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Motorola Moto G Play 2021 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G Play 2021
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Suction cup tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement display screen for Moto G Play (2021)
- Double-sided adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from fine glass shards when removing broken screens.
- Disconnect the battery before disconnecting or reconnecting internal components to prevent electrical shorts.
- Do not bend, puncture, or apply pressure to the soft lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button until the menu appears, then tap Power Off to safely shut down the device.
- 2
Eject SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject pin into the hole on the left edge of the phone. Push firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it.
- 3
Insert Prying Tool into Back Cover
2 minInsert a plastic prying tool into the seam between the plastic back cover and the display frame near the SIM card slot.
- 4
Unclip Rear Cover
3 minSlide the plastic prying tool along the entire perimeter to release the plastic clips securing the back cover.
- 5
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minGently lift the back cover and use a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint reader flex cable from the motherboard.
- 6
Unscrew Motherboard Cover
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all screws securing the upper motherboard shield.
- 7
Remove Motherboard Cover
1 minLift the plastic motherboard shield off the phone using tweezers or your fingers.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pop the battery connector straight up off the motherboard to eliminate power.
- 9
Unscrew Speaker Module
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws holding down the lower speaker assembly at the bottom of the device.
- 10
Remove Speaker Module
1 minPry up the lower loudspeaker cover with a spudger and set it aside.
- 11
Disconnect Display Cable
1 minUse your spudger to disconnect the screen press-fit connector from the motherboard.
- 12
Heat Screen Edges
3 minApply heat evenly around the front glass edges using a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the screen adhesive.
- 13
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the bottom section of the screen and press firmly to create a seal.
- 14
Create Gap Under Glass
2 minPull up on the suction cup ring to create a slight gap between the glass screen and the middle frame.
- 15
Slice Screen Adhesive
4 minInsert an opening pick into the gap and slide it along all four edges to slice through the adhesive.
- 16
Remove Damaged Screen
2 minLift the screen away from the housing while carefully feeding the display flex cable through the slot in the frame.
- 17
Clean Frame Residue
3 minScrape off residual adhesive from the frame ledges using a spudger and clean the surface with isopropyl alcohol.
- 18
Apply Screen Adhesive
3 minLay down double-sided adhesive strips along the top, bottom, and side recess areas of the inner frame.
- 19
Install New Screen
3 minThread the new display flex cable through the frame slot and press the screen firmly into place along the frame perimeter.
After your Motorola Moto G Play 2021 screen replacement
Power the Moto G Play 2021 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 Play 2021 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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