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Motorola Moto G Power 2021 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G Power 2021
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
- Heat gun or iOpener
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G Power (2021) loudspeaker assembly
- Back cover adhesive strips
Safety
- Power off the device completely before beginning disassembly to prevent electrical shorts.
- Do not overheat the rear panel; keep heat sources moving to avoid melting plastic or damaging the battery.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect internal electronic components from static discharge.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen to shut down the device completely.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the left edge of the phone and press firmly to pop out the tray.
- 3
Heat the rear panel
2 minApply mild heat around the outer edges of the back cover using a heat gun for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 4
Insert an opening pick
2 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the seam between the rear cover and frame near the bottom corner.
- 5
Slice the perimeter adhesive
3 minSlide the pick around all four sides of the phone to unclip the rear cover and slice through residual adhesive.
- 6
Partially lift the back cover
1 minGently swing open the back panel from the right edge, being careful not to pull on the connected fingerprint ribbon cable.
- 7
Disconnect the fingerprint sensor
2 minUse a spudger to pry the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector straight up from the mainboard.
- 8
Remove the back cover
1 minLift the rear panel away from the body of the phone and set it aside.
- 9
Unscrew the loudspeaker assembly
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws holding the lower plastic loudspeaker cover to the chassis.
- 10
Pry up the loudspeaker module
2 minInsert a spudger under the notch of the loudspeaker housing and gently pry it up to remove it from the device.
- 11
Clear remaining debris
1 minUse tweezers or a brush to clear any dust or adhesive remnants from the speaker cavity.
- 12
Position the new speaker module
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module over the lower chassis and press it flat into place.
- 13
Secure the loudspeaker screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips #00 screws to firmly attach the speaker assembly.
- 14
Reconnect the fingerprint sensor flex
2 minAlign the fingerprint sensor ribbon connector over its socket on the board and press down gently until it clicks.
- 15
Snap the back cover into place
2 minAlign the rear cover with the frame and press firmly around all edges until every clip snaps shut.
- 16
Reinsert the SIM tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the left edge until it sits completely flush.
After your Motorola Moto G Power 2021 speaker repair
Power the Moto G Power 2021 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 Power 2021 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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