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Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G Stylus 5G loudspeaker
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Always power off the device completely before performing internal repairs.
- Do not overheat the rear panel to prevent damage to the battery beneath.
- Use caution around delicate flex cables to avoid tearing or snapping connectors.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before proceeding.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the left side of the frame. Push firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it.
- 3
Heat the back cover
2 minApply heat to the outer edges of the rear panel using a heat gun for two minutes. This softens the perimeter adhesive holding the back cover.
- 4
Attach the suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the rear panel. Pull up on the ring to create a slight gap between the cover and the chassis.
- 5
Slice the back cover adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Slide the pick around all four edges to slice through the adhesive tape.
- 6
Disconnect the fingerprint sensor
2 minSlightly lift the right edge of the back cover to expose the interior. Use a flat spudger to gently disconnect the fingerprint sensor flex cable from the motherboard.
- 7
Remove the rear cover
1 minLift the rear glass panel completely away from the frame and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 8
Unscrew the speaker housing
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the lower loudspeaker cover.
- 9
Pry up the loudspeaker housing
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the notch on the speaker housing. Gently pry up to unclip the housing from the frame.
- 10
Remove the old loudspeaker module
2 minUse precision tweezers to lift the loudspeaker module out of its plastic housing or frame recess.
- 11
Clean the contact pads
2 minLightly dampen a cotton swab with 99% isopropyl alcohol and clean the spring contacts on the sub-board.
- 12
Install the new loudspeaker
2 minPosition the new loudspeaker module into the lower frame slot and press down lightly to seat it.
- 13
Reattach the speaker housing
1 minAlign the speaker housing over the bottom section of the phone and press down until the clips snap into place.
- 14
Secure the housing screws
2 minReinstall the seven Phillips #000 screws to firmly secure the loudspeaker housing.
- 15
Reconnect the fingerprint sensor
2 minHold the rear panel close to the frame and press the fingerprint sensor flex connector straight onto its board socket.
- 16
Apply back cover adhesive
3 minPlace new pre-cut adhesive strips along the perimeter edges of the phone frame.
- 17
Seal the back cover
2 minAlign the back cover over the frame and press firmly along all edges to ensure a tight seal.
- 18
Reinsert the SIM tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot until it fits flush against the side frame.
After your Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G speaker repair
Power the Moto G Stylus 5G 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 Stylus 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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