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Motorola Moto G23 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G23
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G23 screen assembly
- Double-sided adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from fine glass shards.
- Disconnect the battery before handling motherboard or screen cables.
- Do not puncture or pry against the battery with sharp metal tools.
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 starting.
- 2
Remove SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left side of the frame. Press firmly to pop the tray out and pull it free.
- 3
Heat Back Cover
2 minApply a heat gun on low heat around the perimeter of the back panel for two minutes to soften adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the glass/plastic back panel to create a firm seal.
- 5
Create Initial Opening Gap
2 minPull up on the suction cup while steadying the frame to lift the rear cover slightly. Slide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap.
- 6
Slice Back Cover Adhesive
3 minSlide the plastic pick around all edges to slice through the adhesive layer. Take care near the side power button to avoid damaging internal cables.
- 7
Disconnect Fingerprint Reader
2 minGently hinge open the back cover from the right side. Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor ribbon cable.
- 8
Unscrew Midframe
3 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the internal plastic midframe cover.
- 9
Unclip Plastic Midframe
2 minInsert a spudger around the seam of the plastic midframe to release its plastic retention clips, then lift it away.
- 10
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minLocate the battery flex connector on the motherboard and use a plastic spudger to pry it straight up.
- 11
Unplug Display Flex Connector
1 minUse the edge of your spudger to disconnect the main screen ribbon cable from the motherboard.
- 12
Heat Front Screen
2 minWarm the front screen edges evenly using a heat gun for two minutes to loosen the display adhesive bond.
- 13
Slice Screen Adhesive
3 minAttach a suction cup near the top edge of the screen, pull upward, and insert a thin pick under the screen border.
- 14
Separate Broken Screen
2 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the screen and thread the flex cable through the frame slot as you lift the display off.
- 15
Clean Frame Perimeter
4 minScrape off residual glue and broken glass fragments from the metal bezel using a spudger and isopropyl alcohol.
- 16
Apply Fresh Display Adhesive
3 minLay down narrow double-sided adhesive strips along the entire inner ledge of the phone frame.
- 17
Install Replacement Screen
3 minThread the new screen flex cable through the slot, align the display squarely over the frame, and press firmly along the borders.
- 18
Reconnect Cables and Test
4 minPlug in the display cable and battery cable, attach the midframe, temporarily reconnect the back panel, and test touch functionality before full reassembly.
After your Motorola Moto G23 screen replacement
Power the Moto G23 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 G23 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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