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Motorola Moto Edge Plus 2020 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto Edge Plus 2020
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Suction handle
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Nylon spudger
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Soft-bristled toothbrush
- Lint-free microfiber cloths
- Replacement back cover adhesive
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately to minimize electrical shorts and permanent damage.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear eye protection when applying heat and prying glass panels.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then select Power Off to prevent active electrical shorting. If the screen is unreadable, proceed straight to physical disassembly.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM ejection tool into the hole at the bottom edge of the phone. Remove the SIM tray and card to prevent corrosion around the slot.
- 3
Heat the rear glass
3 minApply a heat gun or hairdryer along the outer edges of the rear glass cover for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the factory adhesive.
- 4
Slice the back adhesive
5 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull upward, and insert an opening pick into the gap. Gently slide the pick around the perimeter to sever the glue.
- 5
Remove the back panel
2 minLift the glass back cover away from the chassis. Set it aside on a clean surface.
- 6
Unscrew the upper motherboard shield
3 minUse a precision Phillips screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the top bracket and wireless charging coil assembly.
- 7
Detach the wireless charging coil
2 minPry up the edges of the upper bracket with a plastic spudger and remove the shield assembly entirely.
- 8
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minPry the battery connector directly up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger to cut electrical power immediately.
- 9
Disconnect remaining board flex cables
3 minUnplug the display, sub-board interconnect cable, and front camera flex connectors from the main board.
- 10
Remove the main logic board
3 minRemove any retaining screws holding the motherboard, then carefully lift the logic board out of the phone frame using tweezers.
- 11
Remove the lower speaker and sub-board
4 minUnscrew the bottom speaker housing, pry up the lower sub-board, and extract it from the housing to inspect for liquid damage.
- 12
Clean corrosion with isopropyl alcohol
10 minDip a soft-bristled brush into 99% isopropyl alcohol and scrub off all mineral deposits and corrosion from both circuit boards.
- 13
Inspect board components for damage
5 minExamine connectors, surface-mount components, and shielding under a magnifying glass for blown components or remaining deposits.
- 14
Air-dry all components completely
15 minLay the cleaned circuit boards on a lint-free microfiber cloth and leave them to dry in a well-ventilated space before reassembly.
After your Motorola Moto Edge Plus 2020 water damage repair
Power the Moto Edge Plus 2020 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 Plus 2020 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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