Motorola Moto Z Play Battery Replacement

Step 1 Battery

• Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the six 3.2 mm screws securing the lower cover.
Step 2



• Pry up and remove the lower cover.
• If you use a tool, don't pry against the battery or motherboard.
Step 3
• Use a spudger to disconnect the battery by prying its connector straight up from the motherboard.
Step 4
• The battery is strongly glued into place.
• Peel up the black pull tab at the top edge of the battery, and slowly pull it away from the battery at about a 45-degree angle to release the command strips (a.k.a. stretch-release adhesive) underneath.
• If the command strips break or the black pull tab is missing, you can still remove the battery using heat and/or isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive.
• Apply some high concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol under each corner of the battery and allow it to penetrate for several minutes to help weaken the adhesive.
• Alternatively, apply a freshly heated iOpener to the back of the phone directly behind the battery for two minutes to help soften the adhesive. Re-heat and reapply the iOpener as necessary.
Step 5
• When using tools to pry up the battery, be careful not to damage the two orange flex cables hidden underneath the battery's top edge.
• Insert several opening picks or a plastic card along the outer edge of the battery.
• Apply steady, even pressure to slowly lever the battery up and out of the phone.
• If necessary, use several rounds of heating and pressure to slowly weaken the adhesive, and the battery will begin to separate.
• Try your best not to deform the battery during this process. Soft-shell lithium-ion batteries can leak dangerous chemicals, catch fire, or even explode if damaged. Do not use excessive force or pry at the battery with metal tools.
Step 6
• Continue pulling up the battery until all the adhesive releases from the rear case.
Step 7
• Remove the battery.
• Do not reuse the battery after it has been removed. The stress of removal can cause hidden damage to the battery cell, creating a potential safety hazard. Replace it with a new battery.
Step 8
• Before installing your new battery, peel up all the old adhesive and remove it from the phone.
• For best results, clean the area underneath the battery with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth or coffee filter. This helps prep the surface so the new battery will adhere more strongly.
Step 9

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• Place several strips of thin double-sided adhesive tape, either from a pre-cut adhesive card or from a roll of Tesa 61395, into the battery well, and press them firmly into place.
Step 10
• Peel off the remaining film liners to expose the adhesive before pressing your new battery into place.
• Carefully position the battery and press it firmly and evenly into the phone.
• Connect the battery to the motherboard, and install the lower cover, including its six T3 Torx screws.

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