Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the device

   1 min

   Turn off your Motorola Moto G completely before starting disassembly. Press and hold the power button, then tap Power Off.

2. 2

   Remove the back cover

   2 min

   Insert a plastic prying tool into the notch near the micro-USB port. Pry gently along the edges until the rear cover snaps off.

3. 3

   Eject SIM card

   1 min

   Remove the SIM card and optional microSD card from their slots. Place them in a safe area so they are not misplaced.

4. 4

   Unscrew the inner housing

   4 min

   Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove all 14 screws securing the inner midframe. Keep track of all screws for reassembly.

5. 5

   Remove the inner midframe

   2 min

   Insert a spudger around the seam of the inner midframe to unclip it. Lift the midframe off the phone chassis.

6. 6

   Disconnect the battery cable

   1 min

   Pry the battery connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard using a plastic spudger. Never use metal tools to disconnect power.

7. 7

   Disconnect the display cable

   2 min

   Locate the display press connector near the top of the board. Lift it gently out of its socket using the spudger.

8. 8

   Disconnect the digitizer cable

   2 min

   Flip up the tiny locking latch on the digitizer ZIF connector. Carefully slide the ribbon cable out of the socket.

9. 9

   Lift out the motherboard

   3 min

   Gently lift the motherboard from the bottom edge and remove it from the frame. Set the phone chassis aside.

10. 10

    Apply flux to port solder pads

    2 min

    Apply a liberal drop of liquid flux to the micro-USB port pins and structural mounting legs. Flux ensures clean, even heat transfer.

11. 11

    Desolder the micro-USB port

    5 min

    Heat the mounting legs and rear pins of the charging port using a hot air rework tool or fine soldering iron tip. Ensure all solder liquefies.

12. 12

    Remove the damaged port

    2 min

    Grasp the micro-USB port with tweezers and lift it cleanly away from the board once the solder melts. Do not force it to avoid lifting trace pads.

13. 13

    Clean the board pads

    3 min

    Lay desoldering braid over the solder pads and press gently with your soldering iron to absorb residual solder. Clean the area with isopropyl alcohol.

14. 14

    Position the replacement port

    3 min

    Align the pins and anchor legs of the new micro-USB port with the motherboard pads. Hold it in place using tweezers.

15. 15

    Solder the new port

    6 min

    Solder the structural anchor legs first to secure the port. Carefully solder each of the small electrical pins, ensuring no solder bridges form.

16. 16

    Reinstall the motherboard

    2 min

    Set the motherboard back into the plastic phone housing. Ensure it sits flush on all alignment posts.

17. 17

    Reconnect display flex cables

    3 min

    Slide the digitizer cable into its ZIF socket and press down the lock lever. Snap the display connector firmly onto its motherboard socket.

18. 18

    Reconnect the battery

    1 min

    Align the battery press connector over its socket and press straight down until it snaps into place.

19. 19

    Secure the inner frame

    4 min

    Place the inner midframe over the assembly and press the perimeter to clip it down. Reinstall and tighten the 14 Torx screws.

20. 20

    Reattach the rear cover

    1 min

    Align the back cover over the phone and press around all edges until the plastic clips snap tightly into place.