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Motorola Moto G Power 2022 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G Power 2022
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- SIM eject tool
- ESD-safe soft brush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection when scrubbing components with isopropyl alcohol.
- Disconnect the battery immediately upon opening to prevent shorting water-damaged components.
- Perform all cleaning in a well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flames.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button to turn off the device completely before beginning disassembly.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the frame and pull out the tray.
- 3
Heat Rear Cover
2 minApply a heat gun evenly across the rear cover edges for two minutes to soften the adhesive layer.
- 4
Slice Back Cover Adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick under the seam near the bottom and slice through adhesive along all sides.
- 5
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minSlightly tilt the back cover and use tweezers to disconnect the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector.
- 6
Unscrew Upper Shield
3 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the plastic motherboard frame bracket.
- 7
Remove Upper Shield Bracket
2 minPry up the upper plastic bracket using a spudger to reveal the motherboard and battery connector.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Press Connector
1 minPry the battery connector directly up from its motherboard socket to halt electrical current immediately.
- 9
Unscrew Speaker Assembly
2 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the bottom loudspeaker cover to the phone housing.
- 10
Remove Sub-Board and Port Assembly
3 minDisconnect the lower interconnect ribbon cable and pry the daughterboard out of the lower chassis.
- 11
Extract Main Motherboard
4 minDisconnect the display flex cable and antenna coaxial lines, then carefully lift the motherboard out.
- 12
Remove Battery
5 minApply high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the battery edges and use a spudger to lever it out.
- 13
Clean Board Corrosion
10 minSubmerge board components in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub corrosion using an ESD-safe soft brush.
- 14
Inspect under Magnification
5 minExamine connectors and SMD components under magnification to ensure all green or white oxidation is removed.
- 15
Dry Components Thoroughly
15 minAllow all cleaned circuit boards and internal frame sections to air-dry completely for at least two hours.
- 16
Reassemble Internal Components
6 minRe-seat the boards, reconnect display and power ribbon cables, and screw the protective shields back into place.
After your Motorola Moto G Power 2022 water damage repair
Power the Moto G Power 2022 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 Power 2022 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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