Motorola Moto G73 Volume Button Repair
Complete guide to Motorola Moto G73 volume button repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Volume Button Repair is one of the most common repairs for Motorola Moto G73. This repair involves replacing the damaged input component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires easy skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement input part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Removing the Cover
You can remove the outer cover on the back of the phone by using a plastic opening tool. After removal the inner back cover will be exposed as shown.
This part is moderately difficult, especially if you've never taken the outer back cover off before this point.
It may take you several tries, but please be patient. The cover is surprisingly flexible, but not enough to withstand a lot of pressure.
Step 2:
Shut down the phone.
Push SIM card until it pops out.
Remove SIM card.
In some version of this phone, a microSD memory card can be installed. If so, you must also remove these cards.
Be careful as to not damage the microSD memory card. Unlike the SIM card, pushing this in may not spring release, as there may not be an eject mechanism.
If there is no spring release eject mechanism, hopefully your microSD card has a ridge/raised edge that you can push on with your fingernail or plastic/rubber tool to push the card out. This may be difficult - be patient and do not use excessive force/sharp tools that could cause permanent damage and permanent loss of data.
Step 3: Removing the Back Plate
Using a T5 Torx screwdriver head, take out the 14 screws (3.5 mm diameter and 5 mm long) that hold the back plate in place.
Make sure to keep all of the screws together, as they are very easily lost.
The magnetic project mat or a container is a great way to keep all the little metal screws as well as other small metal pieces from being lost.
Step 4: The Inside of your Phone
Use the plastic opening tool to take out the inner back cover after all the screws have been removed.
This will expose the motherboard and the attached battery.
Take note that once the inner back cover is removed the volume and power buttons on the side can easily fall out or be removed.
Step 5: Locating the Buttons
The buttons are extremely easy to replace and may fall out when opening the phone.
They are located on the left side when the front plate is facing down.
Step 6: Removing the Buttons
Use a tool or your fingers to gently lift the button out of its socket.
To replace, line the new button up in the socket and press down.
The buttons are not secured in anyway, so securing the back inner cover before turning the device over or jostling the device is a good idea. This will ensure buttons stay in place.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $27-$72)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($45-$120)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Motorola Moto G73 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 57 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Motorola Moto G73 generates 59 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 2 kg of CO₂. That's a 97% reduction in carbon emissions!
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