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Motorola Moto G Play 2021 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G Play 2021
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- SIM eject tool
- Plastic opening card
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery for Moto G Play (2021)
- Battery adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher)
Safety
- Disconnect the battery before servicing internal components to prevent electrical shorts.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply metal tools directly to the lithium-ion battery.
- Wear eye protection in case of accidental glass breakage or battery damage.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off to completely turn off the device.
- 2
Remove SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject pin into the hole on the upper left side of the phone to eject the tray.
- 3
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPry a plastic opening pick into the seam between the rear cover and the screen bezel near the SIM slot.
- 4
Unclip Back Cover
3 minSlide the pick around the perimeter of the phone to release the plastic clips securing the rear panel.
- 5
Lift Back Cover Carefully
2 minGently lift the rear cover off, taking care not to strain the attached fingerprint sensor flex cable.
- 6
Unscrew Motherboard Cover
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the black plastic motherboard shield in place.
- 7
Remove Motherboard Cover
1 minLift the plastic motherboard shield up and away from the phone frame.
- 8
Disconnect Fingerprint Cable
1 minUse a spudger to pry the fingerprint reader flex cable straight up off its motherboard terminal.
- 9
Disconnect Battery Press Connector
1 minPry the battery flex cable directly up from the motherboard to cut power to the device.
- 10
Apply Isopropyl Alcohol
2 minApply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the battery to weaken the glue.
- 11
Pull Battery Tab
3 minGrasp the clear plastic pull tab on the battery and pull steadily upward at a shallow angle.
- 12
Pry Out Old Battery
2 minInsert a plastic card under the battery to break remaining adhesive and lift it out of the housing.
- 13
Clean Battery Compartment
2 minWipe away residual adhesive from the frame recess using a cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 14
Apply New Adhesive Strips
2 minLay fresh double-sided battery adhesive strips into the battery well and peel off the protective backing.
- 15
Position Replacement Battery
1 minAlign the new battery into the compartment and press down firmly to set it in place.
- 16
Attach Battery Connector
1 minAlign the battery flex connector over its motherboard socket and press firmly until it snaps into place.
- 17
Reconnect Fingerprint Flex
1 minPress the fingerprint reader ribbon cable connector down onto its matching motherboard socket.
- 18
Reinstall Motherboard Shield
1 minPlace the plastic motherboard cover back onto the top section of the frame.
- 19
Fasten Shield Screws
2 minThread and tighten the Phillips #00 screws back into the motherboard shield until secure.
- 20
Snap Rear Panel On
2 minAlign the rear cover with the chassis and press firmly along the edges to engage all plastic clips.
- 21
Reinsert SIM Tray
1 minPush the SIM tray back into its slot on the left edge of the phone until flush.
After your Motorola Moto G Play 2021 battery replacement
Power the Moto G Play 2021 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 Play 2021 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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