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Motorola Moto E4 Plus Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E4 Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Plastic opening tools
- Soft-bristle nylon brush
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber wipes
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately to prevent continuous short circuits.
- Work in a well-ventilated space when using isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear eye protection while scrubbing to avoid liquid splatter.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Turn off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off to prevent electrical shorts.
- 2
Pry off back cover
2 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the notch at the bottom edge of the phone and unsnap the metal rear cover.
- 3
Remove SIM and microSD cards
1 minSlide out any installed Nano-SIM and microSD cards from their slots to prevent liquid damage to the cards.
- 4
Unscrew midframe cover
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all screws securing the internal plastic midframe assembly.
- 5
Remove midframe panel
2 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the plastic midframe panel and lift it away from the chassis.
- 6
Disconnect battery cable
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- 7
Pry out battery
3 minGently work a flat plastic opening tool underneath the battery to free it from the housing adhesive.
- 8
Disconnect ribbon cables
2 minPop off the display, digitizer, and daughterboard flex connectors from the motherboard.
- 9
Remove motherboard
3 minUnscrew any remaining motherboard retaining screws and carefully lift the board out of the phone frame.
- 10
Remove bottom speaker housing
2 minPry up and remove the plastic speaker housing covering the charging port assembly at the bottom.
- 11
Remove daughterboard
2 minDisconnect the coaxial antenna cable and lift the charging port daughterboard out of the lower chassis.
- 12
Clean motherboard corrosion
8 minDip a soft-bristle nylon brush in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub away all corrosion deposits from the motherboard.
- 13
Clean daughterboard and connectors
5 minScrub the daughterboard, USB port cavity, and ribbon cable ends with isopropyl alcohol to remove residue.
- 14
Dry all circuit boards
15 minPlace the cleaned boards on a lint-free wipe and allow them to air dry completely for 15 to 30 minutes.
- 15
Reinstall motherboard and daughterboard
4 minPlace the dry daughterboard and motherboard back into the chassis and reattach the coaxial antenna cable.
- 16
Reconnect flex cables and battery
3 minSnap all flex connectors firmly onto the motherboard, reinsert the battery, and attach its power cable.
- 17
Reattach midframe and rear cover
4 minSecure the midframe cover using the Phillips screws, snap the back cover on, and test the device power.
After your Motorola Moto E4 Plus water damage repair
Power the Moto E4 Plus 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 E4 Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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