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Motorola Moto G05 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G05
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Spudger
- Soft ESD-safe toothbrush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Replacement back cover adhesive strips
Safety
- Perform isopropyl alcohol cleaning in a well-ventilated area away from open flames.
- Disconnect the battery immediately after opening the device to prevent electrical short-circuits.
- Do not apply direct excessive heat above 80°C (176°F) near the battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off. Do not turn on or plug in a wet phone.
- 2
Remove the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the upper left edge and press firmly to release the tray.
- 3
Warm the rear panel adhesive
2 minApply heat evenly around the outer edges of the back panel with a heat gun for approximately two minutes.
- 4
Slice the back cover seal
4 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the bottom seam and slide it along the sides to cut through the adhesive.
- 5
Remove the back panel
2 minGently lift the rear plastic panel off the frame and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 6
Unscrew the midframe motherboard cover
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the upper plastic midframe guard.
- 7
Detach the midframe cover
2 minPry up the edges of the upper plastic cover using a spudger and pop it free from the phone chassis.
- 8
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minLever the battery press connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.
- 9
Disconnect remaining ribbon cables
3 minUnplug the display press connector, sub-board interconnect flex cable, and side key cables from the motherboard.
- 10
Remove the motherboard assembly
3 minUnscrew any remaining board retaining screws and carefully lift the main logic board out of the housing.
- 11
Clean corrosion off the motherboard
8 minSubmerge the board in high-purity isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub away corrosion using a soft anti-static brush.
- 12
Unscrew and remove the speaker housing
3 minRemove the lower Phillips screws from the speaker module at the bottom of the device and lift it out.
- 13
Clean the lower sub-board and charging port
5 minScrub the USB-C port sub-board with isopropyl alcohol to clear away liquid oxidation and mineral deposits.
- 14
Dry all cleaned components
15 minAllow all logic boards and internal housing parts to air dry completely in a warm room for at least four hours.
After your Motorola Moto G05 water damage repair
Power the Moto G05 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 G05 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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