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Motorola G51 5G Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola G51 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Soft brush
- Compressed air
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive
Safety
- Wear safety glasses when handling isopropyl alcohol and compressed air.
- Work in a well-ventilated area away from open flames or sparks.
- Never attempt to heat or puncture a wet or damaged lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minTurn off the Motorola G51 5G immediately to minimize the risk of short-circuiting electrical components. Do not attempt to charge the phone.
- 2
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or thin paperclip into the hole next to the tray to pop out the SIM and microSD card holder. Remove the tray completely.
- 3
Heat Rear Cover
2 minApply mild heat along the perimeter of the back cover using a heat gun or hair dryer for about two minutes to soften the adhesive. Keep the heat source moving to avoid thermal damage.
- 4
Apply Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the back cover and pull gently to create a slight gap between the glass cover and the housing.
- 5
Slice Adhesive Perimeter
4 minInsert an opening pick into the gap and carefully slide it around all four edges to cut through the rear panel adhesive.
- 6
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minSlightly lift the back cover, then use a nylon spudger to detach the fingerprint sensor flex cable from the motherboard before fully removing the cover.
- 7
Remove Upper Board Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all visible screws holding down the upper plastic motherboard bracket.
- 8
Remove Motherboard Cover
1 minGently pry up the plastic motherboard shield using a spudger and lift it out of the chassis.
- 9
Disconnect Battery Connector
1 minLever the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard using a plastic spudger to cut power to the rest of the board.
- 10
Extract Motherboard
3 minDisconnect the display flex, charging port flex, and antenna cables, then carefully lift the motherboard out of the phone chassis.
- 11
Clean Motherboard Corrosion
10 minSubmerge the motherboard in a shallow container of 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub off liquid residue and corrosion using a soft-bristled brush.
- 12
Blow Dry Motherboard
15 minUse compressed air to blast remaining liquid out from beneath chips and shields, then let the board dry completely in a warm, dry spot.
- 13
Inspect Connectors
3 minExamine all board connectors and flex cable ends using a magnifying glass under strong light to ensure no corrosion or scorched components remain.
- 14
Reinstall Motherboard
3 minPlace the clean motherboard back into the frame and carefully snap the display, charging port, and antenna cables back into their connectors.
- 15
Reconnect Battery and Bracket
3 minSnap the battery connector back onto the motherboard, position the plastic shield overhead, and secure it with the Phillips screws.
- 16
Attach Fingerprint Cable and Reseal
4 minReconnect the fingerprint sensor cable to the board, apply new pre-cut adhesive to the rear housing frame, and press the back cover firmly into place.
After your Motorola G51 5G water damage repair
Power the G51 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 G51 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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