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Motorola Moto E6i Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E6i
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #000 screwdriver
- SIM eject tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger tool
- Soft-bristle brush
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Compressed air canister
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloths
- Shallow glass container
Safety
- Perform all alcohol cleaning steps in a well-ventilated area away from heat sources or open flames.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging sensitive logic board components.
- Ensure the battery connector is disconnected before applying alcohol or touching metal tools to board components.
- Never attempt to heat or charge a swollen or water-damaged lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Do not attempt to charge the phone if it has encountered liquid.
- 2
Remove the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the card tray on the side of the phone. Push firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it.
- 3
Pry Off the Back Cover
3 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the seam between the back cover and the frame near the charging port. Slide the pick around the perimeter to release the plastic clips and lift off the rear cover.
- 4
Remove Upper Midframe Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the upper plastic midframe cover over the motherboard.
- 5
Detach the Upper Midframe Cover
2 minInsert a flat spudger under the edge of the plastic upper midframe cover and gently lever it up to remove it.
- 6
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket. Disconnecting the battery immediately stops electrical short circuits.
- 7
Remove Lower Speaker Assembly Screws
3 minUnscrew the Phillips #000 screws holding the lower speaker housing over the daughterboard at the bottom of the device.
- 8
Remove the Speaker Module
2 minPry up the lower speaker enclosure with a spudger and lift it out of the phone chassis.
- 9
Disconnect Display and Interconnect Flex Cables
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to carefully detach the display flex cable, digitizer flex cable, and main interconnect cable from the motherboard.
- 10
Lift and Remove the Motherboard
2 minGently pry beneath the motherboard using a plastic spudger to release it from the frame, then lift it out completely.
- 11
Soak the Motherboard in Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minPlace the motherboard in a shallow container filled with 99% isopropyl alcohol and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes to displace trapped water.
- 12
Scrub Corrosion with a Soft Brush
8 minGently scrub corrosion deposits around surface-mount components, connectors, and IC chips using a soft-bristle brush soaked in isopropyl alcohol.
- 13
Clean the Daughterboard and USB Port
5 minBrush 99% isopropyl alcohol thoroughly into the micro-USB charging port and daughterboard connectors to remove liquid residue and oxidation.
- 14
Dry Components with Compressed Air
10 minUse short bursts of compressed air to clear away remaining alcohol from under chips and connectors, then let the parts dry completely for 20 minutes.
- 15
Reinstall the Motherboard
3 minAlign the cleaned motherboard with the frame mounts and press it gently back into position until it sits flush.
- 16
Reconnect All Flex Cables
3 minPress the display, interconnect, and battery flex connectors firmly back into their matching motherboard sockets until they snap into place.
- 17
Secure Midframe and Speaker Screws
4 minPosition the upper midframe cover and lower speaker housing back onto the frame, then reinsert and tighten all Phillips screws.
- 18
Snap Back Cover into Place
2 minAlign the rear cover over the body of the phone and press along the edges until all plastic clips snap tightly closed.
After your Motorola Moto E6i water damage repair
Power the Moto E6i 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 E6i job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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