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Motorola Moto G85 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G85
Before you begin
Tools
- SIM eject tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Precision Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G85 loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Power down the phone completely before beginning repairs.
- Do not overheat the rear panel to avoid battery degradation or screen damage.
- Wear safety glasses to protect against potential glass splinters or small debris.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the bottom edge and push firmly to pop the tray out.
- 2
Heat rear cover adhesive
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the outer edges of the back cover for about two minutes to soften the glue.
- 3
Attach suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear panel near the bottom edge and press firmly to seal.
- 4
Slice perimeter adhesive
3 minPull up gently on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert a plastic opening pick under the seam.
- 5
Separate rear panel
4 minSlide the pick carefully around all four edges of the phone frame to separate the back cover from the body.
- 6
Remove rear cover
1 minLift the rear cover straight off the chassis once all adhesive has been severed.
- 7
Unbolt bottom speaker screws
2 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker cover housing.
- 8
Pry up speaker housing
2 minInsert the flat edge of a spudger beneath the lower speaker module notch and gently pry upward.
- 9
Remove faulty loudspeaker
1 minLift the old loudspeaker assembly out of the lower chassis frame and set it aside.
- 10
Clean lower contact spring pads
2 minUse tweezers and a drop of isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free swab to clean the contact pads on the daughterboard.
- 11
Position new loudspeaker
1 minAlign the replacement Moto G85 loudspeaker module into the lower cavity of the frame.
- 12
Press speaker module into place
1 minApply light thumb pressure over the housing until it snaps flush against the chassis.
- 13
Reinstall speaker cover screws
2 minInsert and tighten all Phillips #000 screws to firmly secure the loudspeaker housing.
- 14
Apply rear cover adhesive strip
3 minPeel the backing from new custom back cover adhesive and lay it accurately along the inner perimeter of the frame.
- 15
Reattach rear panel
2 minAlign the back cover with the chassis and press firmly around all edges to bond the adhesive.
- 16
Reinsert SIM card tray
1 minSlide the SIM tray back into its slot on the frame until it clicks flush.
After your Motorola Moto G85 speaker repair
Power the Moto G85 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 G85 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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