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Motorola Moto E6 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto E6
Before you begin
Tools
- Plastic opening tools
- Nylon spudger
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Precision screwdriver set
Parts / materials
- Replacement Motorola KC40 battery
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Power off the phone completely before starting the battery removal process.
- Do not puncture, crush, or bend the lithium-ion battery.
- Handle metallic contacts carefully to avoid shorting or damaging the pins.
- Dispose of the old lithium-ion battery at an authorized recycling facility.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button on the right side, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Put On Anti-Static Wrist Strap
1 minAttach the ESD wrist strap to your wrist and connect the clip to a grounded metal surface to prevent static damage.
- 3
Locate Pry Notch
1 minFind the small opening notch located on the bottom edge of the phone's back plastic cover.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
1 minInsert a plastic opening pick firmly into the bottom notch between the rear cover and the frame.
- 5
Unsnap Bottom Edge
2 minPry upward gently with the opening pick to release the first set of plastic retaining clips along the bottom.
- 6
Slide Pick Along Left Side
2 minSlide the pick smoothly along the left seam of the phone to disengage the side clips.
- 7
Slide Pick Along Right Side
2 minRun the pick up the right side seam to unclip the remaining perimeter fasteners.
- 8
Remove Back Cover
1 minLift the rear cover completely off the body of the phone and set it aside.
- 9
Locate Battery Recess Notch
1 minIdentify the small pry point situated near the top right corner of the exposed battery.
- 10
Lift Old Battery
2 minInsert a plastic spudger into the battery recess notch and lever the battery upward out of its housing.
- 11
Remove Battery
1 minGrasp the elevated battery with your fingers and lift it entirely out of the device compartment.
- 12
Inspect Battery Recess
1 minCheck the internal battery compartment for any dirt, bent contact pins, or debris.
- 13
Clean Metallic Contacts
2 minDampen a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the gold contact pins inside the phone.
- 14
Align Replacement Battery
1 minOrient the new KC40 battery so its gold contacts align directly with the spring pins inside the compartment.
- 15
Press Battery Into Place
1 minLower the replacement battery into the cavity and press down until it sits completely flush.
- 16
Align Back Cover
1 minPlace the rear cover onto the back of the phone, making sure the camera cutout aligns properly.
- 17
Snap Back Cover Edges
2 minPinch around the outer perimeter of the phone firmly until all plastic clips snap securely shut.
- 18
Power On Device
2 minPress and hold the power button to turn on your Moto E6 and confirm the new battery is recognized.
After your Motorola Moto E6 battery replacement
Power the Moto E6 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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