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Motorola Moto G6 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G6
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- ESD-safe soft brush
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Microfiber cloth
- Replacement back cover adhesive
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Disconnect the battery immediately to prevent further electrical short circuits.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear eye protection to guard against splashes while scrubbing components.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging delicate electronic components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Moto G6
2 minTurn off the phone completely before starting any disassembly. Remove the SIM and microSD card tray using a SIM eject tool.
- 2
Heat the Rear Glass Cover
3 minApply heat around the edges of the back cover using a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the rear adhesive.
- 3
Slice Rear Panel Adhesive
5 minAttach a suction cup to the lower back glass and lift gently to create a gap. Insert an opening pick and slide it along all edges to cut through the adhesive.
- 4
Remove the Back Cover
2 minCarefully lift the rear glass panel away from the phone body. Place it aside on a clean, anti-static mat.
- 5
Unscrew the Plastic Midframe
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the upper midframe plastic shield.
- 6
Pry Off the Upper Shield
3 minInsert a plastic spudger under the top plastic midframe shield and pop it off the chassis.
- 7
Disconnect the Battery
2 minPry the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to cut electrical power immediately.
- 8
Remove Motherboard Screws
3 minUnscrew the remaining Phillips screws securing the main logic board to the inner frame.
- 9
Disconnect Flex Cables
4 minUse tweezers or a spudger to carefully unplug the display flex cable, charging board interconnect cable, and antenna cables from the board.
- 10
Lift Out the Motherboard
3 minGently pry up the motherboard from its housing and remove it from the frame completely.
- 11
Scrub Motherboard with Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minSubmerge the motherboard in 99% isopropyl alcohol and scrub away visible corrosion or mineral buildup using a soft brush.
- 12
Clean Internal Chassis and Connectors
8 minClean the lower speaker box, charging port board, and internal housing using cotton swabs dipped in high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- 13
Dry Components Completely
15 minAllow all cleaned components to air dry in a well-ventilated area for at least 12 to 24 hours before attempting reassembly.
After your Motorola Moto G6 water damage repair
Power the Moto G6 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 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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