Introduction
This guide shows how to open the Motorola Moto Z in order to replace an old or dead battery.
Before you begin, download the Rescue and Smart Assistant app to backup your device and diagnose whether your problem is software or hardware related.
The display assembly is extremely fragile and has no reinforcement. There is a significant chance that you may break the screen. Work slowly and methodically when handling the display assembly.
Before you begin, discharge your battery below 25%. A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured.
If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
What you need
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the phone for at least 90 seconds.
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In the following steps you will be cutting through the adhesive around the edge of the display assembly.
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To avoid damage, do not cut in the following areas:
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The OLED panel
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The home button
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The flash unit
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Apply a suction cup as close to the heated edge as possible.
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Lift on the suction cup and insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
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Carefully slide the tip of the opening pick down and up the side of the phone, making sure not to cut deeper than 1/16" (1.5 mm).
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Once you have separated the adhesive, leave an opening pick in the side to keep the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert an opening pick into the flash side corner of the phone and carefully slice around the flash unit.
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Once you are done cutting, leave the pick in the corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert an opening pick into the remaining top corner of the phone.
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Carefully slice through the adhesive across the top of the phone.
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Insert an opening pick into a bottom corner and slice towards the home button, stopping before you reach it.
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Once you're done with the corner, leave a pick in place to prevent the adhesive from sealing.
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Repeat the process for the other bottom corner.
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Carefully twist the first opening pick slightly to help release the edge adhesive.
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Repeat the same process for each remaining pick, moving them as necessary and twisting slightly to release the adhesive.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry the display cable shield up.
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Remove the display cable shield.
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Use the point of the spudger to lift and disconnect the display cable connector from its socket.
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Remove the display assembly.
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After removing all traces of glue and glass from the frame, clean the adhesion areas with 90% (or higher) isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth or coffee filter.
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Using a pair of tweezers or your fingers, grab the black battery pull tab and slowly pull it upwards until the corner is loose.
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Carefully swing the battery towards the right edge.
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Lay the battery flat against the work surface while taking care not to strain the battery cable.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up the battery connector bracket.
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Remove the battery connector bracket.
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Tool used on this step:Tesa 61395 Tape$5.99
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Remove the battery.
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Remove any remaining adhesive from the phone, and clean the glued areas with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
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Apply pre-cut adhesive strips or double-sided tape to the exposed, silver part of the battery compartment, not on the black foam layer.
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Press the battery firmly into place for 5-10 seconds.
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