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Motorola Moto G71 5G Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G71 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000, #00)
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G71 5G loudspeaker
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Power off the smartphone completely before starting any disassembly.
- Disconnect the battery press connector before removing or replacing internal hardware.
- Use non-conductive plastic tools when working around live circuitry.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the side of the phone. Push firmly until the tray ejects, then remove it completely.
- 2
Heat Back Cover
2 minApply heat using a heat gun around the edges of the rear panel for two minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup onto the lower portion of the back panel near the bottom edge. Pull gently upward to create a thin gap between the cover and the frame.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
1 minSlide a plastic opening pick into the seam created by the suction cup.
- 5
Slice Rear Adhesive
3 minSlide the pick carefully along all four sides of the rear panel to cut through the perimeter adhesive.
- 6
Lift Back Cover
1 minGently hinge open the back cover from the right side, taking care not to stretch the connected fingerprint flex cable.
- 7
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
1 minUse a plastic spudger to detach the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector from the motherboard, then set the back cover aside.
- 8
Unscrew Motherboard Cover
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the upper motherboard shield.
- 9
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minPry up the battery flex connector from the motherboard using the flat tip of a spudger to prevent short circuits.
- 10
Unscrew Speaker Assembly
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the loudspeaker housing at the bottom of the device.
- 11
Pry Out Speaker Module
1 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the loudspeaker housing and lift it upward to remove it from the frame.
- 12
Install New Loudspeaker
1 minPlace the new loudspeaker module into the bottom recess of the phone frame, ensuring the spring contacts align properly.
- 13
Secure Loudspeaker Screws
2 minReinstall and tighten all Phillips #00 screws holding the loudspeaker module in place.
- 14
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minPress the battery flex connector straight down onto its motherboard socket until it snaps into place.
- 15
Reinstall Motherboard Cover
2 minPlace the upper motherboard shield back over the board and secure it with the reserved Phillips #00 screws.
- 16
Reconnect Fingerprint Sensor
1 minAttach the fingerprint sensor flex cable back to its motherboard connector.
- 17
Apply Frame Adhesive
2 minClean remaining old adhesive from the frame with isopropyl alcohol and apply fresh double-sided adhesive strips along the perimeter.
- 18
Seal Back Cover
2 minAlign the back cover with the frame and press firmly along all edges to secure the adhesive bond.
After your Motorola Moto G71 5G speaker repair
Power the Moto G71 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 G71 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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