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Motorola Moto G 5G 2020 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G 5G 2020
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from glass dust or flying plastic shards.
- Ensure the device is powered off prior to disassembly to prevent electrical shorts.
- Do not overheat the rear panel, as excessive heat can damage the battery underneath.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or thin pin into the hole on the SIM card tray to release and remove it.
- 3
Heat Rear Cover
2 minApply gentle heat from a heat gun or hair dryer around the outer edges of the back panel for about 2 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup onto the lower portion of the back panel near the bottom edge.
- 5
Insert Opening Tool
2 minPull up gently on the suction cup to create a small gap and insert a plastic prying pick into the seam.
- 6
Slice Rear Adhesive
3 minSlide the plastic pick carefully along all four edges to slice through the perimeter adhesive.
- 7
Unclip Fingerprint Cable
2 minSlightly lift the back cover and use a flat plastic spudger to disconnect the fingerprint sensor flex cable from the motherboard.
- 8
Remove Rear Cover
1 minLift the rear panel completely away from the phone body and place it in a safe location.
- 9
Unscrew Loudspeaker Bracket
3 minUse a Phillips #000 precision screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing.
- 10
Pry Up Loudspeaker Module
2 minInsert a plastic spudger underneath the notch of the lower speaker assembly and gently lift it out of the frame.
- 11
Clean Contact Pads
1 minInspect the spring contact points on the lower board and clean off any debris or residue using a cotton swab.
- 12
Install New Loudspeaker
2 minPosition the new loudspeaker assembly over the bottom cavity and press down firmly until it seats correctly.
- 13
Fasten Assembly Screws
3 minReinstall the Phillips #000 screws to lock the loudspeaker module securely to the frame.
- 14
Reconnect Fingerprint Cable
2 minHold the back cover close to the frame and press the fingerprint sensor flex connector directly onto its motherboard socket.
- 15
Apply Replacement Adhesive
3 minPlace new pre-cut adhesive strips along the inner frame perimeter to ensure a firm seal for the rear panel.
- 16
Seal Back Cover
2 minAlign the rear cover with the phone body and press firmly along the edges for 30 seconds to bond the adhesive.
- 17
Reinsert SIM Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until it sits flush.
After your Motorola Moto G 5G 2020 speaker repair
Power the Moto G 5G 2020 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 Moto G 5G 2020 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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