Introduction
Use this guide to remove the motherboard assembly of the Motorola Moto C.
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Insert a thumbnail, or spudger, into the notch on the bottom right corner to start separating the phone unit from the back cover.
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Move it to the bottom left corner and pry the phone unit out of the back cover until you can get a good grip.
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Insert an opening pick between the cover and the motherboard near the SIM 2 slot where the power buttons are located.
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Slide and twist the opening pick to pry open the plastic clips securing the cover.
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Slide an opening pick between the cover and the motherboard on the opposite side next to the SD card slot.
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Twist the opening pick to pry open the plastic clips securing the cover.
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Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and open the black lever of the ZIF connector located on the bottom left of the motherboard.
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Use a pair of tweezers to pull the power and volume button flex cable out of the ZIF connector.
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Fold the power and volume button flex cable out of the way.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display flex cable located at the bottom of the motherboard.
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Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and open the black lever of the ZIF connector located at the top of the motherboard next to the rear camera.
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Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the upper half of the display for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive beneath the vibration motor and the rear facing camera.
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Use a spudger to carefully lift the motherboard until you can get a good grip. Avoid to damage the cables next to the motherboard.
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Use a pair of tweezers to pry up and disconnect the antenna cable from the back of the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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