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Motorola Moto E4 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E4
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Soft brush
- Tweezers
- Shallow container
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Compressed air
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Do not attempt to charge or power on a wet device until all internal moisture is removed.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear eye protection to prevent alcohol or debris from splashing into your eyes during cleaning.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minTurn off the phone immediately to prevent electrical short circuits caused by moisture.
- 2
Remove the Rear Cover
2 minInsert a plastic prying tool or fingernail into the notch at the bottom edge and lift off the rear plastic cover.
- 3
Remove the Battery
1 minLift the battery out of its compartment from the bottom recess and set it aside.
- 4
Eject SIM and MicroSD Cards
1 minSlide out the SIM card and microSD card from their respective slots to prevent corrosion beneath them.
- 5
Unscrew the Internal Midframe
5 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the plastic midframe to the housing.
- 6
Detach the Midframe
3 minInsert a plastic prying tool between the midframe and front bezel to unhook the clips around the perimeter.
- 7
Disconnect the Display Cable
2 minUse a spudger to gently pop the display press connector up from the top motherboard.
- 8
Disconnect the Touch Digitizer Cable
2 minFlip up the small locking lever on the digitizer ZIF socket and slide the ribbon cable free.
- 9
Remove the Main Motherboard
3 minGently lift the logic board out from the top of the chassis using a spudger.
- 10
Submerge Board in Isopropyl Alcohol
5 minPlace the motherboard into a clean container filled with 99% isopropyl alcohol to displace any trapped water.
- 11
Scrub the Motherboard
8 minGently clean away mineral deposits and corrosion from both sides of the board using a soft brush.
- 12
Remove the Lower Daughterboard
3 minUnscrew and lift the lower daughterboard containing the USB charging port out from the chassis.
- 13
Clean the USB Charging Port
5 minDip the soft brush in isopropyl alcohol and thoroughly scrub inside the micro-USB port and surrounding components.
- 14
Dry the Components
15 minBlow remaining alcohol off the boards using compressed air and let all parts air-dry completely for at least two hours.
- 15
Reinstall Boards and Flex Cables
5 minPlace the dried daughterboard and main motherboard back into the frame, then reconnect all ribbon cables securely.
- 16
Reassemble and Test Device
5 minReattach the midframe with its screws, insert the battery, snap on the back cover, and power on the phone.
After your Motorola Moto E4 water damage repair
Power the Moto E4 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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