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Motorola Moto G9 Play Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G9 Play
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Opening picks
- Suction handle
- Spudger
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G9 Play loudspeaker module
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Do not bend or puncture the internal lithium-ion battery.
- Wear eye protection when handling glass or prying plastic covers.
- Ensure the device is powered off before starting any disassembly.
- Handle delicate flex cables carefully to avoid tearing the connectors.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select 'Power off' on the screen. Ensure the phone is completely shut down before starting.
- 2
Remove the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the tray on the left side of the phone. Push firmly to eject the tray and remove it completely.
- 3
Heat the Rear Cover
3 minApply a heated iOpener or hair dryer around the edges of the back cover for 2-3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach the Suction Handle
2 minPlace a suction handle near the bottom edge of the back cover. Pull upward gently to create a small gap between the cover and the frame.
- 5
Slice the Rear Adhesive
4 minInsert an opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Slide the pick along all sides to slice through the adhesive seal.
- 6
Disconnect the Fingerprint Sensor
2 minCarefully lift the rear cover slightly from the left edge. Use a spudger to detach the fingerprint sensor flex cable from the motherboard before removing the cover completely.
- 7
Remove the Rear Cover
1 minSet the back cover aside in a safe, dust-free location.
- 8
Unscrew the Loudspeaker Module
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the lower plastic loudspeaker assembly.
- 9
Pry Up the Loudspeaker Module
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of the loudspeaker assembly. Gently pry up to unclip it from the bottom frame.
- 10
Clean the Contact Pads
2 minInspect the contact spring pins on the daughterboard beneath the speaker. Lightly clean them with isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab.
- 11
Install the New Loudspeaker
2 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker assembly over the bottom section of the phone frame. Press down firmly until it snaps into position.
- 12
Secure the Loudspeaker Screws
3 minReinsert and tighten the seven Phillips #00 screws to hold the loudspeaker housing firmly in place.
- 13
Reconnect the Fingerprint Cable
2 minPosition the back cover close to the phone and use tweezers or a spudger to press the fingerprint sensor flex connector onto the motherboard socket.
- 14
Apply Rear Cover Adhesive
3 minPlace pre-cut adhesive strips around the inner perimeter of the rear cover, pressing down firmly to ensure a strong seal.
- 15
Reattach the Rear Cover
2 minAlign the back cover with the phone frame and press firmly along all edges to seat the adhesive.
After your Motorola Moto G9 Play speaker repair
Power the Moto G9 Play 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 G9 Play job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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