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Motorola Moto E5 Supra Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E5 Supra
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- SIM eject tool
- Tweezers
- Soft-bristle toothbrush
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Magnifying glass
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cloth
- Replacement rear cover adhesive strips
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately to reduce the risk of short circuits or thermal runaway.
- Perform alcohol cleaning in a well-ventilated area away from open flames or sparks.
- Wear safety glasses to prevent isopropyl alcohol or dislodged corrosion from hitting your eyes.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid ESD damage to sensitive electronic components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minTurn off the Moto E5 Supra immediately to minimize short-circuit damage. Do not plug the phone into a charger.
- 2
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM ejection tool into the hole beside the SIM tray on the side of the phone. Press firmly to pop the tray out and remove it.
- 3
Heat the Rear Cover
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer around the outer edges of the back cover for two minutes to soften the underlying adhesive.
- 4
Slice the Rear Adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick under the seam near the bottom edge. Slide the pick around the perimeter to slice through the adhesive.
- 5
Disconnect the Fingerprint Cable
2 minGently hinge the rear glass open slightly from the right side. Use tweezers to pop the fingerprint sensor flex connector off the motherboard.
- 6
Remove Upper Frame Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all screws securing the top plastic motherboard shield.
- 7
Detach the Upper Frame Shield
2 minInsert a spudger under the top plastic shield and pry it up off the motherboard frame.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard using a plastic spudger to completely cut electrical power.
- 9
Remove Lower Speaker Screws
3 minRemove the Phillips screws holding the lower speaker and loudspeaker housing in place.
- 10
Remove the Speaker Housing
2 minPry the bottom speaker enclosure off the lower frame using a plastic opening tool to expose the daughterboard.
- 11
Disconnect All Flex Cables
3 minUse a spudger to detach the display flex, interconnect cable, and coaxial antenna cables from the mainboard.
- 12
Remove the Motherboard
2 minCarefully lift the main motherboard up and out of the chassis using a plastic pry tool.
- 13
Clean Motherboard with Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minSubmerge the motherboard in high-concentration isopropyl alcohol. Scrub off corrosion thoroughly using a soft-bristle toothbrush.
- 14
Inspect and Dry Components
15 minInspect the board under a magnifying glass for remaining corrosion or residue. Allow all components to air dry for at least two hours before reassembly.
After your Motorola Moto E5 Supra water damage repair
Power the Moto E5 Supra 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 E5 Supra job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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