Moto C Motherboard Cover Replacement

Insert a thumbnail, or spudger, into the notch on the bottom right corner to start separating the phone unit from the back cover.

Move it to the bottom left corner and pry the phone unit out of the back cover until you can get a good grip.

Lift the phone out of the back cover.

Use a finger or spudger to lever the battery out of its recess and remove it.

Remove the six 3.5 mm long Torx T5 screws.

Insert an opening pick between the cover and the motherboard near the SIM 2 slot where the power buttons are located.

Slide and twist the opening pick to pry open the plastic clips securing the cover.

Slide an opening pick between the cover and the motherboard on the opposite side next to the SD card slot.

Twist the opening pick to pry open the plastic clips securing the cover.

Remove the motherboard cover.