moto g - 2026 Check for Physical Damage
moto g - 2026
Check for Physical DamageThese examples help you identify physical or liquid damage that could affect the performance of your moto g - 2026.
Before you begin
Prepaid service customers
: Visit a Verizon store to order warranty replacements. Orders for prepaid warranty issues can't be processed via Customer Service.Standard service customers
: If you need to replace your device under warranty and the device has unreasonable wear and tear or any of the following, you could be assessed a damaged device fee.Liquid or Corrosion Evidence
- To identify if your device has water damage, check for:
- corrosion, discoloration, or fuzzy growth on the charging, headset, SIM or memory ports.
- moisture under the display screen.
- Liquid Detection Indicator (LDI) / Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) is activated. The Pixel 10 / 10 Pro / 10 Pro XL uses a Electronic Liquid Damage Indicator due to having no SIM card tray sticker. To view if the device has come into contact with liquid follow these steps:
- Ensure the device is powered off.
- Press and hold thePower and Volume Down buttonson the right edge of the device until Fastboot mode (image of a triangle with an exclamation point) appears, then release.
- View the Liquid Detection Indicator (LDI) status:
- undetected: No liquid has been detected.
- detected: The device has been in contact with liquid.
Damaged Ports
- View the following ports using a bright light and magnifier if possible:
- USB / Charging: Examples of charging port damage include but are not limited to:
- Port is loose or wiggles
- Bent
- Corrosion
Display Issues or Damaged Buttons / Camera
Examples of screen damage / button issues include but are not limited to:
- Display: Examples of display issues include but are not limited to solid line(s) present across the screen, bleeding display, punctures, cracks or excessive scratches.
- Separation: Examples of separation include but are not limited to lens or housing separating from device frame.
- Missing physical buttons: Volume, Power / Side button missing or damaged.
- Warping: Device or screen won't lay flat.
- Pixel Deformities: Caused by physical impact to the screen or device.
- Camera: Missing or cracked camera lens.
Hardware Modifications
- A hardware modification is any physical change made to the device not performed by the manufacturer or an authorized agent of the manufacturer.
- Most alterations of this type are cosmetic but involve opening the device case in a way that voids the manufacturer's original warranty and is considered physical damage.
- Hardware modifications include, but are not limited to:
- bezels or cases that involve opening the case and removing the original housing.
- non-removable back case detached.
- device screens replaced.
- aftermarket decorations attached permanently to the device.
Replacement Options
If damage is found, several replacement options may be available.