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Motorola Moto Edge 60 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto Edge 60
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Suction cup
- Plastic opening pick
- Precision Phillips screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- SIM eject tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto Edge 60 screen assembly
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Pre-cut back cover adhesive
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against glass splinters when removing broken screen panels.
- Disconnect the battery flex cable immediately after opening the device to prevent electrical shorts.
- Use caution when heating the phone to avoid thermal damage to internal components.
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 fully shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Eject SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the pinhole next to the tray at the bottom edge. Pull the tray out of the housing and set it aside.
- 3
Heat the back panel
2 minApply a heat gun evenly along the perimeter of the back glass for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull upward to form a small seam.
- 5
Insert opening pick
1 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the seam created between the back panel and frame.
- 6
Slice rear adhesive
3 minGlide the opening pick around all four edges of the back panel to slice through the adhesive.
- 7
Detach rear glass
1 minLift the back panel straight up off the chassis and set it face down on a clean surface.
- 8
Unscrew upper midframe
2 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the plastic top motherboard cover and wireless charging coil.
- 9
Remove motherboard bracket
1 minInsert a spudger under the motherboard shield and gently pry it out of the chassis.
- 10
Disconnect battery cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to lift the battery press connector straight up off its motherboard socket.
- 11
Unscrew bottom speaker
2 minRemove the Phillips screws holding the lower loudspeaker housing in place.
- 12
Remove loudspeaker housing
1 minPry up the loudspeaker module from the bottom of the frame and lift it out.
- 13
Disconnect display flex cable
1 minPry up the display ribbon connector from its socket on the mainboard.
- 14
Heat front display panel
3 minApply heat to the front glass perimeter using a heat gun for three minutes to weaken the screen glue.
- 15
Position suction cup on glass
1 minPress a suction cup onto the lower half of the front display glass.
- 16
Slice display adhesive
4 minInsert an opening pick under the display bezel and slice carefully along all sides.
- 17
Remove damaged screen
2 minThread the display flex cable back through the frame slot as you lift the old screen away.
- 18
Clean chassis frame
3 minScrape remaining glass fragments and glue residue off the frame perimeter using tweezers and alcohol.
- 19
Apply display adhesive
3 minLay pre-cut adhesive strips along the inner frame ledge of the phone chassis.
- 20
Mount new display panel
2 minFeed the new screen flex cable through the slot and press the display firmly into the frame.
- 21
Connect display ribbon
1 minAlign and snap the display flex cable back onto its motherboard terminal.
- 22
Reconnect battery ribbon
1 minPress the battery connector down onto the motherboard until it snaps securely in place.
- 23
Reinstall loudspeaker housing
2 minPlace the loudspeaker assembly back into the lower frame and tighten its securing screws.
- 24
Reinstall motherboard bracket
2 minPosition the upper shield over the motherboard and replace all retaining screws.
- 25
Seal back cover
2 minApply fresh adhesive tape to the back frame and press the rear glass firmly to complete the assembly.
After your Motorola Moto Edge 60 screen replacement
Power the Moto Edge 60 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 60 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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