Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the phone

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button on the side of the Moto E6i. Tap Power Off on the screen and wait for complete shutdown.

2. 2

   Eject the SIM card tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the left side of the frame. Push firmly to pop the tray out, then remove it completely.

3. 3

   Insert opening pick in seam

   2 min

   Insert a thin plastic opening pick into the seam between the plastic back cover and the screen assembly near the SIM slot.

4. 4

   Unclip the back cover

   3 min

   Slide the plastic pick around the perimeter of the phone to disengage all internal plastic clips.

5. 5

   Lift the rear cover

   2 min

   Gently lift the back cover off the chassis. Take care not to tear the attached fingerprint sensor flex cable.

6. 6

   Disconnect fingerprint sensor cable

   2 min

   Use the edge of a plastic spudger to pry the fingerprint reader ribbon cable straight up from the motherboard.

7. 7

   Unscrew motherboard cover

   3 min

   Remove the Phillips #00 screws securing the upper motherboard protective cover to the phone frame.

8. 8

   Remove motherboard cover

   1 min

   Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the plastic motherboard shield up and away from the phone.

9. 9

   Disconnect battery connector

   1 min

   Pry the battery flex cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.

10. 10

    Apply adhesive remover

    2 min

    Apply a few drops of 99% isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the battery to weaken the factory glue.

11. 11

    Warm the battery frame

    2 min

    Apply mild heat with a heat gun to the back of the battery housing for 1 minute to soften the adhesive.

12. 12

    Pry up the battery

    4 min

    Insert a flat plastic spudger under the lower edge of the battery. Slowly pry upwards until the adhesive releases.

13. 13

    Lift out old battery

    1 min

    Grasp the freed battery and lift it out of the frame chassis.

14. 14

    Clean battery compartment

    3 min

    Wipe away remaining adhesive strips and sticky residue inside the battery well using isopropyl alcohol.

15. 15

    Apply replacement adhesive

    2 min

    Place new custom battery adhesive strips onto the chassis in the battery well and peel off the protective backing.

16. 16

    Install replacement battery

    2 min

    Align the new Moto E6i battery into the housing and press down firmly to secure it to the adhesive.

17. 17

    Connect battery flex cable

    1 min

    Align the battery ribbon connector with its socket on the motherboard and press down until it snaps into place.

18. 18

    Position motherboard cover

    1 min

    Set the plastic motherboard shield back onto the upper portion of the phone.

19. 19

    Secure motherboard cover

    3 min

    Reinstall the Phillips #00 screws to hold the motherboard cover in place securely.

20. 20

    Reconnect fingerprint sensor cable

    2 min

    Press the fingerprint reader flex connector onto its motherboard terminal.

21. 21

    Snap back cover in place

    2 min

    Align the rear cover with the chassis and press firmly around all edges until every clip snaps shut.

22. 22

    Reinsert SIM card tray

    1 min

    Slide the SIM tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until flush with the frame.