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Motorola G Pure Water Damage Repair

Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola G Pure

Expert

~57 min

19 steps

Before you begin

Tools

Phillips #000 screwdriver
Plastic spudger
Plastic opening picks
Suction cup tool
Heat gun or hair dryer
Tweezers
Soft bristle brush
SIM eject tool

Parts / materials

99% Isopropyl alcohol
Compressed air
Pre-cut rear cover adhesive strips
Microfiber cloth

Safety

Disconnect the battery press connector immediately after opening the device to prevent short circuits.
Wear safety glasses when scrubbing components with isopropyl alcohol and using compressed air.
Do not attempt to charge or power on the device while liquid or alcohol remains inside.

Overview

# Motorola G Pure Water Damage Repair Repair Guide Action-specific water damage repair walkthrough for the Motorola G Pure. About 57 minutes across 19 steps. This DIY guide walks through water damage repair on the Motorola G Pure (Moto G series phone). Before you open the device, confirm the exact model number on the Motorola settings screen or rear housing so your replacement part matches the G Pure specifically—not a similar Moto G sibling. Most DIY techs finish this Motorola G Pure water damage repair in about 57 minutes when parts and tools are ready. Difficulty is rated expert for this model. Recommended tools for this Motorola G Pure job: Phillips #000 screwdriver, Plastic spudger, Plastic opening picks, Suction cup tool, Heat gun or hair dryer, Tweezers, Soft bristle brush, SIM eject tool. Parts and supplies: 99% Isopropyl alcohol, Compressed air, Pre-cut rear cover adhesive strips, Microfiber cloth. Power the G Pure off completely, remove SIMs/SD cards if present, and work on a clean, well-lit surface with a magnetic mat for screws. If a step feels wrong for your Motorola G Pure, stop and compare the connector layout to the photos in this guide. When you prefer a same-day pro repair in Seattle instead, LML Repair can handle water damage repair for this model with tested parts and a workmanship warranty.

Step-by-step

1
Eject the SIM card tray
1 min
Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the SIM tray on the left edge. Push firmly to eject the tray and remove it from the device.
2
Heat the rear cover edges
2 min
Use a heat gun or hair dryer on low heat to warm the outer edges of the rear cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
3
Apply suction cup to back cover
2 min
Place a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back plastic cover and pull gently upwards to create a small gap.
4
Slice perimeter adhesive
4 min
Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it along the perimeter to slice through the adhesive seal.
5
Lift rear cover carefully
2 min
Gently swing the back cover open to the side, taking care not to strain the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable attached to the board.
6
Disconnect fingerprint sensor flex cable
1 min
Use the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry up the fingerprint sensor connector from the motherboard.
7
Unscrew the upper motherboard shield
4 min
Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all screws holding down the upper plastic motherboard cover.
8
Remove motherboard shield
2 min
Insert a plastic pick beneath the edge of the motherboard shield and lift it off the frame.
9
Disconnect the battery cable
1 min
Pry up the battery press connector using a spudger to instantly stop electrical current and prevent short circuits.
10
Disconnect main flex cables
2 min
Disconnect the display cable, interconnect cable, and antenna cables attached to the main logic board.
11
Unscrew speaker housing
3 min
Remove the Phillips #000 screws securing the lower loudspeaker assembly over the daughterboard.
12
Remove speaker housing and daughterboard
3 min
Pry out the speaker housing, disconnect the lower flex ribbon, and carefully remove the daughterboard.
13
Remove the main motherboard
3 min
Lift the main logic board carefully out of the frame using precision tweezers, taking care not to snag remaining cables.
14
Inspect for liquid corrosion
3 min
Examine both sides of the mainboard and daughterboard under good lighting or a magnifying glass to locate white or green corrosion deposits.
15
Clean board with isopropyl alcohol
10 min
Submerge or heavily soak the boards in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub all corroded components with a soft bristle brush.
16
Blow-dry board components
3 min
Use short bursts of compressed air to clear away remaining alcohol and dislodged mineral deposits from beneath micro-components.
17
Reinstall boards into frame
3 min
Ensure components are 100% dry, then seat the main motherboard and lower daughterboard back into the chassis.
18
Reconnect flex cables and battery
3 min
Attach all ribbon cables securely back to their sockets, plugging the battery press connector in last.
19
Reattach shields and seal rear cover
5 min
Reinstall the plastic shields and screws, reconnect the fingerprint sensor, apply new adhesive, and press the rear cover back into place.

After your Motorola G Pure water damage repair

Power the G Pure 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 G Pure job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.

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Motorola G Pure Water Damage Repair

Before you begin

Tools

Parts / materials

Safety

Overview

Step-by-step

Eject the SIM card tray

Heat the rear cover edges

Apply suction cup to back cover

Slice perimeter adhesive

Lift rear cover carefully

Disconnect fingerprint sensor flex cable

Unscrew the upper motherboard shield

Remove motherboard shield

Disconnect the battery cable

Disconnect main flex cables

Unscrew speaker housing

Remove speaker housing and daughterboard

Remove the main motherboard

Inspect for liquid corrosion

Clean board with isopropyl alcohol

Blow-dry board components

Reinstall boards into frame

Reconnect flex cables and battery

Reattach shields and seal rear cover

After your Motorola G Pure water damage repair

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