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Motorola Moto G8 Plus Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G8 Plus loudspeaker
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Lint-free cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection when applying heat to glass or plastic phone panels.
- Do not puncture or pry against the lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
- Ensure the phone remains turned off throughout the entire repair process.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely shut down before starting.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left side of the frame. Push firmly to pop out the SIM card tray and remove it.
- 3
Heat Rear Cover
2 minApply heat to the edges of the back cover using a heat gun set to low for about two minutes. Softening the perimeter adhesive makes removal easier.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup on the lower section of the rear panel. Pull up gently on the suction cup handle to create a tiny gap along the bottom edge.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
3 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created at the bottom edge. Slide the pick back and forth to sever the adhesive bond.
- 6
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
3 minCarefully guide the pick along the left, right, and top edges. Avoid inserting the pick deeper than 3 mm to prevent damaging the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable.
- 7
Disconnect Fingerprint Cable
2 minSlightly lift the right edge of the rear cover like a book. Use a spudger to snap the fingerprint sensor connector off the motherboard.
- 8
Remove Rear Cover
1 minLift the rear cover away from the phone body completely and set it aside.
- 9
Unscrew Speaker Assembly
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 7 screws securing the bottom loudspeaker housing.
- 10
Pry Up Speaker Module
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the top lip of the lower speaker assembly. Gently lever the module upward to free it from the plastic clips.
- 11
Remove Damaged Speaker
1 minLift the old loudspeaker assembly straight up out of the phone chassis.
- 12
Position New Speaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker assembly over the bottom cavity of the phone frame. Press down until it snaps flush into place.
- 13
Fasten Speaker Screws
3 minReinstall the 7 Phillips #00 screws to secure the speaker housing to the phone frame.
- 14
Reconnect Fingerprint Cable
2 minHold the back cover close to the frame and press the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector directly onto the socket.
- 15
Seal Rear Cover
3 minApply new pre-cut adhesive tape along the phone frame perimeter. Press the rear cover firmly back onto the chassis for 30 seconds to complete the seal.
After your Motorola Moto G8 Plus speaker repair
Power the Moto G8 Plus 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 G8 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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