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Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the earpiece speaker in your Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022).

Before you begin, download the Rescue and Smart Assistant app to backup your device and diagnose whether your problem is software or hardware related.

For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your phone. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

You'll need replacement adhesive to complete this repair.

What you need

  1. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Heat the left edge: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Completely power off your phone before you begin.

    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the back cover's left edge for two minutes.

    • A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the back cover and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.

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  2. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: step 2, image 1 of 3 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: step 2, image 2 of 3 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Separate the left adhesive: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Apply a suction cup to the back of the phone, as close to the bottom left corner as possible.

    • Pull up on the suction cup with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and the midframe on the left edge.

    • Depending on the age of your phone, this may be difficult. If you're having trouble, apply more heat to the edge and try again.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

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  3. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Slice the left adhesive: step 3, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Slice the left adhesive: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the pick along the left edge of the phone to slice the adhesive securing the back cover to the frame.

    • Leave the pick inserted in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  4. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Heat the top edge: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover's top edge for two minutes.

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  5. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Rotate the pick around the top left corner to slice the adhesive.

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  6. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick inserted in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  7. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover's right edge for two minutes.

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  9. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Rotate the pick around the top right corner to slice the adhesive.

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  10. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the pick along the right edge to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  11. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover's bottom edge for two minutes.

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  12. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Rotate the pick around the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

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  13. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive.

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  14. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Heat the camera adhesive: step 13, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Heat the camera adhesive: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • There's a significant amount of adhesive to the right of the cameras that secures the back cover to the motherboard cover.

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the right of the cameras for two minutes.

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  15. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Slice the adhesive around the camera: step 14, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Slice the adhesive around the camera: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Insert an opening pick between the back cover and motherboard cover on the top right edge.

    • Gently pull up on the back cover while sliding the opening pick back and forth along the right side of the cameras to slice the adhesive.

    • The back cover should detach from the phone at this point.

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  16. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 15, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the back cover from the phone and remove it.

    • If the back cover is still stuck to the midframe, slide an opening pick around the edges of the phone until the cover separates completely.

    • During reassembly:

    • This is a good point to test your phone's functionality before sealing it up. Use this guide to run a hardware test. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.

    • Follow this guide to replace the back cover adhesive.

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  17. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Unfasten the motherboard cover: step 16, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Unfasten the motherboard cover: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 13 4 mm screws securing the motherboard cover.

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  18. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Release the motherboard cover clips: step 17, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Release the motherboard cover clips: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a spudger between the motherboard cover and midframe on the top right edge of the phone.

    • Pry up with the spudger to release the clips securing the motherboard cover.

    • During reassembly, press down around the perimeter of the motherboard cover to engage the clips.

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  19. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the motherboard cover: step 18, image 1 of 3 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the motherboard cover: step 18, image 2 of 3 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the motherboard cover: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • Gently pull the motherboard cover up and away from the phone and remove it.

    • Don't pull quickly or forcefully, as the heat spreader very loosely secures the motherboard cover to the battery.

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  20. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 19, image 1 of 2 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery's press connector.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

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  21. Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: step 20, image 1 of 3 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: step 20, image 2 of 3 Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Earpiece Speaker Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: step 20, image 3 of 3

    • Note the orientation of the earpiece speaker. During reassembly it must be reinserted the same way or the speaker won't work.

    • Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the earpiece speaker and its housing

    • Pry up with the spudger to dislodge the speaker.

    • A small amount of adhesive secures the speaker.

    • Use your fingers or tweezers to remove the speaker.

    • Before reinserting the speaker, ensure that the speaker's mesh is in its recess and that the raised ends of the speaker's contacts are on the right.

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Conclusion

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—be sure to transfer remaining components and remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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