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Motorola Moto G51 5G Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G51 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Motorola Moto G51 5G loudspeaker module
- Rear cover adhesive tape or B-7000 glue
- Isopropyl alcohol (91%+ solution)
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating plastic panels to avoid potential injury.
- Do not overheat the rear cover to prevent damaging the battery mounted inside.
- Use non-conductive plastic tools near exposed circuit components to prevent electrical shorts.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the left side of the device to pop out the SIM card tray. Remove the tray completely and set it aside.
- 2
Heat Back Panel Edges
2 minApply heat to the edges of the back cover using a heat gun or hair dryer for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the rear adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the back cover and pull upward gently to form a small opening.
- 4
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic prying pick into the gap and slide it along all four edges to cut through the adhesive seal.
- 5
Detach Back Cover
1 minCarefully lift the back cover away from the phone body. Set the back panel aside in a safe spot.
- 6
Unscrew Speaker Assembly Cover
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower plastic speaker housing cover.
- 7
Pry Out Damaged Loudspeaker
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger underneath the edge of the speaker module and carefully pry it out of the lower chassis frame.
- 8
Clean Spring Contact Pads
2 minUse tweezers or a lint-free swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to clean any dirt or debris from the spring contacts on the sub-board.
- 9
Seat New Loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module with the lower housing recess and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 10
Fasten Speaker Cover Screws
3 minPlace the lower plastic cover back over the speaker module and reinstall the Phillips #000 screws securely.
- 11
Apply Frame Adhesive
3 minClean remaining old glue from the perimeter of the frame and apply new precut adhesive strips or thin B-7000 adhesive.
- 12
Reattach Back Cover
2 minAlign the rear cover with the frame edges and press down firmly around the entire perimeter to seal the device.
- 13
Reinsert SIM Tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until flush with the outer frame.
After your Motorola Moto G51 5G speaker repair
Power the Moto G51 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 G51 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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