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Volume Button Repair Guide for Moto G6
Volume Button Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G6
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Motorola Moto G6 volume button flex cable
- Back cover replacement adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Power off the device completely before opening to avoid electrical shorts.
- Wear protective safety glasses when heating glass to protect against possible glass splinters.
- Use non-conductive plastic tools near the battery to prevent accidental punctures or shorts.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Moto G6
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Heat the Rear Glass Panel
3 minApply heat to the edges of the back cover with a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the glass back cover and press down to seal it.
- 4
Slice Rear Panel Adhesive
4 minPull up on the suction cup to form a gap, insert a plastic prying tool, and slice around all edges to loosen the back cover.
- 5
Remove the Back Cover
1 minCarefully lift the glass back cover off the phone frame and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 6
Unscrew the Midframe Shield
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the 10 screws securing the plastic midframe assembly.
- 7
Pry Off the Midframe Shield
2 minInsert a spudger under the top edge of the plastic midframe and gently unclip it from the phone chassis.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex cable connector straight up off the motherboard.
- 9
Disconnect the Volume Button Cable
2 minLocate the volume button flex cable connector on the side of the motherboard and gently disconnect it with a spudger.
- 10
Peel Up the Volume Cable Assembly
2 minUse tweezers to carefully lift and peel the volume button flex ribbon away from the internal side frame.
- 11
Install the Replacement Volume Cable
2 minAlign the new volume button flex cable array into the frame recess and press it down firmly to adhere.
- 12
Connect New Volume Cable
1 minPress the volume flex cable connector directly down onto the motherboard socket until it clicks into place.
- 13
Reconnect the Battery
1 minPress the battery cable press connector straight down onto the motherboard until it snaps securely.
- 14
Snap Midframe Shield into Place
2 minPosition the plastic midframe back over the motherboard and press around the perimeter until the clips engage.
- 15
Reinstall Midframe Screws
3 minReplace and tighten the 10 Phillips #000 screws into the midframe with your screwdriver.
- 16
Seal Rear Glass Cover
3 minApply new rear panel adhesive tape to the frame perimeter, align the back cover, and press firmly to seal.
After your Motorola Moto G6 volume button repair
Power the Moto G6 back on and test the volume 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 G6 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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