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Motorola Moto G4 Play Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G4 Play
Before you begin
Tools
- T5 Torx screwdriver
- Plastic opening tool
- Spudger
- Precision tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G4 Play speaker module
- Isopropyl alcohol (91%+)
- Lint-free cotton swabs
Safety
- Power off the phone and disconnect all external cables prior to opening the chassis.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic damage to internal circuitry.
- Handle the lithium-ion battery carefully without puncturing or exposing it to high heat.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down the Device
1 minPress and hold the power button until the options menu appears, then tap Power Off. Ensure the phone is completely shut off before proceeding.
- 2
Remove the Back Cover
2 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the small notch at the bottom edge of the back cover. Gently pry upwards to unclip the cover from the phone body.
- 3
Remove the Battery
1 minLocate the small indentation at the bottom of the battery compartment. Use your fingernail or a opening pick to lift and remove the battery.
- 4
Eject the SIM Card
1 minGently press and slide the SIM card out of its tray slot located above the battery cavity.
- 5
Remove the MicroSD Card
1 minSlide the microSD card out of its slot if one is installed in the device.
- 6
Unscrew the Midframe Screws
4 minUse a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the ten screws securing the inner plastic midframe to the motherboard chassis.
- 7
Detach the Inner Midframe
3 minInsert a spudger into the seam between the midframe and the front screen assembly. Pry around the perimeter until all plastic clips release.
- 8
Locate the Speaker Module
1 minFind the rectangular speaker assembly seated in the top interior section of the midframe housing.
- 9
Pry Out the Old Speaker
2 minInsert precision tweezers beneath the speaker module edge. Carefully pry the speaker up to break the light adhesive holding it in place.
- 10
Clean the Speaker Contacts
2 minLightly dampen a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and wipe down the spring contact pads on the motherboard.
- 11
Install the New Speaker
2 minPosition the replacement speaker module into the midframe recess with the gold contacts facing outward. Press firmly down to secure it.
- 12
Reattach the Midframe
3 minAlign the midframe over the main body of the phone. Press firmly around the edges until you hear all side clips snap into position.
- 13
Secure the Midframe Screws
3 minReinsert and tighten the ten T5 Torx screws clockwise into the midframe until snug.
- 14
Reinstall Cards and Battery
2 minSlide the SIM and microSD cards back into their respective slots, then seat the battery into its compartment.
- 15
Snap On the Back Cover
1 minPlace the rear cover over the back of the phone and press around the perimeter until it clicks securely into place.
After your Motorola Moto G4 Play speaker repair
Power the Moto G4 Play 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 G4 Play job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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