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Moto C Motherboard Cover Replacement

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  1. Moto C Motherboard Cover Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Moto C Motherboard Cover Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Moto C Motherboard Cover Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Power off your phone before beginning disassembly.

    • Insert a thumbnail, or spudger, into the notch on the bottom right corner to start separating the phone unit from the back cover.

    • Move it to the bottom left corner and pry the phone unit out of the back cover until you can get a good grip.

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    • Lift the phone out of the back cover.

  3. Moto C Motherboard Cover Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Moto C Motherboard Cover Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Moto C Motherboard Cover Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Use a finger or spudger to lever the battery out of its recess and remove it.

  4. Moto C Motherboard Cover Replacement, Motherboard Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the six 3.5 mm long Torx T5 screws.

  5. Moto C Motherboard Cover Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Moto C Motherboard Cover Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Insert an opening pick between the cover and the motherboard near the SIM 2 slot where the power buttons are located.

    • Slide and twist the opening pick to pry open the plastic clips securing the cover.

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    • Slide an opening pick between the cover and the motherboard on the opposite side next to the SD card slot.

    • Twist the opening pick to pry open the plastic clips securing the cover.

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    • Remove the motherboard cover.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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