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Motorola G85 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola G85
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G85 display assembly
- Adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Wear protective safety glasses to prevent eye injury from cracked glass splinters.
- Disconnect the battery before touching internal components to prevent electrical shorts.
- Do not puncture or flex the lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Down Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select power off to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject pin into the tray hole near the bottom edge and pull out the SIM card tray.
- 3
Heat Rear Cover
2 minUse a heat gun on low heat around the rear cover edges for two minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup onto the lower section of the rear glass panel and pull upward gently to form a small gap.
- 5
Slice Rear Cover Adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it along all sides to slice through the adhesive seal.
- 6
Remove Rear Cover
1 minCarefully lift the rear cover completely off the phone chassis and set it aside.
- 7
Unscrew Midframe Cover
3 minUse a Phillips screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the plastic midframe shield.
- 8
Detach Midframe Cover
2 minInsert a plastic pry tool under the edge of the midframe shield and gently lift it off the motherboard.
- 9
Disconnect Battery Connector
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up from the motherboard using a plastic opening tool.
- 10
Disconnect Display Flex Cable
1 minLocate the display flex cable on the motherboard and pop its connector loose with a plastic tool.
- 11
Heat Front Display Perimeter
3 minApply even heat along the front screen edges for three minutes to weaken the screen frame glue.
- 12
Slice Display Adhesive
5 minApply a suction cup to the glass, create a small gap, and slide an opening pick around the curved pOLED screen edges.
- 13
Remove Damaged Screen Assembly
2 minLift the display off the frame while carefully guiding the attached flex cable through the frame slot.
- 14
Scrape Frame Adhesive Residue
4 minClean the inner ledge of the phone frame with isopropyl alcohol and a pick to clear old glue.
- 15
Apply New Screen Adhesive
3 minLay double-sided adhesive strips along the perimeter ledge of the inner frame.
- 16
Position New Screen Assembly
3 minThread the replacement screen's flex cable through the frame slot and press the display firmly into place.
- 17
Connect Display and Battery Cables
2 minSnap the display flex connector onto the motherboard, followed by reconnecting the battery press connector.
- 18
Reattach Midframe Screws
3 minPlace the midframe shield back over the motherboard and tighten all Phillips screws securely.
- 19
Reseal Rear Cover
2 minApply adhesive strips along the back edge, align the rear panel, and press firmly to seal the device.
After your Motorola G85 screen replacement
Power the G85 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 G85 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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