Moto X Play battery repair guide

The battery life is low. Your Moto X Play keeps crashing or won’t charge.

In this guide, we show you how to replace your Moto X Play’s defective battery on your own. This repair can help if your X Play crashes during heavy use because the voltage temporarily drops, you can no longer charge it or turn it on, or the battery life is very low.

Required tools

For storing screws

For storing screws

We recommend storing your screws so you don’t mix up the various screws and small parts.
€8.00 at the iDoc store
Tweezers

Tweezers

We recommend using tweezers to remove screws and various small parts from your device.
€10.00 at the iDoc store
Steel Laboratory Spatula

Steel Laboratory Spatula

You need a flat and sturdy prying tool to disconnect glued parts.
€7.00 at the iDoc store
Wiha PicoFinish Torx Screwdriver T3

Wiha PicoFinish Torx Screwdriver T3

Whether you want to tighten or loosen screws, the Wiha PicoFinish Torx screwdriver is perfect for working on devices with Torx screws. You can choose between five different types: T1 to T5 are available in our store. The screwdriver is specially designed for repairs on electronic devices and other precision applications. The ergonomic handle with soft zone and the smooth-running rotating cap make it easy to work comfortably, even on very fine screws and devices. Due to the resistant chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel and its high-quality workmanship, this screwdriver is highly durable.
€15.00 at the iDoc store

Required replacement part

Motorola Moto X Play Battery

Motorola Moto X Play Battery

from €18.43 on Amazon

Show all replacement parts for the Moto X Play

Passendes Werkzeug

Mit unserem Werkzeug gelingt dir die Reparatur.

Torx Toolkit, 15 pieces T3

for €49.00

Steps

12 Steps

Turning off your Motorola Moto X Play

Step 1

Removing the SIM card tray

Step 2

Removing the back cover

Step 3

Removing the midframe

Step 4

Disconnecting the battery and the NFC antenna

Step 5

Removing the battery

Step 6

Inserting the battery

Step 7

Connecting the battery and the NFC antenna

Step 8

Installing the midframe

Step 9

Installing the control buttons

Step 10

Attaching the back cover

Step 11

Inserting the SIM card tray

Step 12

Getting started with the repair of your Moto X Play

If you get stuck or have questions, you can post a comment. We’d be happy to help.

12 steps

Turning off your Motorola Moto X Play
Turn off your device by holding down the power button until the “Power off” option appears.

Use your finger to confirm that you want to shut down your Moto X Play and wait until the screen goes blank.
Removing the SIM card tray
Remove the SIM tray from your device by pressing a SIM tool or straightened paperclip into the little hole.

Once the tray is sticking out of the enclosure a little, you can pull it out along with the cards.
Removing the back cover
There is a long slot in the lower left corner of the back cover. You can stick your fingernail or a tool into it and disconnect the back cover from your device.

The cover is hooked onto the chassis at several points. Undo all the hooks and remove the back cover from your device.
Removing the midframe
Remove the seventeen screws that attach the midframe to the device.
17 x 3.1 mm T3 Torx screw

Remove the midframe. The two buttons for the power button and the volume rocker switch might fall out in the process. If they don’t fall out, you can remove them afterwards.
Disconnecting the battery and the NFC antenna
Disconnect the two plug contacts for the battery and the NFC antenna from the PCB.
NFC antenna
Battery

Carefully disconnect the connectors using the spudger. Insert the blade of the spudger below the contact and gently pry it out of the socket.
Removing the battery
Be very careful during this step. Use a flat, blunt tool like the round end of the steel laboratory spatula to avoid damaging the battery and PCB.

The battery is glued to the PCB. The easiest way to detach the battery is by carefully inserting your tool between the battery and the metal strips on both long sides, and then using your tool as a lever. This will detach most of the glue from the battery.

Now you can lift the battery a little and carefully insert your tool below the battery. Be really careful because otherwise you could damage the PCB.

Remove the battery from the enclosure.

Inserting the battery
Put the battery back in the enclosure. Use the battery contact (arrow) to find the right position. Firmly press in the battery with your fingers so it will stick to the PCB.
Connecting the battery and the NFC antenna
Connect the battery contact and the NFC antenna’s connector to the PCB again.
NFC antenna
Battery

Use your finger to carefully press the two connectors into the appropriate sockets. You will hear them click into place.
Installing the midframe
Put the midframe back on the device and make sure it’s positioned so all the openings are over the threaded holes in the device.

Use the seventeen screws to attach the midframe to the device.
17 x 3.1 mm T3 Torx screw
Installing the control buttons
Don’t forget to install the two buttons for the power button and the volume rocker switch again. Position the two buttons as shown in the first picture to insert them into the openings. You will hear the buttons click into place in the enclosure.
Attaching the back cover
Put the back cover back in its original position on the device.

Press the back cover on all over until you hear all the hooks on the device click into place.
Inserting the SIM card tray
Insert the SIM tray back into your device. Make sure it’s aligned properly.

Ø 4.7 (133 Ratings)

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Comments

Dave 1557934238

True, but do you really need the NFC antenna anyway? Other than that, a brilliant step by step guide - thank you!

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CA 1549213989

Agree! I broke the ferrite sticker that sticks the NFC antenna to the battery, although I heat it with a hair dryer :'( There's gotta be a way...

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Emal 1526385349

Dear Ben, Thanks for the tip. We always work on our guides and maybe we'll include this step in upcoming guides. Regards, Your iDoc Team

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Ben 1522333930

It would be useful if you covered the missing step of removing the NFC antenna from the old battery and attaching it to the new battery.

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