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Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2022 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2022
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
- Nylon spudger
Parts / materials
- Replacement display assembly
- Display frame adhesive strips
- Back cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to shield eyes from flying glass shards during screen removal.
- Disconnect the battery cable immediately after opening the device to prevent electrical shorts.
- Keep heat application below 80°C (176°F) to protect heat-sensitive internal components.
- Discharge the phone battery below 25% before beginning repair to reduce thermal event risks.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the Stylus
1 minPress the spring-loaded stylus at the bottom right corner until it pops out. Slide the stylus completely out of its housing slot.
- 2
Remove the SIM Card Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left side of the device. Push firmly until the tray ejects, then pull it out completely.
- 3
Heat the Back Cover
3 minApply heat around the outer edges of the rear plastic cover using a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes. This softens the factory adhesive securing the back cover.
- 4
Attach the Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the rear panel. Pull up gently on the ring to create a small separation gap between the cover and the frame.
- 5
Insert an Opening Pick
2 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created by the suction cup. Slide it slightly along the bottom seam.
- 6
Slice the Back Cover Adhesive
4 minSlide the pick carefully around all four edges of the back panel to cut through the glue. Keep the pick shallow on the right edge to avoid damaging internal sensor cables.
- 7
Disconnect the Fingerprint Cable
2 minGently lift the back cover off to the right side like a book. Use tweezers to pop the fingerprint reader flex connector off the motherboard.
- 8
Unscrew the Motherboard Bracket
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws holding down the upper protective plastic motherboard bracket.
- 9
Remove the Motherboard Bracket
2 minInsert a spudger under the motherboard shield and pry it up. Lift the plastic cover away from the device.
- 10
Disconnect the Battery Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex cable straight up from its motherboard socket. This cuts power to the phone during the repair.
- 11
Disconnect the Display Flex Cable
1 minLocate the wide display ribbon cable on the motherboard. Pry the display connector straight up to disconnect it.
- 12
Unscrew the Loudspeaker Assembly
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing at the bottom of the chassis.
- 13
Remove the Loudspeaker
2 minPry up the speaker module from the bottom frame edge and remove it from the device.
- 14
Heat the Front Screen
3 minHeat the front glass edges evenly for 3 minutes to loosen the perimeter screen adhesive.
- 15
Slice the Screen Adhesive
4 minInsert a thin pick under the screen glass edge and slice around the entire perimeter of the screen. Take care near the top earpiece speaker cutout.
- 16
Remove the Damaged Screen
2 minLift the broken display away from the frame while threading its ribbon cable through the chassis slot. Discard the damaged panel.
- 17
Clean Frame Adhesive Residue
4 minScrape away remaining glue and glass pieces from the inner frame ledge using isopropyl alcohol and a pry tool.
- 18
Apply New Display Adhesive
3 minApply custom cut adhesive strips along the entire perimeter rim of the phone frame.
- 19
Install the Replacement Screen
3 minThread the flex cable of the new display through the frame slot. Align the panel precisely and press it flat into the frame adhesive.
- 20
Reconnect the Display Cable
1 minPress the new screen flex connector firmly into its socket on the motherboard until it snaps into place.
- 21
Reconnect the Battery
1 minPress the battery cable press-fit connector back into its receptacle on the logic board.
- 22
Secure the Motherboard Bracket
3 minReinstall the upper plastic bracket and tighten all saved Phillips #00 screws.
- 23
Reinstall the Loudspeaker
2 minPlace the bottom speaker module into position and replace its retaining screws.
- 24
Reconnect the Fingerprint Sensor
2 minHold the back cover close to the frame and plug the fingerprint ribbon cable back onto the motherboard.
- 25
Reseal the Back Cover
3 minApply new adhesive strips along the rear frame edges, then press the back cover flush onto the phone.
- 26
Reinsert Stylus and SIM Tray
1 minPush the SIM card tray back into its slot until flush, then reinsert the stylus into its bottom port.
After your Motorola Moto G Stylus 4G 2022 screen replacement
Power the Moto G Stylus 4G 2022 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 Stylus 4G 2022 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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