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Motorola G05 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola G05
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or iOpener
- SIM card eject tool
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery for Motorola G05
- Battery adhesive strips
- Back cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Disconnect the battery before touching any internal electronic components to prevent short circuits.
- Do not puncture, bend, or heat the lithium-ion battery during removal.
- Wear protective eyewear to guard against glass or chemical splashes.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol or adhesives.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select power off to ensure the device is fully shut down.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the side of the phone to remove the SIM card tray.
- 3
Heat Rear Cover
2 minApply a heat gun or heated iOpener along the perimeter of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup onto the lower portion of the rear panel near the charging port.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPull up on the suction cup to create a gap, then slide a plastic opening pick between the frame and cover.
- 6
Slice Rear Adhesive
4 minSlide the plastic pick carefully around all four edges of the back panel to slice through the perimeter adhesive.
- 7
Lift Rear Panel
2 minGently swing open the rear panel like a book, being careful not to strain the connected fingerprint sensor cable.
- 8
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the fingerprint reader flex cable connector straight off the motherboard socket.
- 9
Unscrew Upper Shield
3 minRemove the Phillips PH00 screws securing the plastic motherboard bracket to the chassis.
- 10
Remove Upper Shield
2 minLift the motherboard bracket up and off the frame using precision tweezers.
- 11
Disconnect Battery
1 minPry the main battery press connector straight up from its motherboard socket to disconnect power.
- 12
Apply Adhesive Solvent
2 minApply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the side edges of the battery well.
- 13
Pull Battery Adhesive Tabs
3 minLocate the exposed adhesive pull tabs and slowly draw them out parallel to the chassis.
- 14
Pry Out Battery
3 minInsert a plastic card or flat spudger under the battery to gently lift it out from the well.
- 15
Clean Battery Frame
2 minWipe away any residual adhesive inside the battery compartment using a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 16
Apply Battery Adhesive
2 minPlace new double-sided battery adhesive strips squarely onto the bottom of the battery well.
- 17
Install New Battery
2 minAlign the replacement battery in the compartment and press down firmly to set the adhesive.
- 18
Reconnect Battery
1 minPress the battery flex cable connector directly down onto the motherboard socket until it snaps into place.
- 19
Reinstall Upper Shield
3 minPosition the motherboard cover over the board and secure it with the Phillips PH00 screws.
- 20
Reconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minAlign and snap the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector back onto its motherboard socket.
- 21
Apply Back Cover Adhesive
3 minLay down pre-cut back cover adhesive tape along the outer perimeter of the phone chassis.
- 22
Reseal Rear Panel
2 minAlign the rear panel with the phone body and apply firm pressure around all edges to bond the seal.
- 23
Reinsert SIM Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the device until it sits flush.
After your Motorola G05 battery replacement
Power the G05 back on and test the battery replacement 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 G05 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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