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Motorola Moto G5S Plus Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G5S Plus
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or iOpener
- ESD-safe tweezers
- Soft nylon brush
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately to prevent electrical short-circuiting.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from fine glass splinters when opening the screen.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off immediately to prevent short circuits.
- 2
Remove the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge and push firmly to eject the tray.
- 3
Heat the screen edges
2 minApply a heat gun or heated pad around the perimeter of the front screen for 2 minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 4
Slice the display adhesive
5 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull up gently, and slide a plastic opening pick under the glass perimeter.
- 5
Lift the display assembly
2 minSlowly pivot the display open from the right edge, taking care not to strain the delicate flex cable.
- 6
Disconnect the display cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to unclip the metal bracket and disconnect the display flex cable from the board.
- 7
Unscrew the midframe
4 minRemove all Phillips screws securing the internal metal midframe shield to the body.
- 8
Remove the midframe shield
2 minUse opening picks to gently pry up and lift out the midframe shield.
- 9
Disconnect the battery
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard to cut all electrical power.
- 10
Remove the motherboard
4 minDisconnect all remaining camera and sensor flex cables, remove the motherboard screws, and lift the board out.
- 11
Scrub corrosion with alcohol
8 minDip a soft nylon brush into 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently brush away liquid residue and corrosion from the motherboard.
- 12
Soak the motherboard
10 minSubmerge the bare motherboard in a tray of 99% isopropyl alcohol for 10 minutes to displace trapped water under microchips.
- 13
Dry all components
15 minPlace the cleaned motherboard on a lint-free cloth and let it dry completely in a well-ventilated area.
- 14
Reinstall the motherboard and battery
5 minSet the motherboard back into the frame, reconnect all camera cables, and snap the battery cable back into place.
- 15
Reattach the midframe
4 minAlign the metal midframe shield over the chassis and replace all Phillips screws.
- 16
Reseal and attach the screen
5 minReconnect the display cable, lay fresh perimeter adhesive onto the frame, and firmly press the screen down.
After your Motorola Moto G5S Plus water damage repair
Power the Moto G5S Plus 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 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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