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Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2023 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2023
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Back cover adhesive strips
Safety
- Power off the device completely before performing any repair work.
- Wear eye protection when heating and prying glass or metal components.
- Do not puncture, bend, or crush the lithium-ion battery.
- Use isopropyl alcohol in a well-ventilated area away from open flames.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove Stylus and SIM Tray
1 minPush the built-in stylus to release it, then insert a SIM eject pin into the SIM tray hole and remove the tray.
- 2
Heat the Back Cover
2 minApply heat around the perimeter of the back cover for two minutes using a heat gun to soften the rear adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the back cover and pull upward firmly to create a small gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
1 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap between the rear glass cover and the phone frame.
- 5
Slice Rear Adhesive
3 minSlide the plastic pick carefully along all four edges of the back cover to cut through the factory adhesive sealant.
- 6
Remove Back Cover
1 minGently lift the loosened back cover off the chassis and set it safely aside.
- 7
Unscrew Upper Bracket
2 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws holding the upper motherboard plastic bracket.
- 8
Pry Up Plastic Bracket
2 minInsert the flat edge of a spudger under the top plastic motherboard shield and pop it off the frame.
- 9
Disconnect Battery Press Connector
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket.
- 10
Disconnect Display Interconnect Cable
1 minPry up the main display flex cable connector located over the battery to prevent damaging it during battery removal.
- 11
Apply Isopropyl Alcohol
2 minDrip a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the top and bottom edges of the battery to weaken the adhesive underneath.
- 12
Pry Out Damaged Battery
3 minInsert a flat plastic card under the side of the battery and lift gently until the adhesive releases completely.
- 13
Clean Battery Recess
2 minWipe away residual glue from the metal battery bay using a lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 14
Apply New Battery Adhesive
2 minLay down fresh pre-cut battery adhesive strips flat into the battery housing bay.
- 15
Place Replacement Battery
1 minAlign the new battery with the cable socket and press it firmly into the housing bay.
- 16
Reconnect Interconnect and Battery Cables
1 minSnap the main display flex cable and battery press connector back onto their respective motherboard headers.
- 17
Reinstall Upper Bracket
2 minSet the upper plastic midframe bracket into position and tighten all Phillips #00 screws until snug.
- 18
Reseal Back Cover
2 minApply fresh back cover perimeter adhesive tape and press the rear cover firmly into place around all edges.
After your Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2023 battery replacement
Power the Moto G Stylus 4G 2023 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 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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