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Motorola Moto G2 Microphone Repair
Microphone Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G2
Before you begin
Tools
- Torx T3 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Tweezers
- Plastic opening picks
- Precision screwdriver set
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G2 microphone daughterboard
- Pre-cut double-sided adhesive tape
Safety
- Disconnect the battery before handling internal ribbon cables to prevent electrical shorting.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect delicate components from electrostatic discharge.
- Do not puncture or bend the internal battery when working near the board.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button until the options menu appears, then tap Power Off.
- 2
Remove the rear cover
1 minInsert a fingernail or plastic opening tool into the bottom notch to pry off the snap-on back cover.
- 3
Eject the SIM and SD cards
1 minSlide out any installed SIM cards and MicroSD card from their respective slots.
- 4
Unscrew the rear inner frame
4 minUse a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the 14 screws securing the perimeter of the inner plastic frame.
- 5
Unclip the inner chassis
2 minInsert a plastic spudger along the edge seam to release the plastic clips and lift away the inner chassis.
- 6
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to gently pry up the battery connector from the motherboard.
- 7
Unscrew the lower assembly
2 minRemove the Torx T3 screw holding the bottom speaker and microphone daughterboard in place.
- 8
Remove the bottom speaker module
2 minLift the bottom speaker enclosure out of the phone frame using tweezers.
- 9
Disconnect the bottom flex ribbon
1 minPry up the flex cable connector that connects the lower daughterboard to the main motherboard.
- 10
Pry up the microphone daughterboard
2 minGently wedge an opening pick beneath the microphone daughterboard to break the adhesive underneath.
- 11
Position the new microphone board
2 minAlign the replacement microphone board into the bottom recess and press lightly to set the adhesive.
- 12
Reconnect the bottom flex ribbon
1 minPress the lower daughterboard flex connector firmly into its socket on the motherboard.
- 13
Reinstall the bottom speaker module
2 minPlace the speaker housing back into position over the bottom daughterboard and tighten its screw.
- 14
Reconnect the battery cable
1 minAlign the battery flex connector over its socket and press down until it clicks into place.
- 15
Snap the inner chassis back on
2 minAlign the inner chassis over the body and press along the edges until all clips snap closed.
- 16
Secure the frame screws
4 minDrive all 14 Torx T3 screws back into the rear housing until snug.
- 17
Reattach the rear cover
1 minInsert your SIM and SD cards, then press the back cover firmly onto the phone body until sealed.
After your Motorola Moto G2 microphone repair
Power the Moto G2 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 G2 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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