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Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- SIM eject tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Plastic prying tools
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G8 Power Lite loudspeaker module
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Power down the phone completely before beginning disassembly to prevent short circuits.
- Avoid pulling on the rear panel forcefully to protect the delicate fingerprint ribbon cable.
- Wear eye protection when prying plastic clips to avoid injury from micro-debris.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power down the device
1 minPress and hold the power button until the options menu appears. Tap 'Power off' and wait for the screen to go completely dark.
- 2
Eject the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small pinhole next to the SIM tray on the left side of the phone. Push firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it.
- 3
Separate the rear cover seam
2 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the thin seam between the rear cover and the display assembly, starting near the SIM card slot.
- 4
Unclip the back panel edges
3 minSlide the plastic pick along the perimeter of the phone to unlatch all internal plastic clips. Continue around the bottom and sides until the cover loosens.
- 5
Lift the rear cover slightly
1 minGently hinge open the rear panel from the right side like a book. Do not remove it completely yet, as the fingerprint sensor cable is still connected.
- 6
Disconnect the fingerprint reader cable
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry up the fingerprint sensor press connector from the motherboard. Set the back panel aside.
- 7
Remove lower speaker screws
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the plastic loudspeaker housing at the bottom of the phone.
- 8
Pry out the speaker housing
2 minInsert a spudger under the notch of the lower speaker assembly. Pry up gently to detach the loudspeaker module from the frame.
- 9
Clean the speaker recess
2 minInspect the housing cavity for dust or adhesive residue. Wipe the contact points clean using a dry microfiber cloth.
- 10
Align the new loudspeaker
2 minPlace the replacement loudspeaker module into the lower frame cavity. Ensure the metal spring contacts align properly with the lower board.
- 11
Secure the loudspeaker module
3 minReinstall the seven Phillips screws into the speaker assembly. Turn each screw until snug without overtightening.
- 12
Reconnect the fingerprint sensor
2 minAlign the fingerprint sensor cable press connector over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 13
Snap the back panel on
2 minAlign the rear cover over the body of the phone and press along all edges. Work around the perimeter until every plastic clip snaps securely shut.
- 14
Reinsert the SIM tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the device until it sits flush with the outer frame.
After your Motorola Moto G8 Power Lite speaker repair
Power the Moto G8 Power Lite 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 Power Lite job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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