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Motorola Moto G86 Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Motorola Moto G86
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Soft-bristle toothbrush
- Suction handle
Parts / materials
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
- Replacement back cover adhesive strips
Safety
- Wear eye protection when working with solvents like isopropyl alcohol.
- Work in a well-ventilated area away from any open flames or heat sources.
- Disconnect the battery press connector immediately after opening the device to prevent electrical shorts.
- Inspect the battery for swelling or punctures caused by liquid contact before proceeding.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off to prevent further electrical damage.
- 2
Eject the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the tray to pop it out. Remove the SIM tray entirely.
- 3
Heat the back panel
2 minApply heat around the rear edges of the phone for two minutes using a heat gun to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Slice the rear adhesive
4 minAttach a suction handle near the bottom edge, pull upward, and insert an opening pick into the gap. Slide the pick around the perimeter to sever the glue.
- 5
Remove the back cover
1 minCarefully lift the rear panel off the frame, taking care not to tear any camera sensor gaskets.
- 6
Unscrew the upper midframe cover
3 minUse a Phillips #00 driver to remove all screws securing the plastic motherboard shield.
- 7
Pry off the upper shield
2 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the motherboard shield and snap it free from the chassis clips.
- 8
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minPry the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger to cut power immediately.
- 9
Disconnect display and daughterboard flex cables
2 minUnplug the main interconnect flex cables and antenna connectors from the logic board.
- 10
Unseat the motherboard
2 minRemove any remaining securing screws and gently pry the motherboard out of the phone body.
- 11
Scrub corrosion with isopropyl alcohol
10 minSubmerge the motherboard in high-purity 99% isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub affected areas with a soft toothbrush to remove liquid residue.
- 12
Dry all chassis components
15 minWipe down internal frame surfaces with a microfiber cloth and let the board air dry completely for at least 30 minutes.
- 13
Reinstall the motherboard
3 minSet the dried motherboard back into the housing and press all flex cable connectors firmly into their sockets.
- 14
Reattach the battery and midframe
4 minReconnect the battery press connector, align the upper midframe, and reinstall all Phillips screws.
- 15
Reseal the back panel
3 minApply fresh double-sided adhesive along the chassis perimeter and press the rear cover back into place.
After your Motorola Moto G86 water damage repair
Power the Moto G86 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 G86 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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