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Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2022 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2022
Before you begin
Tools
- SIM ejector tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Spudger tool
- Soft brush
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Compressed air
- Replacement back cover adhesive
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately upon opening to prevent short-circuit damage.
- Work in a well-ventilated space when using 99% isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear eye protection when spraying compressed air near circuit boards.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the Stylus and SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the tray hole to remove the card tray, then slide out the stylus from the bottom slot.
- 2
Heat the Back Cover
3 minApply even heat around the edges of the plastic back cover using a heat gun for 2 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Slice the Rear Adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, gently pull up, and slide a plastic prying tool under the seam to slice the adhesive.
- 4
Lift Off the Back Cover
1 minCarefully separate the back cover from the phone chassis and place it aside.
- 5
Unscrew the Midframe
5 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the internal plastic midframe cover.
- 6
Pry Off the Plastic Midframe
3 minInsert a spudger around the perimeter of the midframe to unclip it from the main body, taking care near the power button flex cable.
- 7
Disconnect the Battery
1 minImmediately insert a plastic spudger under the battery press connector to disconnect power and stop electrical corrosion.
- 8
Disconnect Internal Flex Cables
2 minUnplug the display cable, interconnect cable, and fingerprint sensor ribbon from the main logic board.
- 9
Remove the Main Logic Board
2 minGently lift the logic board out of the phone frame using a plastic opening tool, taking care not to strain any lingering cables.
- 10
Remove the Loudspeaker and Sub-Board
3 minUnscrew the lower speaker housing, detach the vibration motor, and lift the bottom daughterboard out of the housing.
- 11
Clean Corrosion with Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minDip a soft brush in 99% isopropyl alcohol and thoroughly scrub all liquid residue and white corrosion off both circuit boards.
- 12
Dry the Components
15 minUse compressed air to blow away loosened liquid deposits, then allow all circuit boards to air-dry completely.
- 13
Reinstall Boards and Connectors
5 minPlace the mainboard and daughterboard back into the frame, then reconnect all flex cables and the battery connector.
- 14
Reassemble Midframe and Rear Panel
5 minSnap the midframe back into place, reinsert all Phillips screws, apply fresh rear adhesive, and press the back cover firmly down.
After your Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2022 water damage repair
Power the Moto G Stylus 4G 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 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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