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Motorola Moto G2 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G2
Before you begin
Tools
- T3 Torx screwdriver
- Plastic spudger tool
- Plastic prying tool
- Hair dryer or heat gun
- Tweezers
- Microfiber cloth
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G2 battery
- Battery adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Power off the device completely and unplug all cables before beginning repair.
- Do not bend, puncture, or apply sharp pressure to the lithium-ion battery.
- Use non-conductive plastic spudgers when working around exposed circuit boards.
- Apply low thermal settings when heating the device to prevent heat damage.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before proceeding.
- 2
Pry Off Back Shell
1 minInsert a fingernail or plastic prying tool into the notch near the micro-USB port. Gently lift and remove the rear cover from the phone.
- 3
Remove SIM and SD Cards
1 minSlide out any installed SIM cards and MicroSD cards from their respective slots. Store them in a safe place until reassembly.
- 4
Remove Upper Torx Screws
2 minUse a T3 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the top screws holding the midframe assembly. Keep track of screw placement for later.
- 5
Remove Lower Torx Screws
2 minUnscrew the remaining T3 Torx screws around the bottom perimeter of the inner midframe. Ensure all perimeter screws are fully removed.
- 6
Detach Plastic Midframe
2 minInsert a plastic spudger into the edge seam between the display assembly and midframe. Carefully pry along the edges to release the clips and remove the frame.
- 7
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minLocate the battery flex cable connected to the motherboard logic board. Use the flat edge of a spudger to pry the press connector straight up.
- 8
Warm Battery Adhesive
2 minApply mild heat to the rear of the battery compartment using a hair dryer for roughly 30 seconds. This softens the glue holding the battery in place.
- 9
Apply Isopropyl Alcohol
2 minDispense a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the top and side edges of the battery. Allow 1 minute for the solvent to weaken the adhesive.
- 10
Pry Up Battery
2 minInsert a flat plastic opening tool underneath the edge of the battery. Slowly pry upward to break the remaining adhesive bond.
- 11
Remove Defective Battery
1 minLift the battery out of the frame housing completely. Be careful not to bend or puncture the battery cell.
- 12
Clean Battery Bay
2 minWipe away residual glue from the battery well using a microfiber cloth lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 13
Install Adhesive Strips
1 minPeel the backing from new battery adhesive strips and press them firmly into the battery compartment.
- 14
Place New Battery
2 minPosition the new battery into the housing, ensuring the flex cable aligns with the socket on the motherboard.
- 15
Connect Battery Cable
1 minAlign the battery flex connector over its socket and press down firmly until it clicks into place.
- 16
Snap On Midframe
2 minAlign the plastic midframe over the phone body and press firmly along the edges until all plastic tabs snap shut.
- 17
Secure Midframe Screws
3 minThread and tighten all T3 Torx screws back into their original locations around the frame.
- 18
Reinsert Cards
1 minSlide the SIM card and MicroSD card back into their designated card slots.
- 19
Snap On Back Cover
1 minPlace the rear outer shell onto the back of the device and press around all sides to snap it flush.
- 20
Test Battery Functionality
2 minConnect the device to a charger and power it on to verify that the replacement battery charges and functions properly.
After your Motorola Moto G2 battery replacement
Power the Moto G2 back on and test the battery replacement 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 G2 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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