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Motorola Moto G60S Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G60S
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Spudger tool
- SIM card eject tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Double-sided adhesive strips
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection to prevent glass splinters from entering your eyes.
- Ensure the battery is discharged below 25% to minimize thermal risk if punctured.
- Work in a well-ventilated space when using isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left side of the phone. Push firmly to eject the tray and pull it out.
- 2
Heat Rear Cover
3 minUse a heat gun or hair dryer to apply warm air to the outer edges of the back cover for two minutes. This softens the factory adhesive holding the cover.
- 3
Slice Back Cover Adhesive
5 minAttach a suction cup to the lower back cover and pull gently to create a small gap. Insert a thin plastic prying pick and slide it around the perimeter to slice the adhesive.
- 4
Remove Rear Cover
2 minCarefully lift the rear cover off the phone frame once all adhesive strips are detached. Set the back cover aside in a safe spot.
- 5
Unscrew Motherboard Shield
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws securing the plastic motherboard protective cover. Store the screws systematically by location.
- 6
Remove Motherboard Shield
2 minInsert a spudger under the edge of the plastic motherboard shield and lift it away from the housing.
- 7
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat edge of a plastic spudger to pry the battery press-connector straight up from its motherboard socket. This prevents electrical shorts during repair.
- 8
Unscrew Loudspeaker Module
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws holding the lower speaker assembly in place at the bottom of the device.
- 9
Remove Loudspeaker Module
2 minPry up the loudspeaker module using a plastic prying tool and lift it out of the lower chassis.
- 10
Disconnect Display Cable
1 minLocate the display flex cable on the lower sub-board assembly. Pry the connector up using a plastic spudger.
- 11
Heat Front Screen
3 minApply heat evenly across the front screen for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the display adhesive. Keep the heat source moving to avoid localized thermal damage.
- 12
Slice Screen Adhesive
5 minPress a suction cup onto the screen and pull upward to form a gap along the screen edge. Slide an opening pick through the seam to cut the adhesive around all four sides.
- 13
Remove Damaged Screen
3 minSlowly pivot the cracked screen away from the frame while threading the attached display flex cable through the frame slot.
- 14
Clean Frame Perimeter
4 minScrape off residual adhesive from the frame using a plastic spudger. Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol with a lint-free cloth to thoroughly clean the rim.
- 15
Apply New Adhesive
4 minLay double-sided adhesive strips along the recessed outer ledge of the phone frame. Peel away the protective backing layer from the strips.
- 16
Install New Screen
3 minFeed the display flex cable of the new screen panel through the frame slot. Align the panel precisely with the frame edges and press down gently.
- 17
Connect Display Cable
2 minAlign and press the display flex connector onto the sub-board socket until it snaps securely into place.
- 18
Reconnect Battery Cable
1 minAlign the battery press-connector over its socket on the motherboard and press down firmly to connect power.
- 19
Reinstall Loudspeaker Module
3 minPosition the loudspeaker housing back over the bottom sub-board and tighten the Phillips #00 screws firmly.
- 20
Reinstall Motherboard Shield
3 minSnap the upper plastic motherboard shield back onto the mainboard area and secure it with its Phillips screws.
- 21
Secure Rear Cover
3 minApply fresh adhesive tape along the rear housing, align the back cover, and press firmly around all edges to seal the phone.
- 22
Reinsert SIM Tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the side of the device until it sits flush.
After your Motorola Moto G60S screen replacement
Power the Moto G60S 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 G60S job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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