Motorola Moto G60S Main Camera Replacement

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Motorola Moto G60S Main Camera Replacement

Difficoltà

Moderate

Passi

Tempo Necessario

40 - 50 minuti

Introduzione

Use this guide to replace the main camera in your Motorola Moto G60S.

Before you begin, download the Rescue and Smart Assistant app to backup your device and diagnose whether your problem is software or hardware related.

You'll need replacement adhesive to complete this repair.

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Passo 1

Before you begin, discharge your battery below 25%, as a charged lithium-ion battery can be dangerous if accidentally punctured.
Power off your phone and unplug any cables.

Passo 2

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paperclip into the SIM card tray hole on the left edge of the phone.
Push the SIM eject tool into the hole to eject the SIM card tray.
Remove the SIM card tray.

Passo 3

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the back cover's right edge for two minutes.
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.

Passo 4

Flip your phone over so the display is facing up.
Apply a suction handle to the middle of the display's left edge, as close to the edge as possible.
Place the tip of an opening pick in the small gap between the back cover and the display.
Pull up on the suction cup with a strong, steady force and push the opening pick down at a 45 degree angle until it slides into the gap between the back cover and the display.
If you're having a hard time inserting the pick, reheat the adhesive with an iOpener and try again.

Passo 5

Both adhesive and clips secure the back cover.
During steps that involve sliding the opening pick, keep it angled down at a 45 degree angle.
Slide the pick along the left edge down to the bottom left corner, and then up to the top left corner, to release the clips and slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Passo 6

Flip your phone over and apply a heated iOpener to the back cover's top edge for two minutes.

Passo 7

Flip your phone over and rotate the pick around the top left corner.

Passo 8

Slide the pick along the top edge to release the clips and slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted in the top right corner.

Passo 9

Flip your phone over and apply a heated iOpener to the back cover's left edge for two minutes.

Passo 10

Flip your phone over and rotate the pick around the top right corner.

Passo 11

Slide the pick along the right edge to release the clips and slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Passo 12

Flip your phone over and apply a heated iOpener to the back cover's bottom edge for two minutes.

Passo 13

Flip your phone over and rotate the pick around the bottom right corner.

Passo 14

Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to release the clips and slice the adhesive.

Passo 15

Flip your phone over and apply a heated iOpener to the fingerprint sensor on the back cover for two minutes.

Passo 16

Adhesive secures the fingerprint sensor to the back case.
A fragile cable secures the fingerprint sensor to the motherboard. Be very careful during this step to avoid damaging the cable.
Press down on the fingerprint sensor with the flat end of a spudger or your finger.
While pressing down on the fingerprint sensor, gently pull up the bottom edge of the back cover until the sensor detaches.

Passo 17

Lift the back cover up and remove it.
If the back cover is still stuck to the frame, slide an opening pick around the entire perimeter until the cover separates completely.
During reassembly:
This is a good point to test your phone's functionality before sealing it up. Use this guide to run a hardware test. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.
Apply new adhesive to the perimeter of the underside of the back cover after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a micro-fiber cloth.

Passo 18

The fingerprint reader is secured to the motherboard cover with light adhesive.
Insert the flat end of a spudger under the fingerprint sensor.
Gently pry up and detach the fingerprint sensor from the motherboard cover.
Don't try to remove the fingerprint sensor yet, as it's still attached to the motherboard by a delicate ribbon cable.

Passo 19

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 3.9 mm screws securing the motherboard cover.

Passo 20

The motherboard cover is secured with tight clips.
Insert the flat end of a spudger in the gap between the frame and the bottom left corner of the motherboard cover.
Lift straight up with the spudger to release the clips securing the motherboard.
Don't pry against the battery, as this could damage it.
This may take take a few attempts. It you're having trouble, try gripping the spudger closer to the flat end.
During reassembly, press down around the perimeter of the motherboard cover to engage the clips.

Passo 21

Pull the motherboard cover towards the top of the phone to remove it.
Make sure to avoid the fingerprint sensor cable when removing the cover, as it can easily rip.

Passo 22

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery cable's press connector.
To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Don't press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

Passo 23

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the interconnect cable's press connector from the motherboard.

Passo 24

Use the flat end of a spudger to lift up and disconnect the display cable's press connector.
Pry on the corner of the press connector closest to the left edge of the phone to avoid damaging the depth camera.

Passo 25

Use angled tweezers to grip the antenna's black coaxial connector, as close to the connector head as possible.
Gently lift straight up to disconnect the cable.
Be gentle when disconnecting the cable, as it's very easy to tear the socket from the motherboard.
Repeat the disconnection procedure on the white antenna cable.
To reattach coaxial connectors like these, align the connector over its socket and press down with the flat end of a spudger. The connector should snap into place. This can be tricky and may take a few tries.
During reassembly, make sure the antenna cables are in their groove on the edge of the phone.

Passo 26

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3 mm screw securing the motherboard.

Passo 27

Insert the pointed end of a spudger in the gap between the frame and the bottom right corner of the motherboard.
Gently lift the motherboard up until you are able to grab its edges with your fingers.
Don't pry against the battery, as this could damage it.

Passo 28

Lift the bottom edge of the motherboard up and pull towards the bottom of the phone to remove it.
You may feel a bit of resistance. This is normal, since the midframe is slightly bonded to the heat sink with thermal paste.
During reassembly:
Move all cables that connect to the motherboard (battery, display, interconnect, and antennas) out of the way so they don't get stuck under the motherboard when it's reinserted.
Reinsert the motherboard at a downward angle to position the headphone jack and proximity sensor back into their recesses.

Passo 29

Clean off the old thermal paste from the midframe and motherboard using isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth. Apply new thermal paste before reassembly.

Passo 30

Flip the motherboard over to access the main camera.
Be very careful not to bend the spring contacts when the motherboard is flipped over. Consider putting something under the motherboard to protect the contacts, such as a microfiber cloth.
Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the main camera's press connector.
There's no adhesive securing the camera to the motherboard. Be careful disconnecting the press connector, as it may eject the camera.
Use tweezers or you fingers to remove the main camera.