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Volume Button Repair Guide for Moto G04
Volume Button Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G04
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- SIM eject tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or hair dryer
Parts / materials
- Replacement volume button flex cable
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive
- Isopropyl alcohol wipes
Safety
- Ensure the device is powered off before starting assembly or disassembly.
- Disconnect the battery press connector before touching internal flex cables or board components.
- Do not puncture or deform the lithium-ion battery while working inside the device.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then select Power Off on the screen to shut down your Moto G04.
- 2
Remove the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject pin into the hole beside the SIM tray on the left edge and push gently to eject the tray.
- 3
Warm the back cover
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer on low setting along the rear edges of the phone for 1-2 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Slice through the back cover adhesive
3 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick between the rear panel and the plastic frame to slice the adhesive tape.
- 5
Detach the rear cover
2 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the back panel to unclip it, then lift the back cover clear of the body.
- 6
Unscrew the upper midframe
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the plastic motherboard shield in place.
- 7
Remove the motherboard shield
2 minInsert a spudger beneath the edge of the shield and gently pry up to unclip and remove it.
- 8
Disconnect the battery flex cable
1 minPry the battery connector directly up from its motherboard socket using the flat edge of a spudger.
- 9
Disconnect the volume button flex
2 minUse a spudger to carefully detach the volume button flex connector from the side of the motherboard.
- 10
Peel up the volume flex cable
2 minGently slide fine tweezers under the thin volume button flex cable to release it from the side frame adhesive.
- 11
Remove the internal button contacts
2 minUse tweezers to lift the defective volume key assembly out of its recessed bracket inside the frame.
- 12
Position the new volume flex cable
2 minAlign the new volume button flex array into the slot along the inner side of the frame.
- 13
Secure the volume flex adhesive
1 minPress the flex cable down firmly against the frame so the pre-applied adhesive holds it flush.
- 14
Reconnect the volume flex connector
1 minPress the volume button flex cable connector onto its motherboard terminal until it snaps into place.
- 15
Reconnect the battery cable
1 minPress the battery connector firmly back into its socket on the motherboard.
- 16
Reinstall the motherboard shield
2 minPlace the upper midframe cover back over the board and press down to clip it into position.
- 17
Secure the motherboard screws
3 minReplace and tighten all Phillips #00 screws to hold the motherboard shield firmly down.
- 18
Reattach the rear panel
2 minAlign the back cover with the frame and firmly press around the perimeter until all internal clips click shut.
- 19
Reinsert the SIM card tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until it sits flush.
After your Motorola Moto G04 volume button repair
Power the Moto G04 back on and test the volume button 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 G04 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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