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REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Notes
1
07/28/2016
Initial release.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Revision History ............................................................................................................................................................2
List of Tables.................................................................................................................................................................6
Table of Figures ............................................................................................................................................................6
Safety Information ........................................................................................................................................................7
Cautions and Warnings .................................................................................................................................................7
Battery Safety Guidelines ..............................................................................................................................................7
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................8
External Views ..............................................................................................................................................................8
Exploded Views...........................................................................................................................................................10
Disassembly and Recovery ........................................................................................................................................15
Disassembly and Recovery Map..................................................................................................................................15
Tools Required for Disassembly ..................................................................................................................................16
SIM/SD Tray Removal .................................................................................................................................................18
Display Removal .........................................................................................................................................................19
Audio Deco Removal ...................................................................................................................................................25
Fingerprint Sensor Removal ........................................................................................................................................26
Front-Facing Flash Flex Removal.................................................................................................................................28
Rear Lens Removal .....................................................................................................................................................29
Housing Water Detection Label Inspection...................................................................................................................32
PCB WDL Inspection....................................................................................................................................................33
Rear-Facing Imager Removal ......................................................................................................................................34
Top Carrier Removal ...................................................................................................................................................35
Bottom Carrier Removal ..............................................................................................................................................36
Battery Removal..........................................................................................................................................................37
Vibrator Removal.........................................................................................................................................................40
IR LED Grommet Removal ...........................................................................................................................................41
Main-Microphone Grommet Removal ..........................................................................................................................42
Gesture Grommet Removal .........................................................................................................................................43
PCB Removal ..............................................................................................................................................................44
RF Bracket Removal....................................................................................................................................................48
Spine Flex Removal.....................................................................................................................................................49
Front-Facing Imager Removal .....................................................................................................................................50
Secondary-Microphone Grommet Removal..................................................................................................................51
Laser Grommet Removal.............................................................................................................................................52
MSM Shield and Copper Tape Removal.......................................................................................................................53
Rear-Facing Imager Bezel Removal and Assembly ......................................................................................................54
Side Key Removal and Assembly.................................................................................................................................58

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Parts Refresh .............................................................................................................................................................. 62
Tools Required for Parts Refresh .................................................................................................................................62
Top Carrier Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................63
Bottom Carrier Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................................64
Battery Cleaning..........................................................................................................................................................65
PCB Cleaning ..............................................................................................................................................................66
Housing Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................67
Display Cleaning .........................................................................................................................................................69
Assembly.....................................................................................................................................................................71
Assembly Map ............................................................................................................................................................71
Tools Required for Assembly.......................................................................................................................................73
PCB Preparation..........................................................................................................................................................76
MSM Shield and Copper Tape Assembly .....................................................................................................................79
Secondary-Microphone Grommet Assembly ................................................................................................................81
Front-Facing Imager Assembly....................................................................................................................................82
Laser Grommet Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................83
Housing Preparation.................................................................................................................................................... 84
PCB Assembly............................................................................................................................................................. 87
Antenna Mylar Assembly.............................................................................................................................................90
Spine Flex Assembly ...................................................................................................................................................92
RF Bracket Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................94
Side-Key Flex Assembly..............................................................................................................................................96
Vibrator Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................98
IR LED Grommet Assembly........................................................................................................................................100
Main-Microphone Grommet Assembly.......................................................................................................................101
Gesture Grommet Assembly......................................................................................................................................102
Rear-Facing Imager Assembly...................................................................................................................................103
Top Carrier Assembly................................................................................................................................................105
Bottom Carrier Assembly...........................................................................................................................................107
Battery Adhesive Assembly .......................................................................................................................................109
Battery Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................111
Battery Heatspreader Assembly ................................................................................................................................114
Fingerprint Sensor Assembly..................................................................................................................................... 116
Front-Facing Flash Flex Assembly .............................................................................................................................119
Audio Deco Assembly................................................................................................................................................122
Display Adhesive Assembly .......................................................................................................................................123
Display Assembly......................................................................................................................................................126
Rear-Facing Imager Lens Assembly ..........................................................................................................................130
SIM/SD Tray Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................132

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Appendix ...................................................................................................................................................................134
Generic Lens Removal Fixture Manual.......................................................................................................................134

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. External Views Parts List ...................................................................................................................................9
Table 2. Exploded View Parts List..................................................................................................................................10
Table 3. Subassembly Exploded View Parts List ............................................................................................................14
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1. External Views..................................................................................................................................................8
Figure 2. Assembly Exploded View................................................................................................................................10
Figure 3. Subassembly Exploded View ..........................................................................................................................14

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Cautions and Warnings
Electrostatic Discharge
The phone components may be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always use an ESD mat and ground strap
when working with internal components.
Battery Safety Guidelines
Handle Battery with care. Ensure Battery edges and surfacesare not dented or deformed. If the Battery Pack is dropped
to the floor, it may be internally damaged and must be scrapped.
Ensure all surfaces, fixtures, and phone components contacting the Battery are smooth and clean.
•Ensure Battery and its insulation are not damaged (e.g. scratched, dented, punctured) prior to and throughout
assembly.
•Prior to assembly, ensure Battery edges and surfaces are not dented or deformed, and that fixtures and parts that
will contact the Battery are free of foreign material.
•Ensure screws and screwdrivers do not contact the Battery.
•Failure to adhere to Safety Critical Note(s) may increase risk of rupture, burning, or failure to function safely when
used by the customer.

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INTRODUCTION
External Views
Figure 1. External Views

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Table 1. External Views Parts List
Reference #
Description
1
Antenna
2
SIM/SD Card Tray
3
Front-Facing Imager
4
Audio Deco
5
Front-Facing LED Flash
6
Display Lens
7
Fingerprint Sensor
8
USB Type-C Port
9
Volume Keys
10
Power Key
11
Rear-Facing Imager
12
Rear-Facing Imager Bezel
13
LED Flash
14
Rear Housing
15
Contact

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Exploded Views
Figure 2. Assembly Exploded View
Table 2. Exploded View Parts List
Reference #
Description
Recovery Part
1
ASSY,LENS/DISPLAY, BLK, PRODN
ASSY,LENS/DISPLAY, WHT, PRODN
YES
2
ASSY,PWA,MN,BD KIT, SHERIDAN,ROW
ASSY,PWA,MN,BD KIT, SHERIDAN, VZW,64GB
ASSY,PWA,MN,BD KIT, SHERIDAN,ROW, 64GB
ASSY,PWA,MN,BD KIT,SHERIDAN,CHINA
ASSY,PWA,MN,BD KIT, SHERIDAN-64GB,ROW (JAG)
ASSY,PWA,MN,BD KIT, SHERIDAN, 32GB-NA
YES

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Reference #
Description
Recovery Part
3
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,FINE GOLD, VZW, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, VZW, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,ROSE GOLD, VZW, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,FINE GOLD, BRAZIL, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, BRAZIL, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,ROSE GOLD, CHINA, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,FINE GOLD, CANADA/APAC, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, CANADA/APAC, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,FINE GOLD, MEXICO/CHILE/PERU, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, MEXICO/CHILE/PERU,
SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,FINE GOLD, AR , SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, ARGENTINA, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,FINE GOLD, RUSSIA/EMEA/EGYPT/UKRAINE,
SHER
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, RUSSIA/EMEA/EGYPT/UKRANE,
SHER
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,FINE GOLD, INDIA, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, INDIA, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,FINE GOLD, JAPAN, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,REAR,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, JAPAN, SHERIDAN
YES
4
ASSY,FRNT FACING FLSH LENS,WHITE, SHERID
ASSY,FRNT FACING FLSH LENS,BLACK,SHERIDAN
YES
5
BZL,EARPIECE,FINE GOLD,SHERIDAN
BZL,EARPIECE,LUNAR GRAY,SHERIDAN
NO
6
ASSY,FLXCKT,FPCB FPS,FINE GOLD, SHERIDAN
ASSY,FLXCKT,FPCB FPS,BLACK,ADDISON
ASSY,FLXCKT,FPCB FPS,LUNAR GRAY,SHERIDAN
YES
7
DIE CUT,ADHES,HT SPREADER,BACKSIDE,SHERIDAN
NO
8
DIE CUT,HT SPREADER, 2 SIDED, SHERIDAN
NO
9
DIE CUT,ADHES,MN LENS TO HOUSING, SHERIDAN
NO
10
BRKT,RF FLEX, TOP, SHERIDAN
YES
11
ASSY,HSG,ACSTC CHAMBER, SHERIDAN
YES
12
SCR,M1.4,ENDO,X+1
NO
13
DIE CUT,ADHES,HT SPREADER_SHIELD, BATTERY, SHERIDAN
NO
14
DIE CUT,COP TAPE, SHERIDAN
NO
15
BRKT,PCB, BATT B2B, RETN
YES
16
DIE CUT,ADHES,KAPTON TAPE, COMP PROT (FPS ZIFF), SHERIDAN
NO
17
SCR,PCB,XPLAY
NO

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Reference #
Description
Recovery Part
18
SHIM,SCREW, SHERIDAN
NO
19
BRKT,DISPLAY,METAL, SHERIDAN
YES
20
ASSY,SHLD,UBER, SHERIDAN
NO
21
ASSY,HSG,BOT CARRIER, WHITE, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,BOT CARRIER, SHERIDAN
YES
22
GROM,MIC,PRIMARY, SHERIDAN
YES
23
GROM,GESTURE,TX
YES
24
GROM,GESTURE,RX
YES
25
ASSY,SNGL SIM TRAY,FINE GOLD,SHERIDAN LO
ASSY,SNGL SIM TRAY,FINE GOLD,SHERIDAN EV
ASSY,SNGL SIM TRAY,ROSE GOLD,SHERIDAN LO
ASSY,SNGL SIM TRAY,ROSE GOLD,SHERIDAN EV
ASSY,SNGL SIM TRAY,LUNAR GRAY,SHERIDAN L
ASSY,SNGL SIM TRAY,LUNAR GRAY,SHERIDAN E
ASM, DUAL SIM TRAY SERVICE, FINE GOLD, BRAZIL, SHERIDA
ASSY,HSG,SIM TRAY,SERVICE,FINE GOLD, RUSSIA/UKRANE, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,SIM TRAY,SERVICE,FINE GOLD, INDIA, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,SIM TRAY,SERVICE,FINE GOLD, JAPAN, SHERIDAN
ASSY,DL SIM TRAY,ROSE GOLD,SHERIDAN LOM
ASSY,DL SIM TRAY,ROSE GOLD,SHERIDAN EVER
ASSY,HSG,SIM TRAY,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, BRAZIL, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,SIM TRAY,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, RUSSIA/UKRANE,
SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,SIM TRAY,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, INDIA, SHERIDAN
ASSY,HSG,SIM TRAY,SERVICE,LUNAR GRAY, JAPAN, SHERIDAN
YES
26
ASSY,FLEX PCB,RF,SHERIDAN
YES
27
GROM,MIC,SECONDARY, SHERIDAN
YES
28
ASSY,CAMR,5MP,FRONT IMGR
ASSY,CAMR,5MP,FRONT IMGR
YES
29
GROM,LASER, SHERIDAN
YES
30
GSKT,LENS TO PCB BACK, SHERIDAN
NO
31
SHIM,DIE CUT,VIBRATOR, SHERIDAN
NO
32
IMGR MDL,CMOS,13.2MP,10.5X10.5X4.75MM,MIPI,5P,1/3.2,LAND,2.8V
YES
33
DIE CUT,ADHES,LINER, RF, IMAGER, LENS, INSIDE, SHERIDAN
NO
34
ASSY,BAT,LI POLY,GV30,LG CHEM 2760MAH 2.6AMP
YES
35
ASSY,HSG,VIBRATOR,LINEAR,SHERIDAN
YES

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Reference #
Description
Recovery Part
36
DIE CUT,ADHES,PCB, TOP, SHERIDAN
NO
37
DIE CUT,ADHES,PCB, BOTTOM, SHERIDAN
NO
38
PAD,RF ZIF, SHERIDAN
NO
39
DIE CUT,ADHES,BATTERY, SHERIDAN
NO
40
ASSY,CAMRERA LENS,IR INK,SHERIDAN
ASSY,CAMR LENS,DROID,IR INK,SHERIDAN
NO
*Refer to this table as a reference to parts listed in the Assembly section.

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Figure 3. Subassembly Exploded View
Table 3. Subassembly Exploded View Parts List
Reference #
Description
Recovery Part
3.1
BTN,SIDE,POWER,CHAMPAGNE,SHERIDAN
BTN,SIDE,POWER,DARK GRAY,SHERIDAN
BTN,SIDE,POWER,ROSE GOLD,SHERIDAN
YES
3.2
BTN,SIDE,VOLUME,CHAMPAGNE,SHERIDAN
BTN,SIDE,VOLUME,DARK GRAY,SHERIDAN
BTN,SIDE,VOLUME,ROSE GOLD,SHERIDAN
YES
3.3
ASSY,KEY,SIDE BUTTON, SHERIDAN
YES
3.4
SCR,M1.4,FPR,VOLUME KEY,X+1
NO
3.5
HSG,MODS,INSULATOR, LT SILVER, SHERIDAN
YES
3.6
SCRN,MIC,MESH, TERTIARY, SHERIDAN
NO
3.7
SCRN,MIC,MESH, SECONDARY, SHERIDAN
NO
*Refer to this table as a reference to parts listed in the Assembly section.

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DISASSEMBLY AND RECOVERY
Disassembly and Recovery Map
SIM/SD Tray
Display
Top Carrier
Bottom
Carrier
PCB WDL
Vibrator
Front-Facing
Imager
PCB
Rear-Facing
Imager
Rear Top
Lens
Side-Key
Flex
Spine Flex
Audio Deco Rear Bottom
Lens
Fingerprint
Sensor
Front-Facing
Flash Flex
Battery
L-Shaped
Bracket
Battery
Heatspreaders
Housing
WDL
Display
Bracket
IR LED
Grommet
Main-
Microphone
Grommets
Gesture
Grommet
Copper Tape
MSM Shield
Secondary-
Microphone
Grommet
Laser
Grommet
Rear-Facing
Imager Bezel Side Keys
RF Bracket
*Shaded parts may be eligible for parts recovery.

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Tools Required for Disassembly
The following tools are required to disassemble the Moto Z (Droid) / Moto Z phone.
Description
Part #
Picture / Drawing
Sheridan Main Lens Removal Fixture 3-00-G9-10000
Generic Lens Removal Fixture*
4-00-X2-10000
(220V) /
4-00-X7-10000
(115V)
Vacuum O-Ring** 4-00-A2-10000
(19506580)
Sheridan Lens Adhesive Heating Plate 3-00-J7-10000
“7x7” Hot Plate*** (Optional) --
SIM Tray Removal Tool 4-00-U2-10000

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Description
Part #
Picture / Drawing
Metal Shim Tool – 0.05 mm and X-Acto Handle 3-00-K3-10000
Blackstick --
Thin Corner Snap Stick 4-00-Q3-10000
3IP Torx Bit --
Torque Driver (Adjustable) --
Thin Plastic Spudger 0-00-00-40826
Tweezers (Plastic or Plastic-Tipped)
--
--
Tweezers (Metal)
--
--
ESD Mat and Wrist Strap
--
--
Gloves or Finger Collets
--
--
Isopropyl (ISP) Alcohol
--
--
*Generic Lens Removal Fixtures 4-00-X2-10000 and 4-00-X7-10000 are identical tools. The only difference is the
voltage rating. Either the 220V 4-00-X2-10000 or the 115V 4-00-X7-10000 can be used with the Sheridan Main Lens
Removal Fixture (3-00-G9-10000).
**Sets of 5 Vacuum O-Rings (19506580) are available under the package part number 4-00-A2-10000.
***Either a 220V or the 110V Hot Plate can be used with the Sheridan Lens Adhesive Heating Plate (3-00-J7-10000).

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SIM/SD Tray Removal
NOTE
The SIM/SD Tray can be recovered
and reused after removal.
1. Insert the SIM Tray Removal Tool
(4-00-U2-10000) into the SIM/SD Tray hole.
2. Push the SIM Tray Removal Tool into the
SIM/SD Tray hole until the SIM/SD Tray ejects
from the phone.
3. Remove the SIM/SD Tray from the phone.

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Display Removal
NOTE
The Display can be recovered and
reused after removal if the Lens is not
damaged.
1. Remove the Display Liner, if present.
2. Place the Sheridan Lens Adhesive Heating Plate
(3-00-J7-10000) on the Hot Plate.
3. Set the Hot Plate to 100 °C (212 °F).
// CAUTION //
Do not set the Hot Plate temperature higher than
100 °C (212 °F). Damage to the phone may
occur.
4. Wait 10-15 minutes for the Hot Plate to warm up.
5. Place the phone in the plate, with the Display
side down.
6. Wait 10 minutes for the Display to warm up.
7. Remove the phone from the plate.
// CAUTION //
Wear protective gloves when handling heated
phones.

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8. Verify that the Vacuum O-Ring (4-00-A2-10000)
is positioned in the Generic Lens Removal
Fixture (4-00-X2-10000/4-00-X7-10000) as
shown.
NOTE
The Generic Lens Removal Fixture vacuum will
not perform correctly if the Vacuum O-Ring is not
in position.
9. Place the Sheridan Main Lens Removal Fixture
(3-00-G9-10000) into the Generic Lens Removal
Fixture.
10. Press the black power switch (not shown) on the
back of the Generic Lens Removal Fixture to turn
the fixture ON.
11. Turn the vacuum knob (circled) clockwise until it
stops.
12. Wait 5-10 minutes for the Generic Lens Removal
Fixture to warm up to 95 °C (203 °F).
// CAUTION //
Damage to the assembly may occur if the Generic
Lens Removal Fixture is not warmed up to
operating temperature before use.
NOTE
If the controller on the Generic Lens Removal
Fixture must be adjusted, see the user manual on
page 134.