Introduction
Use this guide to replace the top 5G mmWave antenna in your Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022).
Before you begin, download the Rescue and Smart Assistant app to backup your device and diagnose whether your problem is software or hardware related.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your phone. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
You'll need replacement adhesive in order to complete this repair.
What you need
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the back cover's left edge for two minutes.
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Apply a suction cup to the back of the phone, as close to the bottom left corner as possible.
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Pull up on the suction cup with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and the midframe on the left edge.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the pick along the left edge of the phone to slice the adhesive securing the back cover to the frame.
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Leave the pick inserted in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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There's a significant amount of adhesive to the right of the cameras that secures the back cover to the motherboard cover.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the right of the cameras for two minutes.
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Insert an opening pick between the back cover and motherboard cover on the top right edge.
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Gently pull up on the back cover while sliding the opening pick back and forth along the right side of the cameras to slice the adhesive.
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Lift the back cover from the phone and remove it.
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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.
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Follow this guide to replace the back cover adhesive.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 13 4 mm screws securing the motherboard cover.
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Insert a spudger between the motherboard cover and midframe on the top right edge of the phone.
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Pry up with the spudger to release the clips securing the motherboard cover.
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Gently pull the motherboard cover up and away from the phone and remove it.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery's press connector.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display's press connector.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna's press connector.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the interconnect cable's press connector from the motherboard.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the button assembly cable's press connector.
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Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol under the 5G mmWave antenna.
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Wait one minute for the isopropyl alcohol to penetrate the adhesive.
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the 5G mmWave antenna on the side closest to the center of the phone.
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Pry up with the spudger to detach the antenna.
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Remove the antenna.
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the antenna and its copper casing.
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Pry up with the spudger to dislodge the antenna.
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Use your fingers or tweezers to remove the antenna from the casing.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the antenna's cable.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—be sure to transfer remaining components and remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—be sure to transfer remaining components and remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
