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Motorola Moto Edge 50 Fusion 5G Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto Edge 50 Fusion 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction handle
- Soft nylon brush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Replacement back cover adhesive
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Silica gel desiccant packs
Safety
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear protective safety glasses during liquid cleaning.
- Never attempt to heat or puncture a wet or swollen lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minEnsure the Moto Edge 50 Fusion 5G is turned off completely to prevent short circuits. Do not plug in a charger while wet.
- 2
Remove the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole near the bottom edge of the frame. Pop out the SIM tray and remove any SIM card.
- 3
Heat the back cover
2 minApply a heat gun or iOpener around the perimeter of the back panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive seal.
- 4
Attach a suction handle
2 minPress a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and gently pull upward to create a thin gap.
- 5
Slice the perimeter adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it along all four edges to cut through the back cover adhesive.
- 6
Lift off the back panel
1 minCarefully lift the rear glass cover off the frame and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 7
Unscrew the upper motherboard cover
3 minUse a precision Phillips screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the plastic top bracket.
- 8
Remove the upper bracket
2 minPry up the plastic motherboard shield using opening tools and lift it clear of the body.
- 9
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pop off the battery connector from the motherboard to stop all current flow.
- 10
Unscrew the loudspeaker assembly
2 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the lower speaker enclosure at the bottom of the device.
- 11
Remove the loudspeaker module
1 minPry up the speaker housing using a plastic pick and lift it out of the chassis.
- 12
Disconnect internal flex cables
2 minPop off the display cable, lower interconnect cable, and signal coaxial cables connected to the mainboard.
- 13
Extract the mainboard
3 minUnscrew any remaining board screws and gently lift the mainboard out of the phone body.
- 14
Scrub the board with isopropyl alcohol
5 minApply high-purity 99% isopropyl alcohol to the mainboard and gently brush away corrosion with a soft nylon brush.
- 15
Inspect for hidden corrosion
3 minExamine board components, connectors, and under-shielding using a magnifying glass to ensure no liquid residue remains.
- 16
Dry all cleaned components
15 minAllow the motherboard, sub-board, and chassis to air-dry completely in a warm, dry spot for at least 30 minutes.
- 17
Reinstall components and battery
4 minPlace the mainboard back into the chassis, reconnect all ribbon cables, and reconnect the battery connector last.
- 18
Apply adhesive and seal back panel
5 minClean remaining adhesive off the frame, install new pre-cut adhesive, and press the back panel back onto the body.
After your Motorola Moto Edge 50 Fusion 5G water damage repair
Power the Moto Edge 50 Fusion 5G 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 50 Fusion 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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