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Motorola Moto G60 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G60
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Heat gun
- Tweezers
- Soft-bristled ESD brush
- Anti-static wrist strap
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive tape
- Lint-free microfiber wipes
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic damage to delicate components.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Never attempt to power on or charge a wet device until all components are completely dry.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off and Remove SIM Tray
2 minTurn off the Moto G60 immediately and eject the SIM card tray using a SIM eject tool.
- 2
Heat the Rear Cover
2 minApply a heat gun evenly around the edges of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Slice Back Cover Adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the bottom seam and slide it along the edges to separate the back cover.
- 4
Disconnect Fingerprint Cable
2 minSlightly lift the rear cover and use a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint sensor flex cable from the motherboard.
- 5
Remove Rear Cover
1 minLift the rear cover away from the chassis completely and place it on a clean workspace.
- 6
Unscrew Motherboard Frame
3 minRemove all Phillips screws securing the plastic motherboard bracket.
- 7
Pry Off Upper Frame
2 minInsert a spudger beneath the edges of the plastic motherboard frame and lift it out.
- 8
Disconnect the Battery
1 minDisconnect the battery press connector from the motherboard to stop all power flow.
- 9
Remove Lower Speaker
3 minUnscrew and remove the bottom loudspeaker enclosure covering the lower charging board.
- 10
Disconnect Motherboard Cables
3 minUnplug the display cable, interconnect flex cable, and antenna wires from the motherboard.
- 11
Extract Circuit Boards
3 minCarefully pry up and remove both the motherboard and lower sub-board from the frame.
- 12
Clean Circuit Boards
8 minSubmerge the circuit boards in 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub corrosion using a soft ESD brush.
- 13
Dry Cleaned Components
15 minPlace the cleaned boards on a lint-free wipe and allow them to air dry completely for 30 minutes.
- 14
Reinstall Circuit Boards
5 minSet the dry motherboard and sub-board back into the chassis and reconnect all flex cables.
- 15
Reattach Speaker and Frames
4 minReinstall the bottom speaker housing and top motherboard frame, then secure all Phillips screws.
- 16
Reseal the Rear Cover
5 minReconnect the fingerprint flex cable, apply fresh adhesive tape, and press the back cover firmly onto the phone.
After your Motorola Moto G60 water damage repair
Power the Moto G60 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 G60 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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