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Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic Opening Picks
- Suction Cup
- Heat Gun or iOpener
- Nylon Spudger
- Fine-tip Tweezers
- Soft-bristle Toothbrush
- Anti-static Wrist Strap
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Replacement Back Cover Adhesive Tape
- Lint-free Microfiber Cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately after removing the midframe to eliminate short-circuit risks.
- Perform cleaning with isopropyl alcohol in a well-ventilated space away from open flames.
- Wear safety glasses while brushing liquid and handling small components under tension.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or small paperclip into the hole next to the SIM tray on the top left edge. Push firmly to eject the tray and remove it completely.
- 2
Remove the Built-in Stylus
1 minPress down on the bottom of the stylus until it clicks out, then slide it completely out of its housing channel.
- 3
Heat the Back Cover Edge
2 minUse a heat gun or heating pad set to 80°C (176°F) around the outer perimeter of the back panel for 2 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach a Suction Cup
1 minPress a strong suction cup onto the lower center of the rear cover near the bottom edge.
- 5
Insert a Plastic Pick
2 minPull up on the suction cup to create a gap between the rear cover and the frame, then slide a plastic opening pick into the gap.
- 6
Slice the Perimeter Adhesive
3 minSlide the plastic pick carefully along all four edges of the back cover to cut through the perimeter tape.
- 7
Detach the Rear Cover
2 minCarefully lift the rear panel straight off the phone frame and remove any leftover adhesive strips.
- 8
Unscrew the Upper Midframe Shield
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the plastic motherboard bezel.
- 9
Remove the Motherboard Shield
2 minPry up the upper midframe plastic housing using a spudger and lift it off the device.
- 10
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up off its motherboard socket.
- 11
Unscrew the Loudspeaker Assembly
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the bottom loudspeaker assembly to the main frame.
- 12
Remove the Loudspeaker Module
2 minInsert a pry tool under the loudspeaker cover and carefully lift it out of the lower chassis.
- 13
Disconnect Display and Interconnect Cables
2 minPry up the flex cable connectors linking the sub-board and main display to the motherboard.
- 14
Remove the Main Logic Board
3 minGently lift the motherboard out of the phone chassis using a plastic opening tool, taking care not to snag remaining ribbon cables.
- 15
Clean Liquid Residue with Isopropyl Alcohol
5 minDip a soft-bristle toothbrush in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub away water residue, corrosion, or mineral deposits on the motherboard.
- 16
Dry components completely
15 minPlace the cleaned motherboard on a lint-free microfiber towel in a well-ventilated area and let it air dry completely for at least 30 minutes.
After your Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 water damage repair
Power the Moto G Stylus 5G 2024 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 5G 2024 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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