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Motorola Moto Edge 50 Ultra Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto Edge 50 Ultra
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Soft brush
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Compressed air
- Replacement back cover adhesive tape
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the battery flex connector immediately after removing the midframe to prevent electrical shorts.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear eye protection when spraying compressed air near liquid residue.
- Never apply high heat directly to the lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off and Eject SIM Tray
2 minTurn off the phone completely. Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the bottom of the frame to release the tray.
- 2
Heat Rear Glass
3 minApply heat to the edges of the back cover for two minutes using a heat gun set to low to soften the underlying adhesive seal.
- 3
Slice Rear Adhesive
5 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull up gently to create a gap, and insert a plastic pick. Slide the pick around the perimeter to sever the adhesive.
- 4
Remove Rear Glass
2 minCarefully lift the rear glass panel off the body and set it aside in a safe location.
- 5
Unscrew Upper Midframe
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all screws securing the upper midframe cover and wireless charging coil.
- 6
Detach Wireless Charging Assembly
3 minGently insert a spudger under the edges of the wireless charging cover and pry it loose from the chassis.
- 7
Disconnect Battery Press Connector
2 minUse a plastic spudger to lift the battery flex connector straight up from the logic board to cut all power.
- 8
Disconnect Interconnect and Display Cables
3 minPry up the display connector, sub-board flex cable, and antenna coax cables from the mainboard using your spudger.
- 9
Remove Logic Board Fasteners
2 minRemove the Phillips screws holding the main logic board to the internal frame.
- 10
Extract Main Logic Board
3 minLift the mainboard out of the housing by its edges, taking care not to snag any lingering cables.
- 11
Remove Lower Speaker and Daughterboard
4 minUnscrew the lower loudspeaker housing, remove it, and lift out the USB-C daughterboard from the bottom of the frame.
- 12
Scrub Liquid Residue and Corrosion
10 minSubmerge a soft-bristled brush in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently clean away all corrosion and mineral deposits on both circuit boards.
- 13
Dry the Circuit Components
15 minUse compressed air to blow away wet alcohol from under surface-mount components, then allow the boards to dry completely.
- 14
Reinstall Boards and Connectors
5 minPlace the mainboard and daughterboard back into the chassis, attach all ribbon cables, and snap the battery connector in last.
- 15
Reseal Midframe and Rear Cover
8 minReinstall the midframe screws, apply fresh adhesive strips to the back frame, and press the rear glass firmly back into place.
After your Motorola Moto Edge 50 Ultra water damage repair
Power the Moto Edge 50 Ultra 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 Ultra job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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