Motorola moto X User manual

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5-0013 T5 Torx Screwdriver
5-0019 Plasc Opening Tools
5-0022 Nylon Spudger
5-0458 An-Stac Wrist Strap
5-1342 SIM Card Ejecon Tool
5-1370 Fine Tip Curved Tweezers
5-1387 Precision Knife Set
Heat Gun/Blow Dryer
Motorola Moto X
DISASSEMBLE GUIDE
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This guide will show you how to completely disassemble the Motorola Moto X smartphone, assisng in making
the DIY repair of the device simple, and safe. Following the comprehensive steps we have provided will help
you quickly replace not only a broken Moto X display assembly (LCD & touch screen), but also any other internal
components that may have become faulty or damaged.
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Locate the SIM card tray on the side of the smartphone
and utilize a SIM card ejection tool, or paper clip, to
release and remove the tray from the Moto X.
1.
Next, near the dock connector on the bottom of the
smartphone, insert the precision knife in the seam that
separates the frame/front housing and rear cover. The
seam is very tight so we used the precision knife
instead of a plastic opening tool or spudger.
2.
Once the first clip is released, you can continue around
the perimeter of the Moto X with your plastic opening
tool gently freeing the clips.
3.

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Before completely removing the rear cover you need to
release the camera flash ribbon cable from its socket.
Release the cable by lifting the side opposite the cable
up 90 degrees.
You can now remove the rear case from the Moto X (be
sure to keep track of the power & volume buttons).
4.
Next, locate and remove the eleven T5 torx
screws that secure the upper & lower protective
covers/housing to the motherboard (marked with
orange circles).
5.
First, remove the lower protective cover; it should
release easily with the securing screws removed.
6.
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Next, remove the upper cover; it should release just as
easily from the motherboard.
7.
There are four connectors (marked with orange
rectangles) that need to be released. The connector
that rests upon the battery is a locking socket that
needs to be disconnected before removing the ribbon
cable. The other three connections can be pried up and
released.
8.
Now, slide the flat end of the spudger under the battery
and carefully lift it up from the securing adhesive. You
can now remove the battery from the Moto X.
9.

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The front-facing camera is housed in the upper corner
of the Motorola smartphone. Use the fine tip curved
tweezers to pry the connector up from the
motherboard and remove the front-facing camera
from the Moto X.
10.
Use the fine tip curved tweezers to pry up the earpiece
speaker from its securing adhesive and remove it from
the smartphone.
11.
Next, use the flat end of the spudger to carefully
separate the display assembly from the motherboard.
There is a ribbon cable that needs to be released before
you can completely remove the motherboard (marked
with orange arrow).
12.
Front-Facing Camera
Earpiece Speaker

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The rear-facing camera rests on the bottom side of the
motherboard. Use the fine tip curved tweezers to
release the locking socket and disconnect the ribbon
cable, freeing the rear-facing camera for removal from
the Moto X.
13.
The power and volume button flex cable is located on
the back of the display assembly and frame of the
Moto X. Use the fine tip curved tweezers to peel the
ribbon cable from the securing adhesive. The use of a
heat gun or blow dryer is encouraged to free and
carefully remove the power and volume button flex
cable.
14.
Rear-Facing Camera
Power & Volume Buon Flex Cable

Breakdown
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1. Motorola Moto X Back Battery Cover
2. Motorola Moto X Motherboard
3. Motorola Moto X Display Assembly (LCD & Touch Screen)
3. with the Frame
4. Motorola Moto X Battery
5. Motorola Moto X Power & Volume Button Flex Cable
6. Motorola Moto X Top Protective Cover/Housing
7. Motorola Moto X Rear-Facing Camera
8. Motorola Moto X Front-Facing Camera
9. Motorola Moto X Earpiece Speaker
10. Motorola Moto X SIM Card Tray
11. Motorola Moto X Bottom Protective Cover/Housing
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