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Motorola Moto Edge 20 Lite Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto Edge 20 Lite
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Back cover adhesive tape
Safety
- Always disconnect the battery flex cable before touching internal components to prevent short circuits.
- Do not puncture, crush, or bend the lithium-ion battery with sharp or metal tools.
- Use heat appliances in moderation to avoid thermal damage to internal components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the card tray. Press firmly to pop the tray out, then slide it out completely.
- 2
Heat the back panel
3 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer around the back cover edges for 2 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach a suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the back panel and press down to firmly attach it.
- 4
Insert an opening pick
2 minPull up on the suction cup to create a seam gap and insert a thin plastic opening pick into the edge.
- 5
Slice perimeter adhesive
4 minSlide the pick carefully around all four edges of the back panel to separate the adhesive layer.
- 6
Remove the back cover
1 minLift the rear panel away from the frame and set it aside safely.
- 7
Unbolt upper motherboard bracket
3 minUnscrew the Phillips #000 screws securing the plastic motherboard protective frame.
- 8
Remove upper motherboard bracket
2 minPry up the edge of the motherboard cover using a spudger and remove it from the phone.
- 9
Disconnect the battery press connector
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard.
- 10
Unbolt lower speaker housing
3 minRemove the Phillips #000 screws securing the lower loudspeaker assembly to the chassis.
- 11
Remove lower speaker module
2 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the speaker module and lift it out of the frame.
- 12
Disconnect main interconnect cable
2 minPry up the flex cable connectors resting over the battery using a plastic spudger.
- 13
Apply isopropyl alcohol to battery adhesive
3 minDrop a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the side edges of the battery well.
- 14
Release battery adhesive tabs
3 minGrasp the exposed battery pull-tabs and stretch them out slowly at a low angle.
- 15
Pry battery out of frame
2 minGently insert a flat plastic spudger beneath the battery to lift it out, taking care not to puncture the cell.
- 16
Clean battery compartment
2 minWipe away residual adhesive strips and remaining alcohol from the frame using a lint-free cloth.
- 17
Apply new battery adhesive
2 minAttach replacement battery adhesive strips to the backside of your new replacement battery.
- 18
Install new battery
2 minAlign the replacement battery into the frame well and press firmly to set the adhesive.
- 19
Reconnect main interconnect cable
2 minAlign the ribbon cable connectors over their motherboard sockets and press down until they click.
- 20
Reconnect battery cable
1 minPress the battery connector down onto its motherboard socket until securely seated.
- 21
Reinstall lower speaker module
3 minPosition the speaker assembly back over the sub-board and reinsert its Phillips #000 screws.
- 22
Reinstall upper motherboard bracket
3 minPlace the upper motherboard cover into position and tighten all original Phillips #000 screws.
- 23
Apply back panel adhesive
3 minLay down fresh pre-cut adhesive tape along the perimeter edges of the phone frame.
- 24
Press back cover into place
2 minAlign the back cover over the frame and apply even pressure along the edges to seal it.
- 25
Reinsert SIM tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot until it sits flush against the frame.
After your Motorola Moto Edge 20 Lite battery replacement
Power the Moto Edge 20 Lite back on and test the battery replacement 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 Lite job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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