Phone · Motorola · Moto G5S
Motorola Moto G5S Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G5S
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Soft toothbrush
Parts / materials
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Compressed air
- Display adhesive strips
Safety
- Do not attempt to power on or charge a wet device prior to full cleaning.
- Wear safety glasses when using compressed air to clean board components.
- Operate in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minEnsure the Moto G5S is completely powered off. Do not connect it to a charger or turn it on while water damaged.
- 2
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or thin paperclip into the hole on the left edge. Push firmly to eject the tray and remove it.
- 3
Heat Screen Perimeter
3 minApply a heat gun or heated iOpener around the front screen edges for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the glass display and pull upward gently to create a small seam.
- 5
Slice Display Adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the seam and carefully slide along the perimeter to cut through the adhesive tape.
- 6
Open Display Panel
2 minGently pivot the screen assembly up from the right side like a book cover. Do not pull it away completely as cables remain attached.
- 7
Unscrew Display Shield
2 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the metal display flex cable bracket.
- 8
Disconnect Display Cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the display press connector straight up from its motherboard socket and set the screen aside.
- 9
Remove Midframe Screws
4 minUnscrew all Phillips #00 screws holding the black plastic midframe assembly to the metal rear case.
- 10
Detach Inner Frame
3 minInsert a plastic pry tool between the plastic midframe and the outer body to unsnap and lift away the midframe cover.
- 11
Disconnect Battery Flex
1 minImmediately pry up the battery press connector from the motherboard to cut power and prevent further electrical shorts.
- 12
Unscrew Motherboard
3 minRemove the remaining Phillips screws holding the main logic board to the metal housing.
- 13
Extract Motherboard Assembly
3 minDisconnect any remaining antenna lines and carefully lift the motherboard out of the chassis.
- 14
Scrub Motherboard with Alcohol
10 minSubmerge the motherboard in 90%+ isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub all liquid residue and corrosion using a soft toothbrush.
- 15
Dry Board with Compressed Air
15 minUse short bursts of compressed air to remove liquid from underneath chips, then allow the motherboard to dry completely for 30 minutes.
After your Motorola Moto G5S water damage repair
Power the Moto G5S 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
Explore more Motorola Moto G5S repair context in the encyclopedia, or open related DIY guides.
