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Motorola Moto G50 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G50
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Opening picks
- Suction cup
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or iOpener
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G50 loudspeaker
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive tape
- High-concentration isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses while heating the rear cover to protect against glass fragmentation.
- Do not heat the rear panel above 80°C (176°F) to avoid damaging the internal battery.
- Handle delicate flex cables carefully with plastic tools to prevent tearing or short circuits.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off and Eject SIM Tray
2 minTurn off your Moto G50 completely. Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the side tray to remove the card holder.
- 2
Heat Rear Cover Edges
3 minApply a heat gun or heating pad around the perimeter of the back panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive seal.
- 3
Insert Opening Pick
3 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge and pull up to create a small gap, then slide an opening pick under the plastic back cover.
- 4
Slice Rear Panel Adhesive
4 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the device to cut through the perimeter adhesive.
- 5
Lift Rear Panel Carefully
2 minGently tilt the back panel open from the right side, taking care not to strain the attached fingerprint sensor cable.
- 6
Unscrew Fingerprint Bracket
2 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the fingerprint sensor connector bracket.
- 7
Disconnect Fingerprint Flex Cable
2 minPry the fingerprint sensor press connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.
- 8
Remove Loudspeaker Screws
3 minRemove the seven Phillips #00 screws securing the lower speaker assembly to the frame.
- 9
Pry Up Loudspeaker Assembly
2 minInsert a spudger into the pry notch on the upper edge of the speaker module and lift it outward.
- 10
Remove Old Loudspeaker
1 minLift the loudspeaker housing completely out of the bottom frame and remove it from the device.
- 11
Install Replacement Loudspeaker
2 minPlace the new loudspeaker assembly into the lower recess and press down lightly until it aligns flat.
- 12
Secure Loudspeaker Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the seven Phillips #00 screws to anchor the loudspeaker housing.
- 13
Reconnect Fingerprint Cable
3 minSnap the fingerprint sensor flex connector onto the motherboard socket and reattach its metal securing bracket with the screw.
- 14
Apply Rear Cover Adhesive
4 minClean remaining adhesive off the frame using isopropyl alcohol, then line the perimeter with new pre-cut adhesive tape.
- 15
Reattach Rear Cover
2 minAlign the back cover over the frame and press firmly around all edges to seat the adhesive seal.
- 16
Reinsert SIM Card Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the left edge of the phone.
After your Motorola Moto G50 speaker repair
Power the Moto G50 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 G50 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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