Introduction
The Motorola G7 Plus motherboard is the heart of all processes in the phone. If it is to fail, the phone will likely not be able to power itself on or perform any basic functions. This replacement guide demonstrates how to access, remove, and replace this major component with respect to other internal parts of the phone.
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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Insert an opening tool pick under the screen, starting at the top of the phone.
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Slide the pick around the entire perimeter of the display to break the adhesive.
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Once enough adhesive has been removed, you should be able to separate the screen by gently lifting it from the left side of the phone.
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Remove the three 2.7 mm screws that surround the base of the display cable using the Torx T5 screwdriver.
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Gently remove the metal piece that covers the base of the display cable.
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Underneath this metal piece is the base of the cable. Use a spudger to vertically lift the connection out of its port.
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Remove thirteen 2.7mm screws holding the rear camera housing plate with a T5 Torx screwdriver.
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Use the opening pick or spudger to lift the plate from the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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