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Motorola Moto G4 Plus Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G4 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Torx T3 screwdriver
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G4 Plus speaker module
- High-purity isopropyl alcohol
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect delicate circuitry from static discharge.
- Disconnect the battery immediately after opening the midframe to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Do not puncture or bend the internal lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove Back Cover
2 minInsert a plastic prying tool into the notch near the charging port. Gently lever the back cover up and peel it away from the body.
- 3
Remove Memory and SIM Cards
1 minSlide out any installed microSD card and SIM cards from their respective slots using your thumb or tweezers.
- 4
Unscrew Midframe Screws
5 minUse a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the 20 screws securing the rear midframe to the phone frame.
- 5
Expose Fingerprint Connector
1 minLocate the small rubber flap near the bottom of the midframe and peel it back using tweezers.
- 6
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minUse the edge of a spudger to flip up the ZIF connector locking tab and slide the fingerprint flex cable out.
- 7
Detach Midframe Assembly
3 minInsert a plastic prying tool between the front glass assembly and the midframe. Slide it along the edges to unclip and remove the midframe.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.
- 9
Remove Loudspeaker Module
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the loudspeaker unit at the bottom of the phone frame and lift it out.
- 10
Clean Motherboard Contacts
2 minDip a cotton swab in isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the gold speaker contact pads on the motherboard.
- 11
Install New Loudspeaker
2 minPosition the replacement speaker module into the bottom frame recess and press down firmly until it sits flush.
- 12
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minAlign the battery flex cable over its connector pad and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 13
Reconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minSlide the fingerprint cable into the ZIF socket, close the locking tab, and press the rubber flap back down over the connector.
- 14
Snap Midframe Assembly
3 minAlign the midframe over the display assembly and press around the edges until all plastic clips snap together.
- 15
Secure Midframe Screws
4 minReinstall the 20 Torx T3 screws into the midframe, tightening them evenly until snug.
- 16
Reattach Back Cover
2 minAlign the back cover with the phone body and press firmly along all sides until the cover snaps fully into place.
After your Motorola Moto G4 Plus speaker repair
Power the Moto G4 Plus 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 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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