Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the Moto G35

   1 min

   Press and hold the Power button until the menu appears, then tap Power Off. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.

2. 2

   Remove the SIM card tray

   1 min

   Insert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the left side of the phone. Push firmly inward to eject the SIM tray and pull it out.

3. 3

   Heat the rear cover edges

   3 min

   Use a heat gun or hair dryer to gently warm the edges of the rear panel for about 2-3 minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the back cover.

4. 4

   Attach a suction cup to the back cover

   1 min

   Press a suction cup firmly near the bottom edge of the rear panel. Pull upward gently to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.

5. 5

   Insert a plastic prying tool

   2 min

   Insert a thin plastic pick or prying tool into the gap created by the suction cup. Take care not to insert it too deeply to avoid damaging internal components.

6. 6

   Slice through the perimeter adhesive

   3 min

   Slide the plastic tool slowly around all four edges of the phone to cut through the glue. Reapply mild heat if the adhesive hardens.

7. 7

   Remove the rear cover

   1 min

   Lift the rear panel away from the body of the phone once all adhesive is sliced. Set the back panel aside in a safe spot.

8. 8

   Unscrew the upper midframe cover

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the plastic upper midframe shield over the motherboard.

9. 9

   Pry off the upper midframe shield

   2 min

   Insert a spudger beneath the edge of the plastic midframe shield and gently lift it out. Be cautious around the camera lens bezels.

10. 10

    Disconnect the battery cable

    1 min

    Use a plastic spudger to gently pry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard socket to disable power.

11. 11

    Disconnect the volume button flex cable

    1 min

    Locate the volume button flex connector on the side of the motherboard. Use your spudger to carefully unclip the connector from its ZIF socket.

12. 12

    Unseat the volume button flex assembly

    2 min

    Use fine tweezers to gently peel the volume button flex cable away from the internal sidewall of the phone chassis.

13. 13

    Inspect and clean the physical volume keys

    2 min

    Check the physical external volume key buttons inside the outer frame slot. Clean away any dirt or debris using a swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.

14. 14

    Install the new volume button flex cable

    2 min

    Peel off the protective adhesive backing on the new volume flex cable. Carefully position and press the cable firmly against the inner chassis wall.

15. 15

    Reconnect the volume and battery cables

    2 min

    Press the volume flex connector back into its socket, then snap the battery connector down until it clicks securely into place.

16. 16

    Reattach the upper midframe shield

    3 min

    Place the upper plastic shield back over the motherboard and press it down flush. Reinstall all Phillips screws to secure it.

17. 17

    Reseal and press the rear cover

    3 min

    Apply fresh rear cover adhesive tape along the frame perimeter. Align the back panel correctly and press down firmly around all edges to seal.