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Motorola Moto G15 Power Microphone Repair
Microphone Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G15 Power
Before you begin
Tools
- SIM eject tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement microphone daughterboard
- Rear cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from fine debris or heating hazard.
- Do not puncture or bend the internal lithium-ion battery while prying components.
- Use an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge onto internal components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole next to the card tray on the left edge. Push firmly to pop the tray out and remove it completely.
- 2
Heat the Rear Cover
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer around the outer perimeter of the back panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach the Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear panel and press down to create a tight seal.
- 4
Create an Opening Gap
2 minPull up on the suction cup while pushing the tip of a thin opening pick into the seam between the rear cover and frame.
- 5
Slice the Perimeter Adhesive
4 minSlide the opening pick carefully along all four edges of the phone to cut through the factory adhesive.
- 6
Remove the Rear Cover
1 minLift the rear cover away from the device and set it aside in a safe, clean spot.
- 7
Unscrew the Loudspeaker Cover
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing.
- 8
Remove the Loudspeaker Module
2 minInsert a spudger beneath the edge of the loudspeaker housing and lift it away from the phone frame.
- 9
Disconnect the Main Interconnect Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the main ribbon cable connector straight up off the daughterboard.
- 10
Disconnect the Antenna Cable
2 minGently pry up the coaxial antenna cable head from its socket on the daughterboard using precision tweezers.
- 11
Unseat the Microphone Board
2 minPry beneath the daughterboard with a plastic spudger to release the mild adhesive holding the microphone unit in place.
- 12
Insert the Replacement Board
2 minPosition the new microphone daughterboard into the lower housing slot and press gently so it sits flush.
- 13
Reconnect the Antenna Cable
2 minAlign the antenna cable connector precisely over its socket on the daughterboard and snap it down gently.
- 14
Reconnect the Main Interconnect Cable
1 minAlign the ribbon connector over its receptacle on the daughterboard and press down until it clicks into place.
- 15
Reinstall the Loudspeaker Module
2 minSet the loudspeaker housing over the lower sub-board and press down until it aligns properly.
- 16
Secure the Loudspeaker Screws
3 minReinsert and tighten the Phillips #000 screws to hold the lower loudspeaker assembly firm.
- 17
Apply Pre-Cut Adhesive
3 minLine the perimeter of the phone frame with fresh custom-cut adhesive strips for the back panel.
- 18
Seal the Rear Cover
2 minAlign the rear cover with the frame and press firmly along all edges to bond the new adhesive.
After your Motorola Moto G15 Power microphone repair
Power the Moto G15 Power back on and test the microphone 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 G15 Power job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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