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Power Button Repair Guide for Moto G Play 2023
Power Button Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G Play 2023
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- SIM eject tool
- Plastic opening pick
- Spudger tool
- Precision tweezers
- Heat gun or hair dryer
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G Play 2023 power/volume button flex cable
- Double-sided repair tape
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Power down phone completely prior to disassembly.
- Always disconnect battery flex cable before manipulating internal components.
- Do not puncture or bend lithium battery during repair.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left edge. Push firmly to pop the tray out, then remove it completely.
- 2
Heat the Rear Cover Edges
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer on low heat around the outer perimeter of the rear cover for 1-2 minutes. This softens the internal adhesive clips securing the plastic panel.
- 3
Pry Off the Back Cover
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick between the plastic rear cover and the front frame near the SIM slot. Slide the pick around the edges to disengage plastic clips.
- 4
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor Cable
2 minSlightly lift the back cover, taking care not to strain the attached ribbon cable. Use a spudger to pry the fingerprint sensor flex connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 5
Unscrew the Motherboard Bracket
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all visible screws holding the upper plastic motherboard frame in place.
- 6
Remove Upper Plastic Frame
2 minGently insert the flat end of a spudger beneath the plastic motherboard shield and pry it upward to detach it from the phone body.
- 7
Disconnect the Battery Flex Cable
1 minUse the edge of a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up off the motherboard to prevent accidental short circuits.
- 8
Disconnect Power Flex Cable
2 minLocate the power and volume ribbon cable connector on the side of the motherboard. Pry the connector up from its socket with a plastic spudger.
- 9
Unseat the Power Button Assembly
3 minSlide precision tweezers beneath the power button flex cable glued inside the frame housing. Carefully peel the cable and contact pads away from the metal frame.
- 10
Install New Power Flex Cable
3 minRemove backing film from adhesive on replacement power button cable. Align contact pads into frame cutouts and press firmly down using tweezers.
- 11
Attach Power Connector to Motherboard
1 minAlign power cable press-connector directly over motherboard socket and press straight down until it snaps into place.
- 12
Reconnect the Battery Flex Cable
1 minPress battery connector back into motherboard socket until a clean click is felt.
- 13
Reinstall Upper Plastic Frame
3 minPosition motherboard shield over upper phone assembly and reinstall Phillips #000 screws firmly to secure frame.
- 14
Attach Fingerprint Cable and Rear Cover
3 minReconnect fingerprint flex connector to motherboard, align back cover with frame, and press firmly along edges to snap clips into place.
- 15
Reinsert SIM Card Tray
1 minSlide SIM card tray back into left frame slot until flush with outer housing.
After your Motorola Moto G Play 2023 power button repair
Power the Moto G Play 2023 back on and test the power button 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 Play 2023 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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