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Motorola Moto G14 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G14
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic Opening Picks
- Spudger
- SIM Card Eject Tool
- Suction Handle
- Heat Gun
- Ultra-fine Tweezers
- Soft Bristle Toothbrush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
- Pre-cut Back Cover Adhesive
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge while handling delicate circuit boards.
- Do not attempt to charge or power on the device while water or residual moisture is present.
- Work in a well-ventilated space when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off to prevent short circuits during disassembly.
- 2
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the side of the Moto G14 and pull out the card tray.
- 3
Heat the Back Cover
2 minApply heat to the rear edges of the phone with a heat gun for 2 minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 4
Slice the Rear Adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull up slightly, and slide an opening pick around the perimeter.
- 5
Remove the Back Cover
1 minCarefully lift the rear plastic cover away from the chassis to reveal the internal midframe.
- 6
Unscrew the Midframe
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the midframe to the phone body.
- 7
Unclip the Plastic Midframe
3 minInsert a spudger into the seam along the edge and pry gently to unclip the midframe from the frame.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pop the battery connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 9
Disconnect Interconnect Cables
2 minDisconnect the display, sub-board flex cable, and antenna coaxial cables from the motherboard using a spudger.
- 10
Remove the Motherboard
2 minLift the motherboard out of the upper frame using tweezers, taking care not to snag any lingering cables.
- 11
Soak the Motherboard in Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minSubmerge the motherboard in a small container of 99% isopropyl alcohol for 5 to 10 minutes to displace water.
- 12
Scrub Away Corrosion
5 minGently scrub corrosion deposits off the board components and connectors using a soft bristle toothbrush soaked in alcohol.
- 13
Dry All Internal Components
15 minWipe down the chassis and sub-assemblies with a microfiber cloth and let the motherboard air-dry completely for 2 hours.
- 14
Reinstall the Logic Board
2 minSet the dried motherboard back into the frame and align it with the locating pegs.
- 15
Reconnect All Internal Connectors
3 minPress the display, sub-board, and battery connectors firmly onto their board sockets until they snap into place.
- 16
Reattach and Secure the Midframe
4 minSnap the plastic midframe back onto the chassis and tighten all Phillips screws to secure it.
After your Motorola Moto G14 water damage repair
Power the Moto G14 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 G14 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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