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Motorola Moto G15 Power Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G15 Power
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Soft-bristled anti-static brush
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Replacement back cover adhesive strips
Safety
- Never charge or attempt to power on a wet phone before completing full disassembly and cleaning.
- Wear eye protection when cleaning components with isopropyl alcohol.
- Use an anti-static wrist strap to protect sensitive circuit components from ESD.
- Handle the lithium-ion battery carefully to avoid bending or puncturing it.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minTurn off the phone immediately to prevent short circuits. Do not plug in a charger under any circumstances.
- 2
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone. Push inward firmly to pop the tray out and remove it.
- 3
Heat Rear Panel
2 minApply a heat gun set to low temperature around the outer edges of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Slice Back Cover Adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the lower seam of the phone. Slide the pick carefully along all four edges to cut through the seal.
- 5
Lift Away Rear Panel
2 minGently lift the back panel off the phone body and place it on a clean surface.
- 6
Unscrew Midframe Fasteners
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the upper and lower midframe covers.
- 7
Remove Upper Midframe Shield
3 minInsert a spudger under the plastic midframe edge and gently pry up to unhook the clips and remove the shield.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Press Connector
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard using the flat end of a plastic spudger.
- 9
Disconnect Interconnect and Display Flex Cables
2 minUnplug the main interconnect ribbon cable and display flex cable from their motherboard sockets using a spudger.
- 10
Extract Main Motherboard
3 minRemove any remaining logic board screws, then carefully lift the motherboard out from the chassis using tweezers.
- 11
Remove Lower Sub-Board
3 minUnclip the speaker housing at the bottom of the device and lift out the USB-C charging sub-board.
- 12
Inspect Components for Corrosion
4 minExamine the motherboard, sub-board, and connectors under a magnifying light for white or green oxidation deposits.
- 13
Scrub Motherboard with Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minSoak the motherboard with 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub all corroded spots using a soft anti-static brush.
- 14
Scrub Sub-Board and Flex Connectors
8 minClean the charging sub-board and all cable press connectors using 99% isopropyl alcohol and your anti-static brush.
- 15
Dry Circuit Boards Completely
15 minLay all cleaned circuit boards on a lint-free microfiber cloth and allow them to air dry thoroughly for at least one hour.
- 16
Reassemble Components and Test
10 minReinstall the sub-board, motherboard, flex cables, and battery in reverse order, then power on the phone to test functionality before final resealing.
After your Motorola Moto G15 Power water damage repair
Power the Moto G15 Power 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 G15 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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