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Motorola Moto E6 Play Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto E6 Play
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic opening tools
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- SIM Eject Tool
- Plastic opening card
Parts / materials
- Replacement Motorola Moto E6 Play battery
- Pre-cut battery adhesive strips
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Work in a well-ventilated area free of flammable vapor when using isopropyl alcohol.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply excessive mechanical force to the Li-ion battery.
- Ensure the battery is disconnected before working near sensitive motherboard components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Turn Off the Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button until the menu appears, then select Power Off.
- 2
Eject the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the left side of the phone and push firmly to eject the tray.
- 3
Pry Open the Rear Cover
2 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the seam between the rear cover and the display frame near the charging port.
- 4
Unclip the Rear Cover Perimeter
3 minSlide the opening pick around all four edges to release the plastic clips holding the back cover to the frame.
- 5
Lift the Rear Cover Carefully
1 minSlightly lift the rear cover off the phone, being careful not to strain the fingerprint sensor flex cable still attached.
- 6
Disconnect the Fingerprint Cable
1 minUse the edge of a spudger to pry the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector straight up off the motherboard.
- 7
Remove Motherboard Cover Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the upper plastic motherboard cover.
- 8
Remove the Motherboard Cover
1 minPry up and remove the plastic cover bracket protecting the top motherboard section.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to snap the battery connector off its socket on the motherboard.
- 10
Peel Back Battery Pull Tabs
2 minUse tweezers to carefully lift the pull-tab edges of the battery adhesive strips at the bottom of the battery.
- 11
Pull out Battery Adhesive Strips
4 minSlowly pull the adhesive tabs out horizontally away from the battery, keeping them flat to avoid snapping.
- 12
Pry Out the Battery
3 minIf the adhesive tabs broke, apply a few drops of isopropyl alcohol around the edges and pry gently with a plastic card.
- 13
Remove the Battery
1 minLift the original battery out of the housing well and set it aside safely.
- 14
Install New Battery Adhesive
2 minApply new double-sided battery adhesive strips into the recessed battery well in the chassis.
- 15
Insert the Replacement Battery
1 minPlace the new battery into the housing well and press down firmly to set the adhesive.
- 16
Connect the New Battery Cable
1 minAlign the press connector over the motherboard socket and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 17
Reattach the Motherboard Cover
3 minPosition the upper motherboard plastic shield and reinstall all Phillips screws.
- 18
Connect the Fingerprint Cable
2 minHold the rear cover near the housing and press the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector onto its motherboard socket.
- 19
Snap the Rear Cover into Place
2 minAlign the rear cover with the frame and press firmly along all edges until all plastic clips snap tight.
- 20
Reinsert the SIM Card Tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot until it sits flush against the frame.
After your Motorola Moto E6 Play battery replacement
Power the Moto E6 Play 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 E6 Play job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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