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Motorola Moto Edge 20 Fusion Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto Edge 20 Fusion
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- SIM eject tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Soft-bristle brush
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Replacement back cover adhesive
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately after opening the device to prevent severe electrical short circuits.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear safety glasses to protect against accidental liquid or adhesive splash.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off to completely shut down the device. Do not turn it back on if water is inside.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone. Push firmly to pop out the tray and remove it.
- 3
Heat the back panel
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer to the perimeter of the rear glass cover for 2 minutes to soften the underlying adhesive.
- 4
Slice the rear adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick under the edge of the back panel. Slice along all four sides to separate the adhesive.
- 5
Remove the back cover
2 minGently lift the back cover off the body of the phone. Set it aside on a clean surface.
- 6
Unscrew the plastic midframe
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the plastic midframe shield.
- 7
Pry off the midframe shield
2 minInsert a spudger into the notch along the frame edge and pop the midframe off the chassis.
- 8
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to cut electrical power.
- 9
Disconnect the flex cables
3 minUnsnap the display, daughterboard interconnect, and fingerprint sensor flex cables from the logic board.
- 10
Unscrew the main board
2 minRemove the remaining Phillips screws holding the motherboard inside the upper housing.
- 11
Remove the logic board
2 minCarefully pry up the motherboard from its edges and lift it out of the phone enclosure.
- 12
Clean corrosion with alcohol
10 minSubmerge a soft-bristle brush in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub all liquid residue and white corrosion from the board.
- 13
Dry the motherboard
15 minLeave the motherboard to air-dry completely on a lint-free microfiber cloth for at least 15 minutes.
- 14
Reassemble the device
8 minReinstall the logic board, reconnect all flex cables and battery, reattach the midframe, and press the rear cover back into place.
After your Motorola Moto Edge 20 Fusion water damage repair
Power the Moto Edge 20 Fusion 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 Edge 20 Fusion job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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