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Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2022 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2022
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Plastic opening card
- Precision screwdriver (Phillips #00)
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery for Moto G Stylus 4G (2022)
- Battery adhesive strips
- Back cover double-sided adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Discharge the battery below 25% before starting to prevent potential thermal runaway if punctured.
- Do not use sharp metal tools directly against the battery pouch to avoid punctures or electrical shorts.
- Wear safety glasses while applying heat and prying adhesive components.
- Use isopropyl alcohol in a well-ventilated area away from open flames.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the SIM card tray on the left edge. Push firmly to eject the tray and remove it completely.
- 2
Heat back panel
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer around the edges of the plastic back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back cover. Pull upward firmly to create a small gap between the panel and the frame.
- 4
Insert opening pick
1 minSlide a plastic opening pick into the gap created at the bottom edge of the phone.
- 5
Slice perimeter adhesive
3 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the back cover to cut through the perimeter adhesive. Do not lift the cover off completely yet.
- 6
Disconnect fingerprint reader
2 minSlightly lift the back cover, then use a spudger to detach the fingerprint sensor flex cable from the motherboard bracket.
- 7
Remove back cover
1 minLift the back cover entirely off the device chassis and place it aside.
- 8
Unscrew motherboard bracket
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the top plastic motherboard shield.
- 9
Remove motherboard bracket
2 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the motherboard shield and gently unclip it from the frame.
- 10
Disconnect battery cable
1 minPry up the press-fit battery connector directly from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.
- 11
Disconnect main ribbon cable
1 minDisconnect the lower interconnect ribbon cable running across the top of the battery to clear your workspace.
- 12
Apply isopropyl alcohol
2 minApply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the top and bottom edges of the battery to break down adhesive.
- 13
Pry up battery
3 minSlide a flat plastic opening card beneath the battery edge and slowly work it underneath to separate the battery from the frame.
- 14
Remove old battery
1 minLift the loosened battery out of the chassis battery compartment completely.
- 15
Apply battery adhesive
2 minPeel the protective backing off new adhesive strips and attach them smoothly onto the chassis battery housing.
- 16
Install replacement battery
2 minLower the new battery into the cavity and press down evenly for a few seconds to seat it into the adhesive.
- 17
Reconnect ribbon cables
2 minSnap the interconnect cable and the new battery cable onto their respective motherboard connectors.
- 18
Reattach motherboard bracket
3 minPlace the top motherboard shield back into position and secure it with the Phillips screws.
- 19
Reconnect fingerprint sensor
2 minHold the back cover near the phone and reconnect the fingerprint sensor flex cable to the motherboard.
- 20
Reseal back cover
2 minAlign the back cover with the frame and press firmly along all edges to engage the adhesive.
After your Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2022 battery replacement
Power the Moto G Stylus 4G 2022 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 Stylus 4G 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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