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Motorola Moto G84 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G84
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Suction cup
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Heat gun or iOpener
- SIM eject tool
- Precision tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G84 loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Power off the phone completely before starting disassembly.
- Do not puncture or bend the battery with metal tools during the repair.
- Wear safety glasses when applying heat to the device to protect against cracked glass.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the left side of the Moto G84. Press firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it.
- 2
Heat the Rear Cover
3 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the edges of the back cover for 2-3 minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Attach a Suction Cup
2 minPress a suction cup onto the lower third of the back cover, near the USB-C port, and pull upward to create a small seam.
- 4
Insert an Opening Pick
1 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the seam formed between the back panel and the plastic frame.
- 5
Slice the Rear Adhesive
4 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the underlying adhesive strips.
- 6
Remove the Back Cover
1 minLift the rear panel completely off the chassis and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 7
Unscrew the Speaker Housing
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 7 screws securing the lower loudspeaker cover to the frame.
- 8
Pry the Speaker Cover
2 minInsert a spudger into the designated pry notch at the corner of the loudspeaker housing and gently lift it up.
- 9
Remove the Loudspeaker Module
1 minLift the entire lower speaker module out of the phone body.
- 10
Clean Speaker Contact Pads
2 minUse fine tweezers or isopropyl alcohol to ensure the golden spring contact pins on the sub-board are clean and free of debris.
- 11
Position the New Loudspeaker
1 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module into the lower cavity of the phone frame.
- 12
Snap Loudspeaker Into Place
1 minGently press down along the edges of the speaker module until it clips securely into position.
- 13
Secure Speaker Housing Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the 7 Phillips #00 screws to firmly hold the loudspeaker assembly down.
- 14
Apply Rear Cover Adhesive
3 minPlace pre-cut adhesive tape along the perimeter of the rear chassis frame where the original glue was removed.
- 15
Reattach Rear Cover
2 minAlign the back panel carefully over the frame and press firmly along the perimeter to re-seal it.
- 16
Reinsert the SIM Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until it sits flush.
After your Motorola Moto G84 speaker repair
Power the Moto G84 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 G84 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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