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Motorola G71S Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola G71S
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against potential glass shards or debris.
- Disconnect power and turn off the device prior to disassembly.
- Handle heating tools carefully to prevent skin burns or component damage.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before starting.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole beside the SIM card tray. Press firmly to pop the tray out and remove it.
- 3
Heat the rear panel
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the perimeter of the rear glass panel for two minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the back cover.
- 4
Attach the suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup onto the lower section of the back cover near the bottom edge. Pull upward steadily to create a slight gap.
- 5
Insert an opening pick
2 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap between the rear cover and the frame. Avoid inserting it deeper than 3 mm.
- 6
Slice through perimeter adhesive
3 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the back panel to loosen the adhesive. Reapply heat if you encounter strong resistance.
- 7
Lift off the back cover
2 minCarefully lift the back cover away from the phone body. Set the back panel aside on a clean surface.
- 8
Unscrew the loudspeaker assembly
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing. Store the screws safely for reassembly.
- 9
Pry up the loudspeaker module
2 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the loudspeaker assembly. Gently lever the speaker up and remove it from the frame.
- 10
Clean the speaker housing recess
2 minUse tweezers and isopropyl alcohol to clear away old adhesive bits and dust from the speaker cavity. Ensure the contacts are clean.
- 11
Install the replacement loudspeaker
1 minPosition the new loudspeaker module into the lower frame recess. Press down lightly to click it into place.
- 12
Secure the loudspeaker screws
3 minReinstall the Phillips screws into the lower loudspeaker module. Tighten them snugly without overtightening.
- 13
Apply new back cover adhesive
2 minPlace pre-cut adhesive strips along the edges of the phone frame. Peel away the protective backing film.
- 14
Reattach the rear panel
2 minAlign the back panel with the phone frame and press firmly along the edges. Apply mild heat to set the new adhesive.
- 15
Reinsert the SIM tray
1 minSlide the SIM tray back into its slot until it rests flush with the outer frame. Turn on the device to test the speaker.
After your Motorola G71S speaker repair
Power the G71S 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 G71S job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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