Motorola Edge 50 repair

Prepare your work area - once ready, remove your SIM card tray using the SIM Eject Tool.

Gently heat the phone’s back cover using a hairdryer on medium or a heat gun on low until it feels warm to the touch. This helps soften the adhesive for easier removal.  

Using a metal pry tool or a handled blade, carefully create a small gap between the back cover and the frame. Once a gap is established, insert a plastic card, playing card, or a thick piece of paper. Slowly slide it around the edges to loosen the adhesive seal, taking care not to damage internal components.  

Reapply heat as needed to further soften the adhesive. Once the seal is fully loosened, carefully lift the back cover, using the card tool to separate any remaining adhesive. Take your time and proceed gently.

Once separated, carefully remove all old adhesive from both the phone’s frame and the back cover (unless it's being replaced). This step can be time-consuming, so patience is key.  

If available, apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) or acetone (such as nail polish remover) to a cotton swab and gently dab it onto the adhesive to help break it down. This will make removal easier and ensure a clean surface for reapplication.  

Alternatively, use a plastic or nylon tool to gently scrape off the adhesive without damaging the phone’s frame or components. Be thorough in this step to ensure a secure fit when reattaching the cover.

Remove all 10 screws highlighted in the image and place them in a secure area where they are unlikely to be knocked off the table. Keeping them organized will make reassembly easier.  

Once the screws are removed, gently pry the adhesive at the bottom of the black wireless charging coil covering the battery. Take your time to avoid tearing or damaging the coil.  

Next, release the connector for the sub-board by carefully lifting it from its socket. Then, gently peel up the sticker attached to the sub-board.  

Finally, lift out the middle frame, which includes the wireless charging coil, and set it aside in a safe place.

Disconnect the battery connector. 

Using a hairdryer on a medium setting or a heat gun on a low setting, gently heat the front of the phone to soften the adhesive (DO NOT apply heat directly to the battery)

Using the pry cards, create a gap between the battery and frame, this may require a little time and additional heat. 

CAUTION: Never use metal tools around the battery to avoid the risk of puncturing or damaging it.

Once the battery has been removed, generly scrape up the old adheisve. 

Place the new adhesive directly onto the phone’s chassis (not on the battery itself) and remove the protective sticker.

If you're installing a brand-new battery, it will be missing the buffer foam. Peel the buffer foam off the old battery and stick it onto the bottom of the new battery as shown in the video.

Install the new battery by positioning it correctly, pressing it firmly into place, and securely reconnecting the battery connector.

Inspect the phone's frame and battery cover and remove any loose adhesive using tweezers or by gently rubbing it away with your finger to ensure a clean surface.

Align the new adhesive precisely with the edges of the replacement battery cover, then press it firmly into place.

Use your finger to apply even pressure around the adhesive to ensure it bonds securely to the new cover

Carefully remove the protective film covering the top layer of the adhesive, then align and install it onto the phone’s frame. Apply firm, steady, and gentle pressure around the edges of the phone to ensure a secure fit.

Download and run Motorola Smart Assist to fully test your device and follow any required configuration.