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Motorola Moto Edge S50 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto Edge S50
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction cup
- Soft nylon brush or toothbrush
- Spudger
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- SIM eject tool
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electro-static discharge to damaged micro-components.
- Perform alcohol cleaning in a well-ventilated area away from open flames.
- Never pierce, crush, or apply direct high heat to the lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off to prevent short circuits. Do not attempt to charge the phone while wet.
- 2
Eject the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the bottom edge of the frame. Push firmly to eject the tray and remove it.
- 3
Heat the rear glass panel
3 minApply a heat gun or heated pad to the edges of the back cover for two minutes to soften the waterproof adhesive.
- 4
Attach a suction cup
2 minPress a suction cup onto the lower third of the rear panel and pull upward to create a slight separation.
- 5
Slice perimeter adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it along the perimeter to cut through the adhesive seal.
- 6
Remove the back panel
2 minCarefully lift the back panel off the frame and clear away residual glue strips.
- 7
Unscrew the motherboard midframe
4 minUse a Phillips screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the plastic upper midframe cover.
- 8
Detach the upper midframe cover
2 minInsert an opening pick under the plastic midframe edge and pop it off to expose the main board.
- 9
Disconnect the battery cable immediately
2 minPry the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard using a nylon spudger to cut all power.
- 10
Unscrew the lower loudspeaker housing
3 minRemove the Phillips screws holding the lower speaker module in place over the sub-board.
- 11
Remove the loudspeaker housing
2 minPry up the loudspeaker module with a plastic opening tool and set it aside.
- 12
Disconnect display and sub-board interconnect cables
3 minUse a spudger to pop open the display flex cable and main ribbon interconnect connectors from both boards.
- 13
Remove the motherboard
3 minUnseat the main motherboard from the chassis using tweezers, paying attention to lingering rear display connectors.
- 14
Remove metal EMI board shields
5 minGently unclip or desolder removable metal EMI shielding covers to access internal power management ICs.
- 15
Scrub corrosion with isopropyl alcohol
10 minSubmerge the motherboard in 99% isopropyl alcohol and scrub white or green residue using a soft nylon brush.
- 16
Dry all logic components
15 minSet the cleaned boards on a lint-free microfiber cloth and allow them to air-dry completely for at least one hour.
- 17
Reassemble internal components and reconnect battery
8 minReinstall the main motherboard, reconnect all flex cables, and plug the battery connector back into place.
- 18
Apply fresh adhesive and seal back cover
5 minClean remaining glue from the rim, stick down a new pre-cut adhesive gasket, and press the back panel back on.
After your Motorola Moto Edge S50 water damage repair
Power the Moto Edge S50 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 S50 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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