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Motorola Moto G75 5G Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G75 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G75 5G battery
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Back cover adhesive pre-cut sticker
Safety
- Power down the device completely before starting any work.
- Do not puncture, flex, or pry against the lithium-ion battery with sharp metal tools.
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential adhesive or glass debris.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the SIM tray. Press firmly to eject the tray and remove it completely.
- 3
Heat the back cover edges
3 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer to warm the outer perimeter of the back panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Apply suction cup to back panel
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back cover and press down to firmly attach it.
- 5
Slice edge adhesive with opening pick
4 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert an opening pick into the seam. Slide the pick along the bottom and side edges.
- 6
Lift off the back cover
2 minCarefully pivot the back cover open and set it aside once all perimeter adhesive has been cut.
- 7
Unscrew the upper motherboard shield
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the plastic motherboard frame.
- 8
Remove the upper shield
2 minGently wedge a spudger under the motherboard shield and lift it off the chassis.
- 9
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pop the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket.
- 10
Disconnect the main flex cable
2 minUnplug the display and main interconnect flex cables running over or near the battery compartment.
- 11
Apply isopropyl alcohol around the battery
2 minDrop a few small drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the top and bottom edges of the battery to weaken the glue.
- 12
Pull the battery adhesive release tabs
3 minLocate the adhesive pull-tabs, unpeel their tips using tweezers, and slowly pull them out horizontally at a low angle.
- 13
Lever the battery out of the chassis
2 minInsert a wide plastic spudger or card underneath the battery and gently lift it out. Do not use metal tools or bend the battery.
- 14
Clean adhesive residue from the well
2 minWipe away any leftover glue inside the battery recess using a lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 15
Apply new battery adhesive
2 minLay fresh double-sided adhesive strips into the battery compartment and peel off the protective backing.
- 16
Install the replacement battery
2 minAlign the new battery into the housing and press down evenly to seat it against the adhesive.
After your Motorola Moto G75 5G battery replacement
Power the Moto G75 5G back on and test the battery replacement 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 G75 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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