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Motorola G8 Power Lite Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola G8 Power Lite
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- SIM eject tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite loudspeaker module
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging internal delicate circuitry.
- Do not press on or puncture the internal battery during disassembly.
- Keep track of all small screws to ensure they return to their original locations.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button on the right edge, then select Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the left side of the phone and press firmly to eject the tray.
- 3
Insert an opening pick
2 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the seam between the screen bezel and the rear cover near the SIM slot.
- 4
Unclip the rear cover
3 minSlide the pick around the perimeter of the device to release the plastic clips holding the back cover.
- 5
Disconnect the fingerprint sensor flex
2 minSlightly lift the rear cover and use a flat plastic spudger to pop the fingerprint reader connector off the motherboard.
- 6
Remove the back cover
1 minLift the rear cover completely away from the phone body and set it aside.
- 7
Unscrew the speaker housing
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the seven screws holding the lower speaker module in place.
- 8
Pry up the loudspeaker assembly
2 minInsert the edge of a spudger under the notch of the plastic speaker cover and lift it up to detach it from the phone frame.
- 9
Clear debris from speaker recess
2 minUse tweezers to remove any dust or leftover adhesive gaskets from the frame where the speaker rests.
- 10
Position the new loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker block over the bottom daughterboard and press down gently until it rests flat.
- 11
Reinstall the speaker screws
3 minDrive the seven Phillips #00 screws back into the speaker housing until snug.
- 12
Reconnect the fingerprint sensor flex
2 minHold the rear cover near the top of the chassis and snap the fingerprint sensor flex cable back onto its motherboard socket.
- 13
Snap the rear cover on
2 minAlign the rear cover with the chassis and press firmly along all edges until you hear the clips lock into place.
- 14
Reinsert the SIM tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the left side of the phone until it sits flush.
- 15
Test the loudspeaker
2 minPower on the device and play a video or ringtone to verify sound output from the new speaker.
After your Motorola G8 Power Lite speaker repair
Power the G8 Power Lite 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 G8 Power Lite job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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