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Motorola Moto G 5G 2024 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G 5G 2024
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- ESD-safe spudger
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or heating pad
- SIM eject tool
- Soft-bristled ESD brush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection when working with isopropyl alcohol and small components.
- Disconnect the battery immediately after opening the phone to prevent short-circuiting.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol.
- Use an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging delicate microelectronics.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off to prevent immediate electrical shorts.
- 2
Eject the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject pin into the hole on the left edge of the phone and pull out the tray.
- 3
Heat the Rear Cover
3 minApply a heat gun or heating pad around the rear glass cover edges for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Slice the Back Cover Adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick under the corner of the back cover and carefully slide it around all edges.
- 5
Remove the Rear Cover
2 minLift the rear cover away from the housing and set it aside.
- 6
Unscrew the Upper Midframe
4 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the plastic upper motherboard cover.
- 7
Remove the Motherboard Shield
2 minPry up the plastic motherboard shield using a spudger to reveal the motherboard components.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard to safely cut electrical power.
- 9
Unscrew the Lower Speaker Assembly
3 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the bottom loudspeaker bracket over the daughterboard.
- 10
Disconnect Internal Flex Cables
3 minDisconnect the main display connector, interconnect cable, and antenna cables from both boards.
- 11
Remove the Motherboard
3 minGently lift the main circuit board out of the phone body using a flat plastic tool.
- 12
Remove the Daughterboard
2 minPry the bottom USB-C daughterboard out of the lower housing.
- 13
Scrub Corroded Circuit Boards
10 minDip a soft ESD brush into 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub all signs of corrosion on both circuit boards.
- 14
Dry the Cleaned Components
15 minAllow the circuit boards to air dry completely in a well-ventilated space for at least 15 minutes.
- 15
Reassemble and Test Device
10 minReinstall the circuit boards, reconnect all internal flex cables and battery, then power on the device to check for functionality.
After your Motorola Moto G 5G 2024 water damage repair
Power the Moto G 5G 2024 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 Moto G 5G 2024 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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