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Motorola Moto G10 Power Charging Port Repair
Charging Port Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G10 Power
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- SIM eject tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G10 Power charging port sub-board
- Double-sided adhesive tape
Safety
- Power off the device completely before performing any disassembly.
- Disconnect the battery connector early in the process to prevent accidental short circuits.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect delicate microchips from static discharge.
- Use caution around flex cables to avoid tearing or damaging delicate electrical traces.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone. Push firmly to eject the SIM card tray and set it aside.
- 2
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPry a plastic opening pick into the seam between the back cover and the screen assembly near the empty SIM slot.
- 3
Unclip Back Cover
3 minSlide the plastic pick along the outer perimeter of the device to unhook all retaining clips.
- 4
Separate Back Cover
2 minGently lift the back cover slightly away from the frame, taking care not to pull the fingerprint sensor cable.
- 5
Remove Motherboard Cover Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the upper plastic motherboard cover.
- 6
Detach Motherboard Cover
1 minPry up the edge of the plastic motherboard cover and lift it away from the frame.
- 7
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the battery flex cable from its socket on the motherboard.
- 8
Disconnect Fingerprint Cable
1 minPry up the fingerprint reader flex cable connector from the motherboard and set the back cover aside completely.
- 9
Remove Loudspeaker Screws
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws holding the loudspeaker assembly at the bottom of the phone.
- 10
Remove Loudspeaker Assembly
1 minInsert a spudger under the loudspeaker module and lift it out of the lower chassis.
- 11
Disconnect Interconnect Cable
1 minUse a spudger to disconnect the main interconnect flex cable from the lower charging sub-board.
- 12
Disconnect Antenna Cable
1 minGently pry up the coaxial antenna cable connector from the corner of the charging sub-board using tweezers.
- 13
Pry Up Old Sub-Board
2 minInsert a plastic opening tool under the edge of the old sub-board and lift it out from the frame adhesive.
- 14
Position New Sub-Board
2 minPlace the replacement charging port sub-board into the bottom recess of the phone and press down lightly.
- 15
Reconnect Antenna Cable
1 minAlign the antenna coaxial connector over the sub-board terminal and press straight down until it snaps into place.
- 16
Reconnect Interconnect Cable
1 minAlign and press down on the main interconnect flex cable connector onto the socket of the new sub-board.
- 17
Reinstall Loudspeaker Assembly
1 minPlace the loudspeaker module back over the lower assembly and press gently until it aligns properly.
- 18
Fasten Loudspeaker Screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips #00 screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing.
- 19
Reconnect Fingerprint Cable
1 minHold the back cover close to the body and attach the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector to the upper motherboard.
- 20
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minPress the battery flex connector straight down onto its motherboard socket.
- 21
Reinstall Motherboard Cover
2 minAlign the upper motherboard cover and tighten the Phillips #00 screws to hold it securely.
- 22
Snap Back Cover On
2 minAlign the rear case with the phone frame and squeeze around the edges to snap all clips into place.
- 23
Insert SIM Tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot until it sits flush with the side frame.
After your Motorola Moto G10 Power charging port repair
Power the Moto G10 Power back on and test the charging port 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 G10 Power job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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