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Motorola G22 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola G22
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Spudger tool
- Soft brush
- Compressed air
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Clean workspace mat
- Replacement back cover adhesive
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic damage to exposed circuitry.
- Perform alcohol cleaning in a well-ventilated area away from open flames.
- Do not force or puncture the lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minTurn off the phone completely to prevent short circuits. Do not connect a charger or attempt to turn it back on.
- 2
Remove SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left frame edge. Push firmly to pop the tray out and set it aside.
- 3
Heat Back Cover
2 minUse a heat gun on low power to warm the rear plastic cover for 1 to 2 minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 4
Slice Back Cover Adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull up gently, and insert a plastic prying tool. Slide the tool along all sides to detach the cover.
- 5
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor Flex
2 minCarefully tilt the back panel open without pulling the attached flex cable. Use a spudger to pop the fingerprint sensor cable off the motherboard.
- 6
Remove Upper Bracket Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to unbolt all visible screws holding down the top motherboard cover.
- 7
Detach Upper Plastic Bracket
2 minInsert a flat spudger under the motherboard shield edge and pry it upward to detach it from the phone body.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Press Connector
1 minPry the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket to kill electrical power instantly.
- 9
Unplug Motherboard Flex Cables
2 minDisconnect the main interconnect flex, display flex, and antenna coax cables from the main circuit board.
- 10
Remove Motherboard
2 minGently lift the main circuit board out of the phone frame using a plastic spudger and place it on a clean ESD mat.
- 11
Unbolt Speaker Assembly
3 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the lower speaker and sub-board protective enclosure at the bottom of the device.
- 12
Remove Lower Sub-Board
2 minDisconnect the sub-board flex cable and gently pry the charging port board out of the lower chassis.
- 13
Scrub Boards with Alcohol
8 minDip a soft brush in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub all liquid deposits, minerals, and corrosion off both circuit boards.
- 14
Dry Components Thoroughly
15 minUse compressed air to blow out trapped moisture from beneath chip shields, then let the boards air-dry completely.
- 15
Reassemble Device Frame
10 minReinstall the mainboard and sub-board into the frame, reconnect all flex cables, and screw the protective covers back in place.
After your Motorola G22 water damage repair
Power the G22 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 G22 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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