Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power down the Moto G24

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Eject the SIM card tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool or thin paperclip into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left side of the phone. Push firmly to eject the tray and pull it out.

3. 3

   Heat the back cover edges

   2 min

   Use a heat gun or hair dryer on medium setting to warm the outer perimeter of the back panel for about two minutes. This softens the factory adhesive.

4. 4

   Attach a suction cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup firmly onto the lower half of the rear panel. Pull gently upward to create a small gap between the panel and the frame.

5. 5

   Slice the back cover adhesive

   4 min

   Insert a plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Slide the pick around all four edges to slice through the adhesive.

6. 6

   Remove the back cover

   1 min

   Lift the rear panel straight off the chassis. Set the back panel aside in a clean location.

7. 7

   Unscrew the upper midframe

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the plastic motherboard bezel/midframe. Keep track of each screw for reassembly.

8. 8

   Unclip and lift off the midframe

   2 min

   Insert a flat plastic spudger around the edges of the midframe to release the plastic retention clips. Carefully lift the midframe off the phone body.

9. 9

   Disconnect the battery flex cable

   1 min

   Use the pointed end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector directly up from its motherboard socket. This prevents electrical shorts during repair.

10. 10

    Disconnect the power button flex connector

    1 min

    Locate the power button/fingerprint sensor flex cable connector on the right side of the motherboard. Pry the connector up from the board using a spudger.

11. 11

    Remove the power button metal bracket

    2 min

    Use fine tweezers to lift and remove the small metal bracket securing the physical power button inside the side frame notch.

12. 12

    Peel the power button flex cable away

    3 min

    Apply a drop of isopropyl alcohol behind the flex cable to loosen the adhesive. Carefully pry the power button flex cable away from the internal frame using tweezers.

13. 13

    Remove the damaged power button assembly

    1 min

    Gently push the physical power button inward from the outside chassis and lift the entire button and flex cable assembly out of the housing.

14. 14

    Position the replacement power button flex

    2 min

    Align the new power button flex cable inside the chassis cutout. Press it firmly against the frame adhesive so it sits flush.

15. 15

    Reinstall the metal button bracket

    2 min

    Place the metal retaining bracket over the inner power button assembly using tweezers and press it into place to secure the button switch.

16. 16

    Attach the power button flex cable

    1 min

    Align the power button flex cable press connector over its motherboard socket and press down gently until it snaps into place.

17. 17

    Reconnect the battery cable

    1 min

    Align the battery press connector over its socket on the motherboard and press down until it clicks securely.

18. 18

    Reattach and screw down the midframe

    3 min

    Snap the plastic midframe back onto the mainboard area. Reinstall and tighten all Phillips screws removed earlier.

19. 19

    Seal the back cover and reinsert SIM tray

    3 min

    Apply fresh double-sided adhesive along the rear panel perimeter, press the back cover firmly onto the frame, and push the SIM tray back into its slot.