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Motorola Moto G4 Plus Microphone Repair
Microphone Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G4 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- T3 Torx screwdriver
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G4 Plus microphone daughterboard
- Pre-cut double-sided adhesive strips
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately after opening the device to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect sensitive logic board components from ESD.
- Avoid bending or puncturing the lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Remove Back Cover
1 minInsert a plastic prying tool or fingernail into the notch near the USB port and pry the back cover off.
- 3
Eject Cards
1 minRemove any SIM cards and MicroSD cards from their respective slots on the rear housing.
- 4
Remove Midframe Screws
4 minUse a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove all 19 screws securing the internal midframe cover.
- 5
Unclip Midframe Edge
3 minInsert a plastic spudger between the midframe and the outer chassis to release the retaining clips.
- 6
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor Flex
2 minSlightly lift the midframe and use tweezers to carefully disconnect the fingerprint sensor flex cable.
- 7
Lift Out Midframe
1 minRemove the midframe entirely from the chassis and place it on your anti-static mat.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minPry up the battery press-connector from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to disable power.
- 9
Disconnect Antenna Cable
2 minUse precision tweezers to detach the white coaxial antenna cable from the lower daughterboard.
- 10
Disconnect Sub-Board Flex Cable
2 minFlip up the locking zif latch on the connector and pull out the main interconnect flex cable.
- 11
Pry Up Microphone Assembly
3 minInsert a flat spudger under the bottom daughterboard containing the microphone and gently pry it off the adhesive.
- 12
Install New Microphone Daughterboard
2 minAlign the replacement microphone daughterboard in the bottom recess and press down lightly to seat the adhesive.
- 13
Reconnect Flex and Antenna
2 minSlide the interconnect flex cable into the ZIF lock and snap the coaxial antenna cable onto the board terminal.
- 14
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minAlign and press the battery connector straight down onto the motherboard terminal until it snaps into place.
- 15
Reconnect Fingerprint Sensor Cable
2 minHold the midframe near the phone top and reconnect the fingerprint flex cable using tweezers.
- 16
Snap Midframe Into Place
2 minLower the midframe assembly and press firmly around the edges until all plastic clips snap shut.
- 17
Drive Midframe Screws
4 minReinstall and tighten the 19 T3 Torx screws around the perimeter and center of the midframe.
- 18
Reinstall Back Cover
2 minReinsert your SIM and MicroSD cards, then press the back cover back onto the phone frame.
After your Motorola Moto G4 Plus microphone repair
Power the Moto G4 Plus 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 G4 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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