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Motorola Moto Edge 5G 2020 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto Edge 5G 2020
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic spudger
- SIM card eject tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Motorola Moto Edge 5G 2020 screen
- Double-sided adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Lint-free cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying glass shards when removing damaged screen panels.
- Use an anti-static wrist strap during disassembly to prevent electrostatic damage to internal circuitry.
- Do not puncture or bend the lithium-ion battery while working inside the device.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely turned off before continuing.
- 2
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the tray on the bottom edge. Press firmly to pop out the tray, then slide it out.
- 3
Soften Back Cover Adhesive
3 minApply heat to the edges of the back glass using a heat gun or hair dryer on low for 2 to 3 minutes. This softens the waterproof sealant holding the back cover.
- 4
Slice Rear Glass Adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull up to create a small gap. Slide an opening pick under the glass and slice along all edges.
- 5
Remove Rear Glass Panel
2 minGently lift the back glass off the frame once all adhesive is cut. Set the panel aside in a clean, dust-free spot.
- 6
Unscrew Top Midframe Shield
3 minRemove the Phillips #000 screws securing the upper plastic motherboard cover. Organize the screws so they go back into their original locations during reassembly.
- 7
Pry Off Upper Midframe
2 minInsert a plastic spudger under the edge of the upper midframe shield. Carefully pry upward to unclip the cover and remove it from the phone.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minLocate the battery press connector on the motherboard. Use a plastic spudger to pop the connector straight up out of its socket.
- 9
Disconnect Display Flex Cable
1 minFind the display ribbon cable attached to the lower portion of the main board or sub-board. Carefully disconnect the press plug using the tip of a spudger.
- 10
Soften Front Display Adhesive
3 minHeat the front glass curved edges evenly with a heat gun for 3 minutes to break down the display adhesive. Keep the heat gun moving to avoid screen scorch.
- 11
Slice Screen Perimeter Adhesive
5 minPress a suction cup onto the front display and pull gently to lift the glass edge. Insert a thin plastic pick under the panel and carefully slide around the perimeter.
- 12
Separate Damaged Display Assembly
2 minLift the display panel away from the main frame, carefully guiding the display flex cable out through the frame slot. Discard the old display.
- 13
Clean Frame Housing
4 minScrape off residual adhesive from the frame ledge using a nylon spudger. Wipe down the entire surface with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.
- 14
Apply New Screen Adhesive
3 minLay double-sided adhesive strips along the perimeter frame where the new screen sits. Peel away the protective backing to reveal the sticky side.
- 15
Route Cable and Position Screen
3 minThread the display ribbon cable of the new screen panel through the slot in the frame. Align the screen edges with the chassis and press down evenly.
- 16
Attach Display Cable Connector
1 minAlign the display flex cable press connector over the socket on the board. Press down gently until it clicks firmly into place.
- 17
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minAlign the battery connector over its socket and press firmly straight down to re-establish power.
- 18
Reinstall Top Midframe Shield
3 minPlace the upper plastic midframe cover back onto the top of the motherboard. Reinstall and tighten all Phillips #000 screws to secure it.
- 19
Reseal Rear Glass Panel
3 minApply new double-sided adhesive around the rear housing edges. Align the back glass cover over the phone and press down firmly around all sides to seal.
After your Motorola Moto Edge 5G 2020 screen replacement
Power the Moto Edge 5G 2020 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 5G 2020 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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