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Power Button Repair Guide for Moto G5
Power Button Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G5
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Motorola Moto G5 power button flex cable
- Pre-cut flex cable adhesive
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Remove the battery prior to working on internal motherboard connectors to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging sensitive motherboard circuitry with electrostatic discharge.
- Use caution when handling small flex connectors to avoid tearing ribbon cables or damaging socket pins.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down the Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Pry Off Rear Cover
2 minInsert a plastic prying tool or fingernail into the notch at the bottom corner of the phone and lift off the rear cover.
- 3
Remove the Battery
1 minLift the battery out of its bay using the recess located at the bottom of the battery compartment.
- 4
Remove SIM and SD Cards
1 minSlide out any installed nano-SIM card and microSD memory card from their respective slots.
- 5
Unscrew the Midframe
5 minUse a Phillips #00 precision screwdriver to remove all 18 screws securing the rear midframe to the phone chassis.
- 6
Detach the Midframe
3 minInsert a plastic opening tool between the front screen assembly and rear frame to release the plastic retaining clips.
- 7
Disconnect Power Flex Cable
2 minUse a spudger to carefully flip up the retaining flap on the power button flex cable ZIF connector, then slide the ribbon out.
- 8
Remove Old Button Cable
3 minUse fine tweezers to gently peel the old power/volume flex cable strip away from the side frame wall.
- 9
Position New Power Cable
3 minAlign the replacement power button flex cable along the frame notch and press down firm double-sided adhesive tape.
- 10
Lock Flex Connector
2 minSlide the new flex cable tail into the motherboard ZIF socket and press the locking flap down to secure it.
- 11
Snap Midframe into Place
2 minPosition the rear midframe over the phone motherboard and press firmly along the perimeter until all clips snap shut.
- 12
Reinstall Chassis Screws
4 minThread and tighten the 18 Phillips #00 screws back into the midframe in a cross-pattern.
- 13
Reinsert Cards and Battery
2 minInsert your SIM and microSD cards back into their slots, then press the battery firmly into the battery compartment.
- 14
Reattach Rear Cover
1 minAlign the plastic back cover over the rear of the phone and press down firmly around all edges until completely seated.
After your Motorola Moto G5 power button repair
Power the Moto G5 back on and test the power button 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 G5 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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