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Motorola Moto G73 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G73
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement loudspeaker for Moto G73
- Back cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses when applying heat to prevent accidental burns.
- Do not puncture or apply pressure to the lithium-ion battery adjacent to the speaker area.
- Keep heat settings around 80°C to avoid damaging internal plastic components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the Moto G73
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left edge. Push firmly to pop the tray out and remove it.
- 3
Heat the rear cover edges
2 minApply heat using a heat gun or hair dryer around the edges of the back panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach the suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and press down to create a tight seal.
- 5
Insert an opening pick
2 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert a plastic prying tool between the back cover and frame.
- 6
Slice the adhesive perimeter
3 minSlide the prying pick carefully along all four edges of the back panel to separate the perimeter adhesive.
- 7
Lift off the back cover
1 minCarefully lift the rear panel off the phone body and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 8
Unbolt lower housing screws
2 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the bottom speaker cover housing.
- 9
Pry up the speaker bezel
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger beneath the notch of the loudspeaker cover. Gently pry upward to unclip it.
- 10
Remove the loudspeaker assembly
1 minLift the faulty loudspeaker module out of the lower chassis cavity.
- 11
Clean the speaker cavity
2 minUse tweezers or compressed air to remove accumulated dust and old adhesive from the lower speaker grille area.
- 12
Install the new loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement Moto G73 loudspeaker module with the bottom cavity and press it gently into position.
- 13
Snap lower bezel back on
2 minPosition the speaker housing cover over the module and press down until all clips snap into place.
- 14
Reinstall lower screws
2 minFasten the Phillips screws firmly back into the loudspeaker cover to lock it in place.
- 15
Apply back cover adhesive
3 minAlign fresh pre-cut adhesive strips along the inner perimeter of the frame to ensure a secure re-seal.
- 16
Press back cover to seal
2 minAlign the back cover with the phone body and press firmly along all edges to bond the new adhesive.
After your Motorola Moto G73 speaker repair
Power the Moto G73 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 G73 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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