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Motorola G13 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola G13
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- SIM eject tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G13 loudspeaker module
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Back panel adhesive replacement strips
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against loose debris or prying slivers.
- Do not puncture or crush the exposed battery while working inside the device.
- Keep heating tools at a safe distance to avoid melting plastic components.
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 powered down before starting.
- 2
Remove the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the left edge of the phone. Push firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it.
- 3
Heat the back panel edges
2 minApply heat around the outer perimeter of the back panel for two minutes using a heat gun or hairdryer to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 4
Insert an opening pick
2 minPress a thin opening pick into the gap between the rear cover and the frame along the bottom edge.
- 5
Slice the adhesive bond
3 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the back panel to detach the clips and slice through the adhesive.
- 6
Remove the back cover
1 minCarefully lift the plastic rear panel off the frame and set it aside.
- 7
Unscrew the loudspeaker assembly
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing to the frame.
- 8
Pry up the loudspeaker module
2 minInsert the flat end of a plastic spudger under the speaker module and gently lever it out of the chassis.
- 9
Clean the speaker contacts
2 minLightly wipe the spring contact points on the motherboard with a lint-free swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 10
Install the new loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement speaker assembly with the lower cavity and press down until it sits flush.
- 11
Secure the speaker housing screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips #00 screws to firmly hold the loudspeaker module in place.
- 12
Reattach the back cover
2 minAlign the rear cover with the phone body and press firmly along the edges until all clips snap shut.
- 13
Reinsert the SIM card tray
1 minSlide the SIM tray back into its slot on the frame until it sits fully flush.
After your Motorola G13 speaker repair
Power the G13 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 G13 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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