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Motorola Moto Edge 20 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto Edge 20
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Suction cup
- Plastic opening picks
- Plastic spudger
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Motorola Moto Edge 20 screen assembly
- Pre-cut screen adhesive strips
- Back panel adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Lint-free cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against flying glass splinters during screen removal.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging delicate electronic components with static discharge.
- Do not puncture or apply direct heat directly over the lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down the Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Shut Down to turn off your phone completely.
- 2
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole on the top edge and remove the SIM card tray.
- 3
Heat the Back Cover
3 minApply a heat gun evenly around all four edges of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach a Suction Cup
2 minPress a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull up firmly to create a small gap.
- 5
Slice the Back Adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it along the perimeter to cut through the seal.
- 6
Remove the Back Panel
2 minCarefully lift the back cover off the chassis and set it aside in a safe location.
- 7
Unscrew the Midframe Cover
4 minUse a Phillips #00 driver to remove all screws securing the plastic midframe shield.
- 8
Detach the Midframe
3 minInsert a plastic spudger along the frame edge to unclip and remove the midframe cover.
- 9
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery connector directly up from the motherboard to prevent accidental short circuits.
- 10
Disconnect the Display Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to detach the screen flex cable connector from the motherboard.
- 11
Disconnect the Interconnect Cable
2 minUnplug the sub-board interconnect ribbon cable to clear access to the display routing path.
- 12
Heat the Front Display
3 minHeat the front glass edges with a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 13
Insert Opening Pick Under Glass
2 minPlace a suction cup on the screen, pull upward, and slide a thin pick beneath the glass edge.
- 14
Cut the Display Adhesive
6 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the display assembly to separate it from the frame.
- 15
Remove the Damaged Screen
2 minThread the screen flex cable out through the frame slot and lift the display assembly away.
- 16
Clean Frame Recess
5 minScrape away old adhesive residue and glass fragments using isopropyl alcohol and tweezers.
- 17
Dry Fit the Replacement Screen
5 minPass the new display cable through the slot, connect it to the board, and test power and touch features.
- 18
Apply Screen Adhesive
4 minDisconnect the test assembly and line the outer perimeter of the frame with pre-cut adhesive strips.
- 19
Seat the New Display
3 minThread the display cable through the slot and press the screen firmly into the frame bezel.
- 20
Reconnect Display and Battery Cables
2 minSnap the display, interconnect, and battery flex connectors firmly back onto their motherboard sockets.
- 21
Reinstall the Midframe
2 minAlign the plastic midframe shield over the motherboard and press down until all clips snap shut.
- 22
Secure Midframe Screws
4 minReinstall and tighten all Phillips #00 screws to hold the midframe assembly in place.
- 23
Re-Seal the Back Cover
3 minApply fresh back cover adhesive strips, position the back cover, and press edges firmly to seal.
- 24
Reinsert SIM Tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the frame until it sits flush.
After your Motorola Moto Edge 20 screen replacement
Power the Moto Edge 20 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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