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Power Button Repair Guide for Moto G71S
Power Button Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G71S
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement power button flex cable
- Rear cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (70% or higher)
- Lint-free cleaning cloth
Safety
- Always disconnect the battery before handling internal components to prevent electrical shorts.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply direct heat to the lithium-ion battery.
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes when applying heat near delicate glass surfaces.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Moto G71S
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off to safely shut down the device before starting.
- 2
Eject the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the tray and pull the card holder completely out.
- 3
Warm the Rear Cover
2 minApply heat along the edges of the back cover for two minutes using a heat gun to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach the Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull up to create a gap.
- 5
Insert Plastic Prying Tool
1 minSlide a thin plastic prying tool into the gap between the rear cover and the frame.
- 6
Slice the Rear Cover Adhesive
4 minGently glide the plastic tool along all four edges to release the adhesive securing the back cover.
- 7
Remove the Back Cover
1 minLift the rear panel away from the frame carefully and set it aside.
- 8
Unscrew the Upper Midframe Shield
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all screws holding down the plastic motherboard cover.
- 9
Detach the Upper Midframe Shield
2 minInsert a spudger beneath the edge of the plastic shield and gently pop it off the frame.
- 10
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery flex connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.
- 11
Disconnect the Power Button Flex Cable
2 minUse tweezers or a spudger to carefully flip open the ZIF connector latch and slide out the power button flex cable.
- 12
Pry Out the Power Button Assembly
2 minInsert tweezers under the power button flex array on the side frame to lift it out of its slot.
- 13
Clean the Mounting Area
2 minWipe away residual adhesive in the power button side slot using a lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 14
Install the New Power Button Flex Cable
3 minPlace the new power button assembly inside the frame cutout and press it down securely into position.
- 15
Reconnect the Power Button Flex Cable
2 minSlide the flex ribbon into the ZIF socket on the motherboard and press down the locking latch to secure it.
- 16
Reconnect the Battery Cable
1 minAlign the battery press connector over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it clicks.
- 17
Reinstall the Upper Midframe Shield
3 minPlace the plastic shield back over the motherboard and tighten all Phillips #000 screws.
- 18
Reseal the Rear Cover
3 minApply new double-sided adhesive along the frame perimeter, align the rear cover, and press firmly to seal.
After your Motorola Moto G71S power button repair
Power the Moto G71S back on and test the power 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 G71S job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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