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Motorola Moto G54 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G54
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- SIM card eject tool
Parts / materials
- Motorola Moto G54 screen replacement
- Pre-cut screen adhesive tape
- Rear cover adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol 99%
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from loose glass fragments during display removal.
- Disconnect battery cable prior to handling screen connectors to avoid motherboard damage.
- Do not overheat the rear panel or battery to prevent thermal damage.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power down the 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
Eject the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the SIM tray on the top left edge. Push firmly straight in until the tray pops out, then remove it.
- 3
Heat the rear panel
2 minUse a heat gun on low or a hairdryer to warm the back cover edges for 2 minutes to soften the factory adhesive.
- 4
Slice rear panel adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull up slightly. Insert a thin plastic opening pick between the back cover and frame, sliding around the perimeter.
- 5
Remove the rear panel
1 minGently lift the plastic rear panel off the phone body. Set it aside in a safe, clean spot.
- 6
Unscrew midframe fasteners
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws securing the internal plastic midframe cover.
- 7
Disconnect fingerprint sensor flex
2 minSlightly pry up the midframe and use plastic tweezers to unclip the fingerprint reader flex cable from the motherboard.
- 8
Pry up the midframe
2 minInsert a plastic pry tool under the midframe bezel and snap it off the clips surrounding the perimeter.
- 9
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minLocate the battery connector on the motherboard and pop it up using a plastic opening tool to cut off power.
- 10
Disconnect display flex cable
1 minUnplug the screen flex ribbon cable from its connector on the bottom motherboard assembly.
- 11
Heat the display assembly
3 minApply heat evenly across the front screen glass using a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes to break down the screen glue.
- 12
Attach suction cup
1 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower third of the cracked glass screen to create a secure lifting grip.
- 13
Slice display perimeter adhesive
5 minPull up on the suction cup handle and insert a thin plastic pick between the glass frame lip and the display panel. Slice carefully around all four sides.
- 14
Remove the broken screen
2 minLift the damaged display away from the frame while threading its ribbon cable through the chassis slot.
- 15
Clean old display adhesive
4 minScrape away remaining glue residue and loose glass splinters from the frame perimeter using tweezers and isopropyl alcohol.
- 16
Apply fresh screen adhesive
3 minLay down double-sided pre-cut adhesive tape along the inside ledge of the phone chassis frame.
- 17
Thread new screen cable
2 minGuide the ribbon cable of the replacement display panel through the designated slot in the front frame.
- 18
Press new display onto frame
2 minAlign the replacement screen carefully over the frame cutouts and press firmly along the border to seal the bond.
- 19
Connect new display flex
1 minPress the screen ribbon cable connector firmly onto the corresponding socket on the board until it clicks.
- 20
Reconnect the battery cable
1 minSnap the battery flex connector back down onto the motherboard terminal.
- 21
Reattach midframe and fingerprint connector
3 minReconnect the fingerprint reader flex, align the midframe, and press around the perimeter until all clips lock in place.
- 22
Secure midframe screws
3 minReinstall and tighten all Phillips #00 screws into the internal midframe structure.
- 23
Seal the rear panel
2 minApply fresh rear cover adhesive strips, position the back cover onto the housing, and apply pressure along edges to seal.
- 24
Reinstall SIM card tray
1 minSlide the SIM tray back into its slot on the side of the phone until it sits flush.
After your Motorola Moto G54 screen replacement
Power the Moto G54 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 G54 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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