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Motorola Moto Edge 40 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto Edge 40
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Suction cup
- Plastic opening pick
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or heating pad
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto Edge 40 battery
- Battery adhesive strips
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Lint-free cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential adhesive or micro-glass debris.
- Disconnect the battery before touching any other internal connectors.
- Do not puncture or bend the lithium-ion battery with sharp metal tools.
- Perform the repair in a well-ventilated area away from open flames.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen before beginning disassembly.
- 2
Remove the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject pin into the small hole on the bottom frame and pull out the tray.
- 3
Heat the back cover
3 minApply a heated pad or heat gun around the edges of the rear panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Apply a suction cup
2 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull upward to create a slight gap.
- 5
Insert an opening pick
2 minPush a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created between the back panel and the middle frame.
- 6
Slice perimeter adhesive
5 minSlide the pick carefully around all four edges to cut through the rear panel adhesive gasket.
- 7
Remove the back panel
2 minLift the rear cover away from the chassis and set it aside in a clean area.
- 8
Unscrew the motherboard bracket
4 minRemove the Phillips screws holding the top plastic motherboard shield and wireless charging coil frame in place.
- 9
Remove the upper shield
2 minUse a plastic spudger to unhook and lift the motherboard cover and coil module off the frame.
- 10
Disconnect the battery
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.
- 11
Disconnect interconnect flex cable
2 minUnplug the main display/charging ribbon cable that runs directly over the battery casing.
- 12
Apply isopropyl alcohol
3 minDrip a few drops of high-purity isopropyl alcohol around the battery edges to dissolve the underlying glue.
- 13
Pry out the battery
5 minInsert a plastic pry card under the battery and lift gently until it separates from the housing well.
- 14
Clean the battery bay
3 minWipe away residual adhesive and debris inside the frame using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
- 15
Apply new battery adhesive
2 minPeel and position new adhesive strips onto the back side of the replacement battery.
- 16
Install the new battery
2 minAlign the replacement battery in the frame bay and press down firmly to set the adhesive.
- 17
Reconnect internal cables
2 minAttach the interconnect ribbon cable and press the battery connector back into its motherboard socket.
- 18
Reattach motherboard bracket
4 minPosition the upper shield over the board and tighten all original Phillips screws until snug.
- 19
Apply rear adhesive
4 minPlace new custom-cut adhesive strips along the perimeter edges of the phone frame.
- 20
Reattach back cover
3 minAlign the rear panel over the frame and press firmly along all edges to secure the water-resistant seal.
After your Motorola Moto Edge 40 battery replacement
Power the Moto Edge 40 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 40 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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