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Motorola G4 Plus Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola G4 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Torx T3 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision tweezers
- Clean workspace mat
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G4 Plus speaker module
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge damage to internal components.
- Disconnect the battery before touching internal electronics to prevent accidental short circuits.
- Keep small screws organized to ensure correct screws are reinstalled in their matching holes.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Remove Rear Cover
2 minInsert a plastic prying tool into the notch at the bottom edge and lift the back cover off the body.
- 3
Remove SIM Trays
1 minPull out any installed SIM cards and microSD card from their respective slots.
- 4
Remove Midframe Screws
4 minUse a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the visible perimeter screws securing the inner midframe.
- 5
Peel Rubber Covers
2 minUse fine tweezers to gently peel away the small rubber dampeners covering the hidden screws.
- 6
Remove Hidden Screws
2 minUnscrew the remaining hidden Phillips #00 screws located underneath the rubber covers.
- 7
Unclip Rear Midframe
3 minSlide a plastic opening pick around the edge seam to unclip the midframe from the display assembly.
- 8
Lift Off Midframe
1 minCarefully lift the midframe away from the phone body and set it face down on your mat.
- 9
Disconnect Battery Cable
2 minPry up the battery press connector from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to cut power.
- 10
Remove Damaged Speaker
2 minInsert tweezers under the edge of the speaker module and pry it out of its midframe recess.
- 11
Clean Speaker Recess
2 minClear any leftover adhesive or debris from the speaker cavity using isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab.
- 12
Insert Replacement Speaker
2 minAlign the gold contact pins on the new speaker module with the housing and press it firmly into place.
- 13
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minAlign the battery press connector over its socket and press down until it clicks securely.
- 14
Reattach Rear Midframe
3 minPosition the midframe onto the chassis and press around all edges until the plastic clips snap together.
- 15
Fasten Frame Screws
4 minReinstall all Torx T3 and Phillips #00 screws back into their original locations.
- 16
Reinstall Back Cover
2 minReinsert your cards, then press the plastic rear cover firmly onto the phone until fully seated.
After your Motorola G4 Plus speaker repair
Power the G4 Plus 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 G4 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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