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Motorola Moto G24 Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G24
Before you begin
Tools
- SIM eject tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening pick
- Spudger tool
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement logic board
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Disconnect the battery cable immediately after removing the shield to prevent short circuits.
- Wear safety glasses while heating and prying plastic components to protect against flying debris.
- Do not bend or puncture the battery during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole beside the SIM tray. Press firmly straight in until the tray pops out, then pull it completely out.
- 2
Heat the Rear Cover
2 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer to evenly heat the back edges of the phone for two minutes to soften the adhesive beneath.
- 3
Create an Opening Gap
2 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower back cover. Pull gently upward to create a slight gap between the plastic cover and frame.
- 4
Slice the Rear Cover Adhesive
3 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Carefully slide the pick along the outer edges to cut through all perimeter adhesive.
- 5
Remove the Back Cover
1 minGently lift the plastic rear cover up and away from the body of the phone.
- 6
Unscrew the Upper Shield
3 minUse a Phillips #00 precision screwdriver to remove all screws holding the upper plastic motherboard cover in place.
- 7
Pry Off the Motherboard Shield
2 minInsert the flat end of a spudger under the motherboard shield lip and pry upward to snap it free from the phone.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse the pointed end of a spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up off its socket on the logic board.
- 9
Disconnect the Display Flex Cables
2 minUnsnap the display ribbon cable and lower interconnect cable connectors from the logic board with a spudger.
- 10
Disconnect the Antenna Cable
1 minUse fine-tip tweezers to gently lift the coaxial antenna head straight up from its logic board terminal.
- 11
Unscrew Logic Board Screws
2 minRemove any remaining Phillips screws securing the logic board assembly directly to the inner metal chassis.
- 12
Lift Out the Logic Board
2 minPry carefully under the edge of the logic board with a spudger and lift it straight out of the phone body.
- 13
Position the Replacement Logic Board
2 minLower the new logic board gently into place inside the chassis, ensuring it sits flush over the alignment pegs.
- 14
Reconnect Internal Flex Cables
3 minSnap the antenna cable, display ribbon, and interconnect cables firmly back onto their logic board sockets.
- 15
Reconnect the Battery Press Connector
1 minAlign the battery cable over its logic board socket and press down firmly until it snaps into place.
- 16
Reinstall the Upper Shield
3 minPlace the upper motherboard shield onto the frame and secure it using all previously removed Phillips screws.
- 17
Reseal the Rear Cover
3 minApply new adhesive tape strips around the back cover edge, align the cover with the frame, and press firmly along all edges.
After your Motorola Moto G24 logic board repair
Power the Moto G24 back on and test the logic board 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 G24 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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