Unsnap the rear cover
2 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the small notch near the charging port at the bottom of the device to create a gap.
- 4
Release the perimeter clips
3 minSlide the plastic opening tool around all outer edges to pop the plastic clips securing the back cover to the frame.
- 5
Disconnect the fingerprint sensor
2 minSlightly tilt the back cover open and use tweezers or a spudger to detach the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable from the motherboard.
- 6
Remove the lower speaker screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker module to the bottom of the frame.
- 7
Pry out the loudspeaker
2 minInsert the flat end of a plastic spudger under the edge of the loudspeaker assembly and gently lift it out of the housing.
- 8
Clean the contact pads
2 minLightly dampen a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and clean the spring contact points on the lower circuit board.
- 9
Position the new loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module with the bottom recess of the phone and press it evenly into place.
- 10
Reinstall the speaker screws
3 minThread and tighten the Phillips #00 screws back into the loudspeaker housing until securely seated.
- 11
Reconnect the fingerprint sensor
2 minHold the back cover close to the phone and press the fingerprint sensor flex connector directly onto its motherboard socket until it clicks.
- 12
Press the rear cover into place
2 minAlign the back cover over the body of the device and press firmly around all edges until the plastic clips snap shut.
- 13
Reinsert the SIM tray
1 minPush the SIM and microSD card tray back into its slot until it sits flush against the frame.
- 14
Power on and test audio
2 minTurn on the phone, navigate to settings or sound settings, and play a ringtone to verify speaker functionality.
After your Motorola Moto E5 speaker repair
Power the Moto E5 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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