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Motorola Moto G7 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G7
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Motorola Moto G7 replacement display screen
- Pre-cut frame adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+ concentration)
- Lint-free cleaning cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes from glass splinters when removing a cracked screen.
- Do not puncture or pry hard against the battery with sharp metal tools.
- Keep heat gun temperatures moderate to avoid melting plastic internal components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before starting.
- 2
Heat the rear glass cover
3 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer around the back cover edges for 2-3 minutes. This softens the rear panel adhesive gasket.
- 3
Attach a suction cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the rear glass panel. Pull up gently to create a tiny gap between the glass and frame.
- 4
Insert a plastic opening pick
2 minSlide a plastic opening pick into the gap created near the USB-C port. Keep the pick flat to prevent internal damage.
- 5
Slice through the rear adhesive
4 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the back glass to slice through the adhesive seal. Reheat edges if you feel excessive tension.
- 6
Lift the rear glass cover
2 minPivot the rear glass open from the left side like a book cover. Do not pull it away completely yet, as the fingerprint sensor is still connected.
- 7
Unscrew the upper motherboard shield
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the plastic upper bracket. Lift the bracket clear using precision tweezers.
- 8
Disconnect the fingerprint sensor
2 minUse a spudger to pry the fingerprint sensor flex cable connector straight up from the motherboard socket. Set the rear panel aside.
- 9
Disconnect the battery flex cable
1 minPry the battery connector up from its socket on the motherboard using a plastic spudger. This cuts power to prevent electrical shorts.
- 10
Remove the speaker housing screws
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws holding the lower speaker enclosure to the frame. Pry up and remove the speaker housing.
- 11
Disconnect the display flex cable
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pop the display ribbon cable off its motherboard connector socket.
- 12
Heat the front display assembly
3 minApply heat evenly across the front screen perimeter for 3 minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 13
Pry the display panel free
5 minInsert a thin opening pick under the edge of the front glass and cut around the perimeter. Carefully unthread the flex cable through the chassis slot as you lift the screen away.
- 14
Clean old adhesive from the frame
4 minScrape off residual adhesive using a spudger and clean the frame rim with isopropyl alcohol. Ensure no glass splinters remain on the ledge.
- 15
Test the new screen assembly
5 minTemporarily thread the new screen cable through the frame, connect it alongside the battery, and power on the phone to test display and touch capabilities. Power off and disconnect when finished.
- 16
Apply fresh display adhesive
3 minLine the perimeter of the internal frame with pre-cut double-sided adhesive strips. Press firmly into place and peel off the protective backing strips.
- 17
Mount the replacement screen
3 minThread the display flex cable through the slot and carefully seat the screen into the frame. Press along the perimeter to secure the bond.
- 18
Reinstall internal components
5 minReconnect the display cable, battery cable, lower speaker, and fingerprint reader. Secure all plastic brackets with their respective Phillips #00 screws.
- 19
Seal the rear glass panel
4 minApply double-sided adhesive strips along the back cover edges, align the panel, and press firmly to seal. Place under a light weight for 15 minutes to ensure a strong hold.
After your Motorola Moto G7 screen replacement
Power the Moto G7 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 G7 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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