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Motorola Moto G45 5G Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G45 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- SIM eject tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G45 5G loudspeaker module
- Back cover pre-cut adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol wipes
Safety
- Power off the device completely before opening to avoid electrical shorts.
- Wear eye protection when heating and prying plastic or glass panels.
- Do not puncture or bend the battery with metal tools while working inside the phone.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before proceeding.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone. Push inward firmly to eject the tray, then remove it.
- 3
Heat the rear cover
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer to apply warm air around the edges of the back panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach a suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel. Press down to secure it, then pull up gently to create a small gap.
- 5
Insert an opening pick
1 minSlide a plastic opening pick into the gap created between the rear panel and the frame.
- 6
Slice the rear adhesive
3 minCarefully slide the opening pick around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the adhesive seal.
- 7
Remove the rear cover
1 minLift the rear cover away from the phone chassis and place it on a clean surface.
- 8
Unscrew the lower speaker housing
2 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the lower speaker module in place.
- 9
Pry up the loudspeaker module
1 minInsert the flat end of a spudger beneath the edge of the loudspeaker assembly and gently pop it out of the frame.
- 10
Clean the sub-board contacts
2 minWipe the gold-plated spring contacts on the sub-board using an isopropyl alcohol wipe to ensure a solid electrical connection.
- 11
Install the new speaker module
1 minPosition the new loudspeaker module into the lower recessed area of the phone frame and press down until it sits flush.
- 12
Secure the speaker housing
2 minReinsert and tighten all Phillips screws to fix the loudspeaker module firmly to the frame.
- 13
Apply new frame adhesive
2 minPeel and place custom back cover adhesive strips around the rim of the phone chassis.
- 14
Reattach the rear cover
1 minAlign the back cover onto the phone frame and press firmly around all edges to secure the adhesive bond.
- 15
Reinsert the SIM tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot until it sits flush against the side frame.
After your Motorola Moto G45 5G speaker repair
Power the Moto G45 5G 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 G45 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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