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Motorola Moto Edge S50 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto Edge S50
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject pin
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Motorola Moto Edge S50 loudspeaker
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive gasket
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating and handling glass components.
- Disconnect the battery press connector before removing or replacing any internal hardware.
- Do not use sharp metal tools near the battery pouch to prevent punctures.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power down phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the phone.
- 2
Eject SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject pin into the small hole on the bottom edge to pop out and remove the SIM card tray.
- 3
Heat rear cover
2 minApply heat to the edges of the back cover for 2 minutes using a heat gun to soften the rear adhesive.
- 4
Attach suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull upward to create a slight opening.
- 5
Slice back cover adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it along the perimeter to slice through the adhesive seal.
- 6
Lift off rear panel
2 minGently lift the back glass panel away from the frame and set it on a clean surface.
- 7
Unscrew top motherboard shield
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the plastic upper motherboard cover.
- 8
Disconnect battery flex
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger to cut power.
- 9
Unscrew lower speaker housing
2 minRemove the Phillips #000 screws holding down the lower loudspeaker assembly at the bottom of the phone.
- 10
Pry out loudspeaker module
2 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the loudspeaker module and lift it out from the lower frame cavity.
- 11
Clean lower frame housing
2 minWipe away any dust or adhesive residue from the speaker cavity using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
- 12
Install replacement loudspeaker
2 minAlign the new loudspeaker module with the bottom housing pins and press it down firmly into place.
- 13
Secure speaker screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips #000 screws to lock the lower speaker module securely to the frame.
- 14
Reconnect battery flex
1 minAlign and snap the battery press connector back onto its motherboard socket.
- 15
Reattach motherboard shield
2 minPosition the upper plastic shield over the motherboard and tighten its Phillips #000 screws.
- 16
Apply rear cover adhesive
3 minAlign a pre-cut adhesive strip onto the frame edges, peeling off the protective liner.
- 17
Reseal rear panel
2 minAlign the back glass cover over the chassis and press firmly around all edges for 30 seconds to seal it.
After your Motorola Moto Edge S50 speaker repair
Power the Moto Edge S50 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 Edge S50 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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