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Power Button Repair Guide for Moto E5 Play Go
Power Button Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E5 Play Go
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Precision screwdriver set
- Clean workspace mat
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto E5 Play power button flex cable
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Double-sided pre-cut flex cable adhesive
Safety
- Always remove the battery before handling motherboard connectors to avoid short circuits.
- Wear protective eye gear to guard against small plastic tabs or tiny screws flying off.
- Use light pressure around ZIF connectors to avoid damaging micro-soldered board sockets.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down the Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen to shut down the phone completely.
- 2
Remove the Back Cover
2 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the fingernail notch at the bottom edge and pry the back cover off the chassis.
- 3
Remove the Battery
1 minLift the removable battery out of its recess using the notch located near the bottom of the battery compartment.
- 4
Unscrew the Midframe
4 minRemove the ten Phillips #00 screws securing the plastic midframe panel to the main body.
- 5
Unclip the Midframe
3 minInsert a spudger around the outer edge of the midframe to unclip it from the housing, then lift it away.
- 6
Unlock the Power Flex Connector
2 minUse a spudger or fingernail to gently flip up the small locking flap on the ZIF socket connecting the power button flex cable.
- 7
Peel Up the Power Button Cable
3 minUse fine tweezers to gently slide the cable out of its socket and peel the flexible ribbon off the inner side wall.
- 8
Remove the Physical Power Switch
2 minLift out the small power button switch contact component from its plastic recess inside the side frame.
- 9
Clean the Contact Area
2 minApply a tiny drop of high-percentage isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab and clean off any leftover adhesive in the side button recess.
- 10
Position the New Power Flex Cable
3 minPeel the backing off the new flex cable's adhesive strip and press the switch firmly into the side wall channel.
- 11
Connect the Power Flex Cable
2 minInsert the ribbon cable end straight into the ZIF connector on the motherboard and push down the locking tab to secure it.
- 12
Snap the Midframe Back On
3 minAlign the plastic midframe over the internal components and press along the edges until all plastic clips snap into place.
- 13
Secure the Midframe Screws
4 minReinstall the ten Phillips #00 screws to firmly attach the midframe panel.
- 14
Reinsert the Battery
1 minPlace the battery back into its compartment, making sure the metal contacts align with the spring pins.
- 15
Snap on the Rear Cover
2 minAlign the rear cover over the back of the phone and press around all edges until it clicks tightly shut.
After your Motorola Moto E5 Play Go power button repair
Power the Moto E5 Play Go back on and test the power button 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 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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