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Motorola Moto G Fast Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G Fast
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic opening tools
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Plastic spudger
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Motorola Moto G Fast replacement screen
- Display adhesive strips or B-7000 glue
- Rear cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against flying glass fragments when removing a shattered screen.
- Disconnect the battery before unseating or handling internal electronics to avoid short circuits.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply force to the lithium-ion battery.
- Control heat gun temperatures to avoid overheating internal components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is fully shut down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the tray on the left edge. Push firmly to eject the tray and set it aside.
- 3
Heat Rear Panel
2 minUse a heat gun or hairdryer on low heat to warm the rear panel edges for 2 minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the back cover.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear panel. Press down firmly to create a tight seal.
- 5
Slice Rear Adhesive
4 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then insert a plastic opening pick. Slide the pick around all edges to slice through the adhesive.
- 6
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minLift the rear panel slowly from the right side like a book cover. Use tweezers or a spudger to detach the fingerprint sensor flex cable from the motherboard.
- 7
Unscrew Motherboard Cover
3 minRemove the Phillips screws securing the plastic motherboard bracket. Keep track of each screw for reassembly.
- 8
Remove Motherboard Cover
1 minPry up the edges of the plastic motherboard cover using a spudger. Lift it off the phone and set it aside.
- 9
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger. This prevents electrical shorts during the repair.
- 10
Disconnect Display Cable
1 minLocate the screen flex cable connector on the motherboard. Pry it straight up from the board with a spudger.
- 11
Heat Front Screen
3 minApply heat around the display perimeter for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the screen adhesive.
- 12
Pry Front Screen
5 minAttach a suction cup to the front glass, pull up gently, and insert an opening pick into the gap. Slide the pick along all sides to detach the screen.
- 13
Remove Display Assembly
2 minLift the damaged display away from the frame while carefully threading the attached flex cable through the slot.
- 14
Clean Frame Adhesive
4 minScrape away remaining glue and glass debris from the recessed frame channel using tweezers and isopropyl alcohol. Ensure the surface is completely flat.
- 15
Apply Frame Adhesive
3 minApply double-sided display adhesive tape or a thin bead of B-7000 glue along the inner rim of the frame.
- 16
Mount Replacement Screen
2 minThread the replacement screen flex cable through the frame opening. Align the display edges accurately and press it firmly into the frame.
- 17
Connect Display Cable
1 minAlign the display flex cable connector over its socket on the motherboard and press down until it snaps into place.
- 18
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minSnap the battery flex cable connector back onto its corresponding motherboard socket.
- 19
Reinstall Motherboard Cover
3 minPosition the plastic motherboard cover back over the top board and secure all Phillips screws.
- 20
Reconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minHold the rear cover near the device and press the fingerprint sensor cable connector back onto the motherboard.
- 21
Seal Rear Cover
3 minApply new adhesive strips along the rear panel perimeter, align the cover over the body, and press firmly around all edges.
After your Motorola Moto G Fast screen replacement
Power the Moto G Fast 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 G Fast job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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