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Motorola Moto G71 5G Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G71 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Heat gun or iOpener
- ESD-safe soft brush
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Replacement back cover adhesive
- Lint-free wipes
- Compressed air canister
Safety
- Always wear eye protection when using compressed air or cleaning solvents.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when handling high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to protect sensitive circuit components from ESD damage.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone to remove the SIM card tray.
- 2
Heat Back Cover
2 minApply a heat gun or iOpener around the rear panel perimeter for two minutes to soften the internal adhesive.
- 3
Slice Rear Adhesive
5 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, pull gently, and slide an opening pick around the perimeter to slice the glue.
- 4
Remove Back Cover
2 minCarefully lift the plastic back cover off the chassis and clear away remaining adhesive remnants.
- 5
Unscrew Midframe Covers
4 minRemove all Phillips screws securing the upper motherboard shield and the lower speaker enclosure.
- 6
Detach Plastic Midframe
3 minInsert a plastic pry tool between the outer frame and midframe bezel to unclip and remove the midframe.
- 7
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pop the battery connector straight up off the motherboard to cut electrical power.
- 8
Disconnect Display and Interconnect Flexes
2 minUnplug the main display ribbon cable and sub-board interconnect cable from their motherboard sockets.
- 9
Remove Motherboard
3 minDisconnect the coaxial antenna cables, remove any retaining screws, and lift the motherboard out of the chassis.
- 10
Remove Daughterboard
3 minLift out the loudspeaker module and pry the bottom charging daughterboard out of the housing.
- 11
Remove EMI Shields
5 minGently unclip the metal EMI shield covers from the motherboard using precision tweezers to expose hidden circuitry.
- 12
Soak Boards in Isopropyl Alcohol
10 minSubmerge the motherboard and daughterboard in a dish filled with 99% isopropyl alcohol for ten minutes.
- 13
Scrub Away Corrosion
5 minGently brush away blue or white mineral deposits from board components using an ESD-safe soft brush.
- 14
Dry Board Components
15 minBlow low-pressure compressed air across the boards and allow them to air-dry completely on a lint-free wipe.
- 15
Inspect for Short Circuits
3 minExamine board traces, IC chips, and connector pins under a magnifying glass for remaining deposits or burnt areas.
- 16
Reinstall Boards and Shields
4 minSnap the metal EMI shields back into position, then secure the motherboard and daughterboard inside the housing.
- 17
Reconnect Flex Cables and Battery
3 minPlug all interconnect cables, antenna leads, and the battery press connector firmly back into place.
- 18
Reassemble and Seal Phone
5 minReattach the midframe, apply fresh rear adhesive, and press the back cover firmly onto the body.
After your Motorola Moto G71 5G water damage repair
Power the Moto G71 5G 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 G71 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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