Introduction
This guide will show you how to remove the motherboard of your Moto G 3rd Generation. Follow these step for access into the phone's interior. The disassembly requires the use of a heat gun or an iOpener.
Before you begin, download the Rescue and Smart Assistant app to backup your device and diagnose whether your problem is software or hardware related.
What you need
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Use your fingernail to pry under the notch on the bottom of the phone and remove the back cover.
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Evenly apply heat to the edges of the touchscreen to loosen the adhesive. Continue to Step 3 once the edge of the screen is warm to the touch.
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As the adhesive loosens, pry up an edge of the screen with a plastic opening tool or an opening pick. A suction cup may also be useful here.
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Use an opening pick to hold that edge in place and continue this process around the entire screen, applying more heat as necessary.
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Remove the ten 2.4 mm T4 screws from the sides of the motherboard.
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Remove the four 4.5 mm T4 screws from the top and bottom of the motherboard.
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If adhesive residue is holding the motherboard in place, use a Jimmy to cut the adhesive between the motherboard and the back of the phone.
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Carefully lift the right edge of the motherboard from the phone.
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