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Motorola G35 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola G35
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Suction cup
- Soft-bristled antistatic brush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive
Safety
- Disconnect the battery flex cable immediately after opening to prevent short circuits.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol.
- Do not apply excessive direct heat to the internal lithium-ion battery.
- Wear eye protection to guard against small falling screws or splattered cleaning alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minTurn off the Moto G35 immediately and do not connect it to a charger.
- 2
Remove SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the SIM tray and push to release the card holder.
- 3
Heat Rear Cover
2 minApply moderate heat around the back panel edges using a heat gun for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Slice Back Cover Adhesive
3 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull up gently, and insert a plastic opening pick under the gap.
- 5
Separate Rear Cover
3 minSlide the pick around all four sides to cut through the perimeter tape and remove the back cover.
- 6
Unscrew Midframe Fasteners
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws holding the plastic midframe cover.
- 7
Detach Plastic Midframe
3 minInsert a plastic spudger into the side seams to unhook the frame clips and lift the midframe away.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up from the logic board to eliminate power flow.
- 9
Disconnect Display and Interconnect Cables
2 minUse a nylon spudger to pop off the display flex connector and lower sub-board flex cable.
- 10
Remove Motherboard Screws
2 minUnscrew the remaining Phillips screws anchoring the main logic board to the frame.
- 11
Lift Out Logic Board
2 minCarefully tilt up the main motherboard from the top edge and lift it clear of the housing.
- 12
Remove Speaker Assembly
3 minUnscrew the lower loudspeaker housing and lift it off the lower section of the phone.
- 13
Remove Sub-Board
2 minDisconnect the coaxial antenna cable and gently pry the charging port sub-board out of the frame.
- 14
Scrub Corrosion with Alcohol
10 minDip a soft antistatic brush in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently clean all liquid residue on both circuit boards.
- 15
Inspect Circuit Boards
5 minExamine both boards under a magnifying glass to check for hidden corrosion or scorched components.
- 16
Dry Components Fully
15 minAllow all cleaned circuit boards and internal housing parts to air-dry completely for 15 minutes.
- 17
Reinstall Circuit Boards
4 minPlace the main motherboard and sub-board back into the chassis and replace their retaining screws.
- 18
Reconnect Flex Cables
3 minPress the sub-board flex, display cable, antenna wire, and battery connector securely onto their sockets.
- 19
Reattach Midframe Cover
4 minSnap the plastic midframe back onto the housing clips and tighten all Phillips screws.
- 20
Seal Rear Cover
4 minApply fresh precut adhesive along the frame edges, press the back cover firmly down, and reinsert the SIM tray.
After your Motorola G35 water damage repair
Power the G35 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 G35 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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