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Motorola Moto Edge 60 Stylus Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto Edge 60 Stylus
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Soft-bristle nylon brush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Replacement back cover adhesive
- Lint-free wipes
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear an ESD wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge damage to delicate components.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when handling 99% isopropyl alcohol.
- Never attempt to heat or puncture the lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minEnsure the Moto Edge 60 Stylus is completely turned off to prevent further electrical shorts. Do not plug in a charger or attempt to power it on while wet.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray and stylus
1 minInsert a SIM eject pin into the tray port to remove the SIM card holder. Slide the integrated stylus completely out of its dock.
- 3
Heat the rear panel
3 minApply heat evenly around the edges of the back cover using a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the rear adhesive.
- 4
Slice the back cover adhesive
5 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull gently to create a gap, and slide a plastic opening pick along the perimeter to cut the adhesive seal.
- 5
Remove the back panel
2 minGently lift the rear glass panel away from the frame and set it aside safely on a clean surface.
- 6
Unscrew the upper motherboard cover
4 minUse a precision Phillips screwdriver to remove all screws securing the top plastic shield over the motherboard.
- 7
Pry up the motherboard bracket
2 minInsert the flat end of a plastic spudger under the edge of the shield and lift it off to expose the mainboard.
- 8
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to cut power immediately.
- 9
Disconnect remaining flex cables
3 minDetach the display, sub-board interconnect, and side button ribbon cables from their mainboard sockets.
- 10
Remove the mainboard
3 minUnscrew any remaining board retention screws and carefully lift the motherboard out of the frame chassis.
- 11
Scrub the motherboard with isopropyl alcohol
8 minDip a soft-bristle nylon brush into 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub away liquid residue, mineral deposits, and oxidation from the circuit board.
- 12
Clean the lower sub-board and charging port
5 minRemove the lower speaker assembly and brush away moisture or corrosion from the USB-C daughterboard and connector.
- 13
Dry all cleaned components
15 minPlace the cleaned boards on lint-free wipes and allow the high-concentration alcohol to evaporate completely for at least 15 minutes.
- 14
Reassemble the device
10 minReinstall the mainboard and sub-board, reconnect all flex cables, secure the battery connector, reattach the protective covers, and seal the back cover with fresh adhesive.
After your Motorola Moto Edge 60 Stylus water damage repair
Power the Moto Edge 60 Stylus 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 60 Stylus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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