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Motorola Moto G13 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G13
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- SIM eject tool
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G13 loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Always disconnect the battery before removing or installing internal hardware to prevent electrical shorts.
- Wear safety glasses when working with heated adhesives and plastic prying tools.
- Do not bend or puncture the battery while working near the internal chassis.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the tray on the left edge and push gently to pop it out.
- 3
Heat Rear Cover
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the outer edges of the rear cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull up firmly to create a seam.
- 5
Slice Rear Adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic prying tool into the seam and slide it along the perimeter to separate the adhesive and plastic clips.
- 6
Remove Back Cover
1 minLift the rear cover straight up from the frame and set it aside.
- 7
Unscrew Upper Bracket
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the plastic motherboard protective cover.
- 8
Remove Upper Bracket
2 minInsert a spudger under the motherboard bracket and lift it off the chassis.
- 9
Disconnect Battery
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery press connector directly up from its motherboard socket.
- 10
Unscrew Loudspeaker Module
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws holding the loudspeaker assembly at the bottom of the device.
- 11
Pry Up Loudspeaker
2 minSlide a spudger underneath the edge of the loudspeaker housing and gently lift it out of the phone.
- 12
Install New Loudspeaker
2 minAlign the new loudspeaker module into the lower cavity of the frame and press it gently into place.
- 13
Secure Loudspeaker Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips #00 screws to hold the speaker housing firmly in place.
- 14
Reconnect Battery
1 minAlign the battery flex cable over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 15
Reinstall Upper Bracket
3 minPlace the upper motherboard shield back over the board and secure it with its original screws.
- 16
Reseal Back Cover
3 minApply pre-cut adhesive tape around the frame perimeter, then press the back cover firmly onto the device.
- 17
Reinsert SIM Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the device until it sits flush.
After your Motorola Moto G13 speaker repair
Power the Moto G13 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 G13 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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