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Motorola G9 Power Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola G9 Power
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM card eject tool
Parts / materials
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive tape
Safety
- Discharge the battery below 25% before starting to prevent thermal runaway if damaged.
- Wear eye protection to guard against flying debris or shattered plastic snaps.
- Never use sharp metal tools directly against the lithium battery casing.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the display. Ensure the phone is completely shut down before starting.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole beside the SIM card tray. Press firmly to pop out the tray and remove it from the phone.
- 3
Warm the rear cover
2 minApply heat to the edges of the plastic back panel using a heat gun or hair dryer for 2 minutes. This softens the perimeter adhesive strips.
- 4
Attach a suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel. Press down firmly to secure a tight vacuum grip.
- 5
Slice perimeter adhesive
4 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert a plastic opening pick. Slide the pick around all four edges to cut through the adhesive and plastic clips.
- 6
Disconnect fingerprint sensor cable
2 minGently lift the back cover slightly to reveal the fingerprint ribbon cable. Use a spudger to detach the press-fit sensor connector from the motherboard.
- 7
Remove upper motherboard screws
3 minUnscrew the eleven Phillips #00 screws securing the plastic motherboard protective cover.
- 8
Pry off motherboard shield
2 minInsert the tip of a spudger under the edge of the plastic motherboard cover. Lift gently to snap it free from the phone frame.
- 9
Disconnect the battery
1 minLocate the battery flex cable attached to the motherboard. Pry the connector straight up using a plastic spudger to disconnect power.
- 10
Disconnect lower interconnect cable
2 minUse a spudger to disconnect the display and interconnect flex cables bridging over the battery.
- 11
Locate battery pull tabs
1 minIdentify the adhesive pull tabs labeled near the bottom edge of the battery pouch.
- 12
Pull adhesive strips
3 minGrasp the first adhesive tab firmly and pull it out slowly at a low angle. Continue pulling steadily until the entire strip releases from under the battery.
- 13
Pry battery out gently
3 minIf adhesive remains, apply a few drops of high-grade isopropyl alcohol along the battery sides. Insert a flat plastic card underneath to lever the battery out.
- 14
Clean battery compartment
2 minRemove any leftover adhesive tape or residual liquid from the recessed battery housing in the frame.
- 15
Apply replacement adhesive
2 minLay fresh pre-cut adhesive strips into the battery compartment and peel off the protective backing film.
- 16
Install new battery
2 minAlign the new battery with the cavity and press down firmly to set it into the new adhesive.
- 17
Reconnect flex cables
2 minPress the interconnect cables and the battery flex cable down into their motherboard sockets until they snap into place.
- 18
Reinstall motherboard cover and rear panel
5 minSnap the motherboard cover back on and secure its screws. Reconnect the fingerprint sensor cable and seal the back cover with fresh adhesive tape.
After your Motorola G9 Power battery replacement
Power the G9 Power 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 G9 Power job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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