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Motorola Moto E5 Play Go Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go
Before you begin
Tools
- Plastic opening pick
- Spudger tool
- SIM card eject tool
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E5 Play Go battery
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Power off the phone completely before starting the repair to avoid electrical short circuits.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply blunt force to the lithium-ion battery.
- Wear eye protection to guard against plastic clips or small particles flying during opening.
- Work in a clean, dry, well-ventilated space away from flammable substances.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the small hole on the side of the phone. Press firmly to eject the tray and pull it out.
- 3
Locate back cover notch
1 minExamine the bottom corner edge of the phone to locate the small opening pry notch.
- 4
Insert opening pick
1 minInsert the thin tip of a plastic opening pick or spudger into the seam notch at the bottom corner.
- 5
Pry open bottom corner
1 minGently twist the opening pick to pop open the first plastic clip securing the back cover.
- 6
Unclip bottom edge
1 minSlide the plastic pick along the bottom edge to release all the lower retaining tabs.
- 7
Unclip left side
1 minGuide the pick around the corner and slide it up the left edge to separate the side clips.
- 8
Unclip right side
1 minSlide the plastic pick along the right edge to disconnect the remaining side tabs.
- 9
Unclip top edge
1 minCarefully slide the pick across the top edge until the remaining retaining clips unsnap.
- 10
Remove back cover
1 minLift the rear plastic cover away from the chassis and set it aside.
- 11
Locate battery pry notch
1 minFind the small plastic notch positioned at the lower edge of the battery well.
- 12
Pry battery upward
1 minInsert a flat spudger into the battery notch and gently lever the battery upward.
- 13
Remove old battery
1 minLift the original battery completely out of the phone compartment.
- 14
Clean battery well
1 minWipe the inside of the battery compartment with a dry microfiber cloth to remove dust and debris.
- 15
Align new battery
1 minOrient the replacement battery so its gold contacts line up with the metallic terminal pins in the phone.
- 16
Insert new battery
1 minPress the top edge of the battery in first, then push the bottom down until it sits flush.
- 17
Reattach back cover
2 minPlace the rear panel over the back of the phone and press firmly along all edges until it snaps tight.
- 18
Reinsert SIM tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until flush with the body.
After your Motorola Moto E5 Play Go battery replacement
Power the Moto E5 Play Go 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 E5 Play Go job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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