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Motorola Moto E6S Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto E6S
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 precision screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
- Soft-bristle nylon brush
- Magnifying glass
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cloth
- Lint-free swabs
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately upon opening to prevent short-circuiting active components.
- Wear safety glasses while brushing with alcohol to protect your eyes from splashes.
- Perform liquid cleaning in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling chemical fumes.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button to completely shut down the phone before beginning work.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone to remove the SIM and microSD tray.
- 3
Unclip the rear cover
3 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the seam between the screen and back cover, sliding around the perimeter to release all retaining clips.
- 4
Disconnect the fingerprint reader
2 minSlightly lift the rear panel and use a spudger to pop the fingerprint reader connector off the motherboard.
- 5
Unscrew the top bracket
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the nine screws securing the upper plastic motherboard cover.
- 6
Remove the upper bracket
2 minPry up the plastic motherboard shield using a spudger and set it aside.
- 7
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard to eliminate electrical power to the system.
- 8
Disconnect remaining logic board flexes
2 minUnplug the display flex cable, digitizer cable, and main interconnect cable from the motherboard.
- 9
Remove the motherboard screws
1 minRemove the single Phillips screw securing the motherboard to the frame assembly.
- 10
Extract the main motherboard
2 minGently pry up the edges of the main motherboard and remove it from the phone body.
- 11
Unscrew the speaker enclosure
2 minRemove the seven Phillips #00 screws holding the lower speaker housing at the bottom of the device.
- 12
Remove the sub-board
2 minDisconnect the coaxial antenna cable and lift the lower charging port sub-board out of the frame.
- 13
Clean corrosion off the main board
8 minSubmerge the motherboard in high-concentration isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub all liquid residue off using a soft nylon brush.
- 14
Clean the charging sub-board
5 minScrub the lower sub-board and inside the Micro-USB port with isopropyl alcohol to dissolve corrosion deposits.
- 15
Dry all circuit boards
15 minAllow all cleaned components to air dry completely on a microfiber cloth for at least 15 minutes.
- 16
Inspect components under magnification
3 minExamine the board connectors and micro-components with a magnifying glass to confirm all residue and corrosion have been removed.
After your Motorola Moto E6S water damage repair
Power the Moto E6S 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 E6S job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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