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Motorola G Stylus 4G Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola G Stylus 4G
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Suction cup
- Soft-bristled toothbrush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Replacement rear cover adhesive
Safety
- Do not attempt to charge or power on a wet device prior to complete disassembly and cleaning.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Avoid applying direct heat to the battery to prevent swelling or thermal runaway.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Shut Down immediately to stop electrical current and reduce short-circuit damage.
- 2
Remove SIM tray and stylus
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the tray hole to release the SIM/microSD card tray, and pull out the stylus from its slot.
- 3
Heat the rear panel
2 minUse a heat gun or hairdryer along the back cover edges for two minutes to soften the adhesive perimeter.
- 4
Slice the rear panel adhesive
3 minAttach a suction cup near the lower edge, pull upward, and slide an opening pick into the seam.
- 5
Remove the rear panel
3 minSlide picks around all four edges to slice through the adhesive, then lift off the back cover.
- 6
Unscrew the midframe cover
4 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the plastic midframe shield to the phone body.
- 7
Disconnect the battery cable
2 minPry up the main battery press connector from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to fully isolate the power.
- 8
Remove motherboard screws and shields
4 minUnscrew the remaining mainboard retaining screws and remove any metal EMI shields covering board components.
- 9
Remove the motherboard
3 minDisconnect all display, sensor, and camera flex cables, then carefully lift the mainboard out of the chassis.
- 10
Remove the sub-board and speaker
3 minUnscrew the lower speaker enclosure and disconnect the charging port sub-board to extract it from the frame.
- 11
Soak boards in isopropyl alcohol
5 minSubmerge the motherboard and sub-board in a shallow container filled with high-purity isopropyl alcohol for 5 minutes.
- 12
Scrub board corrosion
8 minGently scrub away white or green liquid residue from circuit components using a soft-bristled brush.
- 13
Dry components thoroughly
15 minWipe down components with a microfiber cloth and let them air-dry completely in a warm, ventilated space.
- 14
Reinstall boards and reconnect battery
5 minPlace the dry motherboards back into the frame, connect all flex cables, and plug in the battery press connector last.
After your Motorola G Stylus 4G water damage repair
Power the G Stylus 4G 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 Stylus 4G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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