Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022) Battery Replacement
Introduction
Go to step 1Use this guide to replace the battery in your Motorola Edge 5G UW (2022).
Before you begin, download the Software Fix app to backup your device and diagnose whether your problem is software or hardware related.
This guide is for the official Motorola replacement part.
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 to complete this repair.
What you need
Fix Kit
This kit contains all the parts and tools needed to complete this guide.
Parts
Tools
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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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Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the heat spreader between the battery and daughterboard.
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Gently left up and towards the bottom of the phone to detach the heat spreader.
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Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol to the gaps along the battery's edges.
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Tilt the device as you apply alcohol to help it flow under the battery.
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Wait one minute to allow the isopropyl alcohol to penetrate the adhesive.
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Apply a suction cup to middle of the battery.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to separate the battery from the frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap between the battery and the frame.
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Continue to pull up on the suction cup with a strong, steady force while sliding the opening pick back and forth to slice the adhesive.
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Continue this process until the battery separates from the frame, applying a few drops of alcohol as necessary.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the foam strip from the battery's bottom edge.
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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.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
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.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
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.
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