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Motorola Moto G Fast Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G Fast
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Plastic spudger
- Suction cup
- SIM eject tool
- Plastic opening card
- Heat gun or hair dryer
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G Fast battery
- Pre-cut battery adhesive strips
- Back cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Do not bend, puncture, or crush the lithium-ion battery during removal.
- Wear eye protection when using heat and working with sharp plastic tools.
- Work in a well-ventilated space when applying isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minTurn off your Motorola Moto G Fast completely to prevent electrical shorts during repair.
- 2
Remove SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone to pop out the SIM tray.
- 3
Heat Back Cover
2 minApply heat to the edges of the back cover with a heat gun or heated pad for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull gently, and slice an opening pick beneath the back cover seal.
- 5
Slice Rear Adhesive
3 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the adhesive strips.
- 6
Unclip Rear Cover
2 minGently twist the pick along the perimeter clips to release the back plastic panel from the frame.
- 7
Lift Back Cover Gently
1 minCarefully swing open the back cover, keeping an eye on the short fingerprint sensor flex cable.
- 8
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minUse the edge of a plastic spudger to pry the fingerprint sensor connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 9
Unscrew Motherboard Frame
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the plastic motherboard frame and speaker housing.
- 10
Remove Motherboard Frame
1 minLift the top plastic motherboard shield up and away from the chassis.
- 11
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery press-connector off the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- 12
Soft-Dissolve Battery Adhesive
2 minApply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the top and bottom edges of the battery.
- 13
Pry Out Battery
4 minSlide a flat plastic opening card under the battery and carefully lever it out of the recess.
- 14
Clean Battery Recess
2 minWipe away residual glue and glass bits from the frame using a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 15
Apply Battery Adhesive
2 minPlace new double-sided adhesive strips into the clean battery well in the frame.
- 16
Position Replacement Battery
2 minLower the new battery into the well and press down firmly to secure it against the adhesive.
- 17
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minAlign and press the battery connector into its motherboard socket until it snaps into place.
- 18
Reattach Motherboard Frame
1 minSet the top motherboard shield back onto the chassis and align the screw holes.
- 19
Secure Frame Screws
3 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips #00 screws to secure the motherboard shield.
- 20
Reconnect Fingerprint Sensor
1 minPress the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector onto its motherboard socket.
- 21
Seal Rear Cover
3 minApply new perimeter adhesive tape, press the back cover flush against the body, and snap the clips closed.
After your Motorola Moto G Fast battery replacement
Power the Moto G Fast 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 Moto G Fast job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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