Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off the Device

   1 min

   Immediately turn off the Moto G14 completely to prevent short-circuiting internal components.

2. 2

   Eject the SIM Tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the tray hole on the side of the phone and remove the SIM card holder.

3. 3

   Heat the Back Cover

   2 min

   Apply gentle heat along the outer edges of the rear panel using a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive.

4. 4

   Slice the Rear Adhesive

   4 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick beneath the back cover edge and slide it around the perimeter to slice through the adhesive.

5. 5

   Remove the Back Cover

   1 min

   Carefully lift the rear panel off the chassis and set it aside in a safe location.

6. 6

   Unscrew the Upper Midframe

   3 min

   Use a precision Phillips screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the plastic motherboard bracket.

7. 7

   Pry Off the Upper Bracket

   2 min

   Gently insert a plastic opening tool under the bracket edge and pop it off the mainboard.

8. 8

   Disconnect the Battery

   1 min

   Use a plastic spudger to lift the battery press-connector directly up from the motherboard to kill all power.

9. 9

   Disconnect Display and Interconnect Cables

   2 min

   Unplug the display flex cable, daughterboard interconnect cable, and side key flex cable from the mainboard.

10. 10

    Remove the Motherboard

    2 min

    Carefully lift the main logic board out of the phone frame using fine tweezers.

11. 11

    Remove the Lower Speaker and Daughterboard

    3 min

    Unscrew the lower loudspeaker assembly, lift it out, and remove the bottom charging port daughterboard.

12. 12

    Soak Circuit Boards in Isopropyl Alcohol

    10 min

    Submerge the motherboard and daughterboard in a dish filled with 90%+ high-concentration isopropyl alcohol to displace moisture.

13. 13

    Scrub Away Corrosion

    5 min

    Gently clean corrosion and mineral deposits off board components using a soft nylon brush.

14. 14

    Dry Components Thoroughly

    15 min

    Wipe down the boards with a microfiber cloth and allow them to air dry completely in a warm area.

15. 15

    Reinstall Circuit Boards

    2 min

    Set the dried main motherboard and charging port board back into their respective places in the phone body.

16. 16

    Reconnect Flex Cables

    2 min

    Snap the display, interconnect, and key flex connectors firmly back onto their sockets.

17. 17

    Reconnect the Battery

    1 min

    Press the battery cable connector straight down into its mainboard port.

18. 18

    Secure the Midframe

    3 min

    Position the upper plastic bracket over the board and tighten all Phillips screws to fix it in place.

19. 19

    Reattach the Back Cover

    3 min

    Apply new adhesive around the perimeter of the frame, press the back cover down, and hold firm pressure to seal.