Introduction
Use this guide to remove and replace the battery in the Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1771).
Before disassembling your phone, discharge the battery below 25%. If your battery is swollen, do not heat your phone. Swollen batteries can be very dangerous, so wear eye protection and exercise due caution, or take it to a professional if you're not sure how to proceed.
You’ll need replacement adhesive to reattach components when reassembling the device.
Tools
Parts
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Insert the edge of the spudger into the notch on the bottom right corner of the phone.
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Twist the spudger to start releasing the back cover from the phone.
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Slide the spudger along the bottom edge to separate the back cover from the phone.
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Insert an opening pick underneath the bottom left corner of the motherboard cover.
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Slide the opening pick between the cover and the second SIM tray to release the plastic clip.
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Insert an opening pick underneath the bottom right corner of the motherboard cover.
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Use the opening pick to pry up the motherboard cover.
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Use the edge of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery flex cable from the motherboard.
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Use a pair of tweezers to peel the ends of the two pull tabs off of the bottom edge of the battery.
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Pull out the left adhesive strip by steadily pulling the left tab at a flat angle.
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Repeat the same process for the right adhesive strip.
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Remove the battery.
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In order to position it correctly, apply the new adhesive into the phone at the places where the old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery.
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Press the new battery firmly into place for 5-10 seconds.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
If possible, turn on your phone and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing the phone.
For optimal performance, after completing this guide, calibrate your newly installed battery: Charge it to 100% and keep charging it for at least two more hours. Then use your device until it shuts off due to low battery. Finally, charge it uninterrupted to 100%.