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Motorola G45 5G Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola G45 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips PH00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup
- Plastic opening picks
- Plastic spudger
- ESD-safe tweezers
- Soft nylon brush
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloths
- Cotton swabs
- Replacement back cover adhesive tape
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately to reduce the risk of permanent component damage.
- Wear eye protection when cleaning components with isopropyl alcohol.
- Work in a well-ventilated space away from heat sources and open flames when using high-concentration alcohol.
- Do not attempt to heat or puncture the lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off device
1 minTurn off the Motorola G45 5G immediately to stop electrical current and prevent short circuits.
- 2
Eject SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM ejector tool into the hole on the left edge to pop out the SIM and microSD card tray.
- 3
Heat back cover
2 minUse a heat gun on low or a hair dryer to heat the outer edges of the back panel for two minutes.
- 4
Slice perimeter adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull up, and slide an opening pick into the gap to cut through the adhesive.
- 5
Remove back panel
2 minSlice around all four edges with plastic picks and carefully lift the back panel away from the frame.
- 6
Unscrew midframe screws
4 minRemove the Phillips PH00 screws securing the plastic upper and lower midframe covers.
- 7
Unclip plastic midframe
3 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the midframe and lever it up to release the plastic clips.
- 8
Disconnect battery press-fit connector
1 minPry the battery flex cable connector straight up off the motherboard using a plastic spudger to cut all power.
- 9
Disconnect main flex cables
3 minUnplug the display flex cable, sub-board interconnect cable, and antenna coaxial cables from the motherboard.
- 10
Remove motherboard
2 minGently lift the logic board out of the phone chassis using ESD-safe tweezers, taking care not to snag remaining cables.
- 11
Inspect for corrosion
3 minExamine the logic board and shield covers under a magnifying glass for white or green mineral buildup and red liquid indicators.
- 12
Soak and scrub motherboard
8 minSubmerge the motherboard in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub affected areas with a soft nylon brush.
- 13
Dry logic board thoroughly
15 minPlace the cleaned motherboard on a lint-free cloth in a well-ventilated area and let it air dry completely.
- 14
Clean chassis and lower port
5 minWipe down the interior frame, speaker housing, and USB-C port area using isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs.
- 15
Reinstall motherboard and retest
8 minReassemble the logic board and connectors, reconnect the battery, and power on the phone to test functionality before final sealing.
After your Motorola G45 5G water damage repair
Power the G45 5G 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 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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