Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the Motorola Moto G10

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button on the right side, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully powered down before starting.

2. 2

   Eject the SIM card tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the SIM tray on the left edge of the phone. Push firmly until the tray ejects, then pull it out.

3. 3

   Heat the rear panel edges

   2 min

   Use a heat gun or hair dryer on low heat around the edges of the back cover for two minutes. This softens the light adhesive securing the perimeter and camera module.

4. 4

   Create an opening in the back cover

   2 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick into the thin seam between the rear cover and the frame near the SIM tray slot. Gently twist the pick to unlatch the first clip.

5. 5

   Unclip the perimeter of the back cover

   3 min

   Slide the plastic pick along the sides, top, and bottom of the phone to disengage all retaining clips. Do not remove the back cover completely yet.

6. 6

   Disconnect the fingerprint sensor cable

   2 min

   Open the back cover like a book along the left edge. Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor flex cable from the motherboard.

7. 7

   Remove the motherboard shield screws

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all screws holding the upper plastic motherboard cover in place. Group the screws to ensure correct reassembly.

8. 8

   Lift off the motherboard shield

   1 min

   Insert the flat end of a spudger under the motherboard shield and lift it off the chassis. Set the shield aside.

9. 9

   Disconnect the battery flex cable

   1 min

   Locate the battery connector on the right side of the motherboard. Use a plastic spudger to pop the press connector straight up and cut power to the device.

10. 10

    Disconnect the volume button flex cable

    2 min

    Locate the volume button flex connector on the right edge of the motherboard. Pry the connector up from its socket with a plastic spudger.

11. 11

    Peel off the damaged volume button flex

    3 min

    Use precision tweezers to gently peel the volume button flex cable off the inside wall of the frame. Remove any leftover adhesive from the surface.

12. 12

    Position the new volume button flex

    3 min

    Peel off the adhesive backing from the new volume button flex cable. Carefully align the button switches with the frame cutouts and press firmly into place.

13. 13

    Connect the volume button flex cable

    1 min

    Align the volume button press connector over its motherboard socket. Press down firmly until you feel it click into place.

14. 14

    Reconnect the battery flex cable

    1 min

    Snap the battery press connector back onto its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.

15. 15

    Reinstall the motherboard shield

    3 min

    Place the plastic motherboard cover back onto the upper housing. Secure it using the Phillips #000 screws removed earlier.

16. 16

    Reconnect the fingerprint sensor cable

    2 min

    Hold the rear cover close to the phone frame and press the fingerprint sensor flex connector onto the motherboard socket.

17. 17

    Snap the back cover into place

    2 min

    Align the rear cover with the phone body and press firmly along the perimeter until every plastic clip snaps shut.

18. 18

    Reinsert the SIM card tray

    1 min

    Slide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the left edge of the phone until flush with the body.