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Motorola G45 5G Charging Port Repair
Charging Port Repair guide for the Motorola G45 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
- SIM ejector tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G45 5G charging port daughterboard
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating or prying open plastic components.
- Disconnect the battery before replacing internal electronic sub-boards to prevent short circuits.
- Do not puncture or crush the lithium-ion battery during internal component access.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left edge. Push firmly to eject the tray and pull it out.
- 2
Heat the Rear Cover
3 minApply heat to the edges of the back cover using a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the rear adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear panel and gently pull up to create a small gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created between the back cover and the plastic frame.
- 5
Slice Rear Cover Adhesive
4 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the remaining adhesive tape.
- 6
Remove the Rear Cover
1 minLift the rear cover straight off the chassis and set it aside on your work mat.
- 7
Unscrew Lower Speaker Assembly
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing over the sub-board.
- 8
Remove Loudspeaker Housing
2 minPry up the loudspeaker assembly using a spudger and lift it away from the lower frame.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery Cable
2 minUnscrew the upper motherboard shield if necessary, then use a plastic spudger to detach the battery press connector from the motherboard.
- 10
Disconnect Interconnect Flex Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pop the main display/interconnect ribbon cable off the lower sub-board connector.
- 11
Disconnect Coaxial Antenna Cable
2 minGently unsnap the white coaxial antenna cable connector from the daughterboard using fine tweezers.
- 12
Remove Damaged Sub-Board
2 minInsert a spudger underneath the charging port sub-board and lift it free from the phone frame.
- 13
Position New Charging Port Board
2 minAlign the replacement USB-C daughterboard into the lower recess of the frame and press down firmly to set it.
- 14
Reconnect Antenna Cable
2 minAlign the coaxial antenna head over its socket on the sub-board and press down carefully until it snaps into place.
- 15
Reconnect Main Interconnect Cable
1 minAlign the interconnect flex cable connector over the daughterboard socket and press firmly down to attach it.
- 16
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minSnap the battery flex cable connector back into its receptacle on the main motherboard.
- 17
Reinstall Loudspeaker Housing
2 minPosition the loudspeaker assembly over the sub-board and press it down until the clips engage.
- 18
Secure Speaker Screws
3 minReinsert and tighten the Phillips screws to secure the speaker assembly into place.
- 19
Test Charging Functionality
2 minPlug in a USB-C charger to confirm that the device indicates charging before sealing the rear cover.
- 20
Reseal Back Cover
3 minApply new adhesive strips along the phone frame perimeter and firmly press the back cover onto the chassis.
After your Motorola G45 5G charging port repair
Power the G45 5G back on and test the charging port 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 G45 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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