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Motorola Moto E7i Power Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E7i Power
Before you begin
Tools
- SIM eject tool
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E7i Power loudspeaker module
- Isopropanol alcohol (90%+)
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Power off the phone completely before beginning disassembly.
- Do not pull forcefully on the rear cover to avoid tearing the fingerprint sensor flex cable.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic damage to internal components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the left side of the phone. Press firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it completely.
- 2
Unsnap the back cover
3 minInsert a plastic prying tool into the seam between the back cover and screen frame near the SIM slot. Slide the tool around the perimeter to release all plastic clips.
- 3
Disconnect the fingerprint sensor
2 minLift the rear cover slightly, being careful not to strain the attached ribbon cable. Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor press connector from the motherboard.
- 4
Remove the rear cover
1 minLift the back cover away from the device and set it aside in a safe location.
- 5
Unscrew the loudspeaker assembly
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the bottom loudspeaker module to the phone frame.
- 6
Pry up the loudspeaker assembly
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger beneath the corner of the loudspeaker housing. Gently pry up to lift the speaker out of its frame recess.
- 7
Clean the contact pads
2 minDip a cotton swab in high-percentage isopropyl alcohol and clean the spring contacts on the sub-board. Allow the area to dry completely.
- 8
Position the new loudspeaker
2 minAlign the new replacement loudspeaker module with the lower frame cutout. Press down lightly to seat it evenly into position.
- 9
Secure the loudspeaker screws
3 minReinstall the Phillips screws into the loudspeaker module and tighten them until snug.
- 10
Reconnect the fingerprint sensor
2 minHold the back cover near the phone body and align the fingerprint sensor connector over its motherboard socket. Press firmly until it snaps into place.
- 11
Snap the back cover into place
2 minAlign the back cover with the phone body and press firmly around all edges until every clip snaps securely shut.
- 12
Reinsert the SIM tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until it sits flush.
After your Motorola Moto E7i Power speaker repair
Power the Moto E7i Power 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 E7i Power job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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