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Motorola Moto E4 Plus Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto E4 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Plastic opening picks
- Tweezers
- Plastic opening tool
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery for Motorola Moto E4 Plus
- Precut battery adhesive strips
- High-purity isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Discharge the battery below 25% before starting the repair to minimize the risk of thermal runaway if damaged.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply sharp metal tools directly against the lithium-ion battery.
- Wear safety glasses and work in a well-ventilated area when handling adhesive removers and isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off to safely shut down the device.
- 2
Remove the back cover
1 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the notch at the bottom edge and pry the back cover away from the body.
- 3
Remove the SIM card
1 minSlide the SIM card out from its dedicated slot using your fingertip or tweezers.
- 4
Remove the microSD card
1 minGently pull the microSD card out of its slot if one is installed.
- 5
Unscrew the upper midframe screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the top portion of the plastic midframe.
- 6
Unscrew the lower midframe screws
3 minRemove the remaining Phillips screws along the lower half and bottom edges of the midframe.
- 7
Pry up the plastic midframe
2 minInsert an opening pick along the seam between the midframe and the front assembly to release the plastic clips.
- 8
Lift away the midframe
1 minSeparate the plastic midframe from the phone chassis and set it aside.
- 9
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to gently pry the battery flex cable connector straight up off the motherboard.
- 10
Apply isopropyl alcohol
2 minApply a few drops of high-purity isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the battery to dissolve the adhesive beneath.
- 11
Pry up the battery
3 minSlide a flat plastic opening card underneath the battery and slowly lift to slice through the softened adhesive.
- 12
Remove the old battery
1 minLift the old battery out of the frame and dispose of it safely.
- 13
Clean the battery recess
2 minWipe away any remaining glue residue inside the battery well using a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol.
- 14
Apply new battery adhesive
2 minLay down fresh precut battery adhesive strips into the empty battery well.
- 15
Insert the new battery
1 minPlace the replacement battery into the frame, pressing gently to secure it to the adhesive.
- 16
Attach the battery flex cable
1 minAlign the press connector directly over the motherboard socket and press down firmly until it clicks.
- 17
Reattach the midframe
2 minPosition the plastic midframe onto the chassis and press around the edges to snap the clips into place.
- 18
Secure the midframe screws
4 minReinstall and tighten all Phillips screws to fix the plastic midframe back to the frame.
- 19
Reinsert the SIM and microSD cards
1 minSlide your SIM card and microSD card back into their respective slots until fully seated.
- 20
Snap on the back cover
1 minAlign the back cover over the rear of the phone and press firmly along all sides until every clip snaps shut.
After your Motorola Moto E4 Plus battery replacement
Power the Moto E4 Plus back on and test the battery replacement 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 E4 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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