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Motorola Moto Edge 20 Fusion Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto Edge 20 Fusion
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening tools
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Tweezers
- Plastic spudger
- SIM eject tool
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto Edge 20 Fusion screen assembly
- Pre-cut screen adhesive tape
- Rear cover replacement adhesive
- High-concentration isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against sharp glass fragments when removing a shattered screen.
- Always disconnect the battery press connector before unplugging or attaching other internal components.
- Keep heat sources moving continuously to avoid thermal damage to internal components or the battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power down device
1 minTurn off your Moto Edge 20 Fusion completely before starting the repair. Press and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Remove SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the card tray on the left side of the frame. Push firmly to eject the tray and set it aside.
- 3
Heat back cover
3 minApply a heat gun or hairdryer to the edges of the rear panel for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the underlying adhesive. Keep the heat source moving constantly to avoid scorching the plastic.
- 4
Attach suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear panel near the bottom edge. Press down firmly to create a tight seal against the glass plastic.
- 5
Slice back cover adhesive
5 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert a plastic opening pick. Slide the pick around all four edges of the back cover to slice through the adhesive.
- 6
Remove back cover
2 minCarefully lift the back cover off the chassis. Set the rear panel aside in a clean, dust-free area.
- 7
Unbolt motherboard bracket screws
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the upper motherboard protective cover. Store the screws in a magnetic tray to avoid losing them.
- 8
Detach motherboard cover
2 minInsert a plastic spudger under the motherboard bracket and gently pry it up to unclip it. Lift the bracket off the phone frame.
- 9
Disconnect battery cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to lever the battery press connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard. This prevents electrical shorts during the rest of the repair.
- 10
Disconnect screen flex cable
1 minLocate the display flex connector attached to the lower section of the motherboard. Gently pry it up with the flat end of a spudger.
- 11
Heat screen assembly
3 minApply heat to the front glass perimeter with a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes. Warm the frame evenly to loosen the strong display panel adhesive.
- 12
Insert pick under screen
2 minPlace a suction cup on the lower half of the display screen and pull up to create a gap between the glass and the plastic frame border. Insert an opening pick into the gap.
- 13
Separate screen from frame
5 minSlide opening picks along all edges of the display to slice the adhesive. Carefully lift the damaged screen off the frame, threading the display flex cable through the frame slot.
- 14
Clean old adhesive residue
5 minScrape away lingering adhesive strips and glass bits from the frame ledge using tweezers and isopropyl alcohol. Ensure the frame channel is completely flat and clean.
- 15
Apply new screen adhesive
4 minLay pre-cut adhesive strips along the inner border of the display frame. Press down firmly on the adhesive tape and remove the protective film backing.
- 16
Install new screen
3 minThread the new screen flex cable through the slot in the phone frame. Align the display assembly precisely with the borders and press it flush into the frame.
- 17
Connect display and battery
2 minPress the screen flex cable connector onto its motherboard socket until it clicks into place. Reconnect the battery flex cable to the motherboard.
- 18
Reinstall motherboard cover
3 minPosition the plastic motherboard protective bracket back over the upper circuit board. Reinstall and tighten all Phillips screws securely.
- 19
Reattach back cover
3 minApply new adhesive tape around the perimeter of the frame, then press the rear panel firmly back onto the chassis. Apply light, even pressure along the outer borders for a secure seal.
- 20
Reinsert SIM tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray into its slot on the left edge of the phone frame until it sits completely flush. Turn on the phone to test display touch responsiveness and display quality.
After your Motorola Moto Edge 20 Fusion screen replacement
Power the Moto Edge 20 Fusion back on and test the screen replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Motorola Moto Edge 20 Fusion job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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