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Motorola G71 5G Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola G71 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction handle
- Opening picks
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery for Motorola Moto G71 5G
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive
- Battery adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Disconnect the battery press connector before removing internal sub-boards.
- Do not bend or puncture the lithium-ion battery with sharp metal tools.
- Wear eye protection when applying heat or working with pry tools near glass and plastics.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the left edge of the phone. Press firmly until the tray pops out and remove it.
- 2
Heat the Back Cover
3 minApply a heat gun or iOpener to the rear panel edges for 2-3 minutes to soften the underlying adhesive.
- 3
Attach a Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull upward firmly to create a small seam.
- 4
Insert an Opening Pick
2 minSlide an opening pick into the gap created between the plastic back cover and the phone frame.
- 5
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
4 minSlide the pick carefully around all four edges to slice through the adhesive, taking care near the fingerprint sensor.
- 6
Lift the Back Cover
2 minGently lift the back cover off to the right side like a book page, keeping the fingerprint flex cable intact.
- 7
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pop off the fingerprint reader flex connector from the motherboard.
- 8
Unscrew Midframe Bracket
4 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws holding down the plastic motherboard cover and speaker bracket.
- 9
Remove Motherboard Cover
2 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the plastic midframe cover and lift it away from the chassis.
- 10
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minPry up the battery press connector directly from its motherboard socket to kill power to the device.
- 11
Apply Isopropyl Alcohol
3 minDispense a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the top and bottom edges of the battery well.
- 12
Pry Out Old Battery
5 minInsert a wide plastic card or flat spudger beneath the battery and slowly pry upward until the adhesive releases.
- 13
Clean Battery Cavity
2 minScrape away remaining adhesive strips from the frame using tweezers and wipe clean with isopropyl alcohol.
- 14
Apply Battery Adhesive
2 minLay down fresh double-sided battery adhesive strips inside the battery compartment on the chassis.
- 15
Install Replacement Battery
2 minSet the new battery into the cavity and press down firmly across its surface to set the adhesive.
- 16
Connect Battery Flex
1 minAlign and snap the battery press connector onto the motherboard terminal until it clicks.
- 17
Reattach Motherboard Cover
2 minPosition the plastic midframe cover back over the motherboard and press around the edges to snap it in place.
- 18
Secure Midframe Screws
3 minReinstall all the Phillips #00 screws to firmly hold the midframe and motherboard in place.
- 19
Reconnect Fingerprint Flex
1 minAttach the fingerprint reader flex connector back to its motherboard socket.
- 20
Seal Back Cover
3 minApply a fresh adhesive strip around the inner rim of the phone frame and press the back cover firmly into position.
After your Motorola G71 5G battery replacement
Power the G71 5G back on and test the battery replacement 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 G71 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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