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Motorola Moto G23 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G23
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Suction handle
- Tweezers
- Soft-bristled toothbrush
- Opening picks
- Heating pad or hair dryer
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cloth
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive tape
Safety
- Ensure the phone remains turned off while liquid is present inside to avoid short circuits.
- Perform alcohol cleaning in a well-ventilated area away from open flames.
- Do not puncture or bend the lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minTurn off your Motorola Moto G23 immediately and do not plug it into a charger.
- 2
Remove the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the SIM tray hole to eject the card holder.
- 3
Heat the rear cover
2 minApply a heating pad or hair dryer set to low heat around the edges of the back panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Slice the rear adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup to the back panel, pull upward, and slide an opening pick around the perimeter to cut through the adhesive.
- 5
Remove the back panel
2 minGently lift the back panel off the phone frame and set it aside.
- 6
Unscrew the upper midframe
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all screws securing the upper motherboard shield.
- 7
Pry off the upper midframe
2 minInsert a plastic spudger beneath the edge of the motherboard cover and lift it free from the phone.
- 8
Disconnect the battery
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard using a plastic opening tool to cut off power.
- 9
Disconnect all motherboard flex cables
3 minUnplug the display cable, lower sub-board interconnect cable, and antenna coaxial lines from the mainboard.
- 10
Remove the motherboard
2 minCarefully pry the motherboard up from its housing and lift it out of the frame.
- 11
Soak the board in isopropyl alcohol
5 minSubmerge the motherboard in a shallow container of 99% isopropyl alcohol for five minutes to displace moisture.
- 12
Scrub away corrosion
4 minGently clean all liquid residue and white corrosion from the components using a soft-bristled toothbrush dip in alcohol.
- 13
Dry the motherboard completely
15 minPlace the board on a lint-free microfiber cloth and allow it to air-dry completely for 15 minutes.
- 14
Reinstall and test components
8 minReassemble the motherboard, reconnect the battery flex cable, and power on the phone to test for normal operation.
After your Motorola Moto G23 water damage repair
Power the Moto G23 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 G23 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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