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Motorola Moto E20 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E20
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic Opening Pick
- Spudger
- SIM Card Eject Tool
- Tweezers
- Soft-Bristled Nylon Brush
- Magnifying Glass
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Lint-Free Microfiber Cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately upon opening to prevent short circuits.
- Perform alcohol cleaning in a well-ventilated area away from ignition sources.
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from flicking alcohol droplets during brushing.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minTurn off the Motorola Moto E20 immediately to prevent electrical short circuits. Do not attempt to charge or power it back on while liquid is present.
- 2
Eject the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone. Remove the card tray along with any SIM or microSD cards.
- 3
Unclip the Rear Cover
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the seam between the back cover and the body display assembly. Pry gently around the outer perimeter to unclip the rear plastic shell.
- 4
Disconnect the Fingerprint Sensor Cable
2 minHinge the back cover open slightly without pulling on the fingerprint ribbon cable. Use a plastic spudger to pry the fingerprint reader connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 5
Unscrew the Upper Shield
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the plastic upper motherboard cover. Keep track of each screw location for reassembly.
- 6
Remove the Upper Shield
1 minLift the plastic motherboard shield up and away from the phone body using tweezers.
- 7
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to disconnect the battery press connector from the motherboard. Cutting power immediately is crucial to stopping active board corrosion.
- 8
Unscrew the Loudspeaker Housing
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the bottom loudspeaker assembly to the sub-board housing.
- 9
Remove the Loudspeaker Assembly
2 minInsert a spudger beneath the loudspeaker housing and pop it out from the lower frame.
- 10
Disconnect Internal Flex Cables
2 minUse a spudger to disconnect the main interconnect flex cable and display ribbon cable from the motherboard.
- 11
Remove Motherboard Screws
2 minUnscrew the remaining Phillips #00 screws securing the motherboard to the phone chassis.
- 12
Lift Out the Motherboard
2 minGently lift the mainboard out of the frame by grabbing it by its edges.
- 13
Remove the Sub-Board
2 minDisconnect the coaxial antenna cable and lift the sub-board out of the bottom cavity.
- 14
Inspect Circuit Boards for Corrosion
3 minExamine both circuit boards under a bright light or magnifying glass for white, green, or blue deposits.
- 15
Scrub Boards with Isopropyl Alcohol
8 minSubmerge the circuit boards in high-concentration isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub away all corrosion residue using a soft-bristled brush.
- 16
Dry Board Components Thoroughly
15 minAllow the circuit boards to air-dry completely on a clean cloth for at least 30 minutes before reassembly.
- 17
Reinstall Motherboard and Sub-Board
4 minPlace both dry circuit boards back into their frame slots and secure them with their original screws.
- 18
Reconnect Connectors and Reassemble Frame
5 minAttach the display, interconnect, and battery flex cables, then replace the protective covers and snap the back shell into place.
After your Motorola Moto E20 water damage repair
Power the Moto E20 back on and test the water damage 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 E20 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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