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Motorola Moto G7 Power Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G7 Power
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G7 Power loudspeaker module
- Rear cover perimeter adhesive strips
Safety
- Always power down the smartphone completely before starting disassembly.
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential fine glass splinters.
- Do not puncture or pry against the lithium-ion battery during lower module removal.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the power button on the right edge. Tap Power Off on the screen and ensure the device shuts down completely.
- 2
Heat the Rear Cover
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer to the perimeter of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower third of the rear cover and pull upward gently to create a small gap.
- 4
Slice Bottom Perimeter Adhesive
2 minInsert a plastic prying tool or opening pick into the gap at the bottom edge and slowly slice through the glue.
- 5
Slice Side and Top Perimeter
3 minSlide your opening pick along the left, right, and top edges to release the remaining back cover adhesive.
- 6
Lift the Rear Cover
1 minPivot the rear cover open from the right side like a book, taking care not to strain the fingerprint flex cable.
- 7
Disconnect Fingerprint Flex Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to gently pop the fingerprint reader connector off the mainboard terminal.
- 8
Separate Rear Cover
1 minRemove the back cover completely and set it aside in a safe, dust-free location.
- 9
Remove Lower Speaker Screws
2 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the plastic loudspeaker module at the bottom of the device.
- 10
Pry Out Speaker Module
2 minInsert a spudger beneath the corner of the loudspeaker housing and lift it upward out of the phone frame.
- 11
Clean Speaker Contacts
1 minInspect the contact pads on the sub-board and remove any dust using tweezers or a soft brush.
- 12
Insert New Speaker Module
2 minAlign the replacement speaker assembly into the lower cavity of the frame and press down until it sits flush.
- 13
Secure Speaker Screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips screws into the lower loudspeaker assembly until snug.
- 14
Reconnect Fingerprint Cable
2 minPosition the rear cover close to the phone and press the fingerprint flex cable connector straight onto the motherboard socket.
- 15
Apply New Perimeter Adhesive
3 minLay down fresh pre-cut adhesive strips around the edges of the phone frame to ensure a proper seal.
- 16
Reattach Rear Cover
2 minAlign the rear cover with the chassis and press firmly around all edges to secure it in place.
After your Motorola Moto G7 Power speaker repair
Power the Moto G7 Power 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 G7 Power job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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