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Motorola G40 Fusion Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola G40 Fusion
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject pin
Parts / materials
- Replacement Motorola G40 Fusion loudspeaker
- Precut rear cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes from possible glass fragments during back cover removal.
- Keep the heat gun on low settings to prevent melting internal plastic components or swelling the battery.
- Drain the phone battery below 25% prior to repair to reduce thermal risks if accidentally punctured.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the display. Ensure the phone is completely off before proceeding.
- 2
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the left edge of the phone. Push inward to pop out the SIM tray and remove it.
- 3
Heat Rear Cover Edges
2 minUse a heat gun on a low setting to warm the outer edges of the back cover for two minutes. This softens the factory perimeter adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the back panel near the charging port. Ensure a strong seal against the glass.
- 5
Insert Opening Tool
2 minPull up gently on the suction cup handle to create a tiny gap at the bottom edge. Slide a plastic opening pick into the seam.
- 6
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
3 minSlide the plastic pick along the outer perimeter of the back cover to cut through the adhesive seal. Work slowly around all four corners.
- 7
Disconnect Fingerprint Cable
2 minCarefully tilt the rear panel open like a book without straining the delicate ribbon cable. Use a spudger to pop the fingerprint sensor flex cable off its socket.
- 8
Remove Speaker Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws holding down the lower plastic speaker housing.
- 9
Pry Out Speaker Module
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger beneath the edge of the loudspeaker assembly. Pry upward gently to release the clips and remove the module.
- 10
Clean Assembly Recess
2 minUse fine tweezers to remove any old adhesive remnants or dust accumulation from the speaker recess.
- 11
Position New Loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module directly over the lower frame cavity. Press down until it snaps flush into position.
- 12
Reinstall Module Screws
3 minDrive the Phillips #000 screws back into the loudspeaker housing until snug. Do not overtighten to avoid stripping the plastic.
- 13
Attach Fingerprint Connector
2 minHold the back panel near the phone frame and press the fingerprint sensor flex cable straight down onto the board connection.
- 14
Apply Replacement Adhesive
3 minPosition fresh precut adhesive strips along the perimeter edges of the phone frame, pressing them down firmly.
- 15
Seal Rear Panel
2 minAlign the rear panel with the phone body and press down along the entire perimeter to seal the new adhesive.
After your Motorola G40 Fusion speaker repair
Power the G40 Fusion 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 G40 Fusion job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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