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Motorola Moto G5S Plus Charging Port Repair
Charging Port Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G5S Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000, Torx T3)
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G5S Plus charging port sub-board
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses while heating and prying screen glass.
- Always disconnect the battery flex cable before replacing internal parts.
- Do not bend or puncture the internal battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Shut Down on the screen.
- 2
Remove SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the top edge and push to eject it.
- 3
Heat Screen Edges
3 minApply heat evenly around the display edges using a heat gun on low power for 2-3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the front glass screen above the home button.
- 5
Slice Screen Adhesive
4 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert a plastic opening pick beneath the glass.
- 6
Pry Up Display
3 minSlide opening picks carefully around all four edges to slice the display adhesive.
- 7
Remove Display Shield Screws
2 minGently tilt the screen up and unscrew the metal shield covering the display ribbon cable using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
- 8
Disconnect Display Flex Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the display connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 9
Remove Midframe Screws
3 minUnscrew all visible Phillips and Torx screws securing the internal midframe plate.
- 10
Lift Off Midframe
2 minCarefully pry up the midframe shield using a spudger and set it aside.
- 11
Disconnect Battery Press Connector
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard using a plastic spudger to cut power.
- 12
Unscrew Lower Loudspeaker
2 minRemove the screws securing the loudspeaker assembly over the bottom charging board.
- 13
Remove Loudspeaker Module
1 minInsert tweezers under the edge of the loudspeaker module and lift it out of the chassis.
- 14
Disconnect Sub-board Flex and Antenna
2 minUse tweezers to pop off the coaxial antenna cable and disconnect the interconnect flex cable on the daughterboard.
- 15
Remove Charging Board Screws
2 minUnscrew the small retaining screws holding the charging port sub-board to the frame.
- 16
Pry Out Defective Charging Board
2 minGently slide a spudger underneath the charging port sub-board and lift it out of the phone frame.
- 17
Insert New Charging Board
2 minPosition the new charging port sub-board into the bottom cavity, ensuring the USB port aligns with the frame cutout.
- 18
Fasten Charging Board Screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the screws securing the new charging port sub-board in place.
- 19
Reconnect Antenna and Flex Cables
2 minPress the coaxial antenna connector and main flex cable firmly onto their respective sub-board sockets.
- 20
Reinstall Loudspeaker Assembly
2 minPlace the loudspeaker module back into the bottom housing and secure it with its screws.
- 21
Reconnect Battery Connector
1 minAlign and snap the battery press connector back onto the motherboard socket.
- 22
Reinstall Midframe and Screws
3 minAlign the internal midframe plate and secure all perimeter screws firmly.
- 23
Attach Display Flex Cable
2 minConnect the display flex cable to the motherboard, replace the metal shield, and tighten its screw.
- 24
Apply New Screen Adhesive
3 minClean remaining old glue with isopropyl alcohol and lay down fresh pre-cut adhesive strips along the frame perimeter.
- 25
Seal Display into Frame
2 minAlign the display glass carefully with the phone frame and press firmly along the edges to seal.
- 26
Reinsert SIM Card Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until flush.
After your Motorola Moto G5S Plus charging port repair
Power the Moto G5S Plus back on and test the charging port 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 G5S Plus job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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