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Motorola Moto G8 Power Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G8 Power
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hairdryer
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Plastic spudger
- SIM eject tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement screen for Motorola Moto G8 Power
- B-7000 display adhesive or pre-cut adhesive strips
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying glass shards during screen separation.
- Do not bend or puncture the lithium-ion battery during removal to avoid thermal runaway hazards.
- Disconnect the battery before handling any internal logic board connections.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Shut Down on the screen. Ensure the device is fully powered off before starting.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the left edge of the phone. Push firmly until the tray pops out, then remove it.
- 3
Heat Rear Cover
3 minApply heat evenly around the outer edges of the rear cover using a heat gun for two to three minutes. This softens the factory adhesive holding the plastic panel.
- 4
Slice Rear Cover Adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back cover and pull upward to create a small gap. Insert an opening pick into the gap and slide it around the perimeter to slice the adhesive.
- 5
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minGently lift the back cover from the right side, taking care not to strain the attached ribbon cable. Use a plastic spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor flex cable.
- 6
Unscrew Motherboard Cover
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all screws securing the top motherboard shield. Store the screws in a organizer tray to track their original locations.
- 7
Remove Motherboard Cover
2 minPry up the edges of the plastic motherboard cover with a spudger and lift it clear of the chassis.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to lift the battery connector straight up from its motherboard socket. This prevents short circuits while working on the internal components.
- 9
Unscrew Speaker Assembly
3 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the lower loudspeaker housing at the bottom of the device.
- 10
Remove Speaker Housing
1 minInsert a spudger beneath the edge of the loudspeaker assembly and carefully pry it out of the frame.
- 11
Disconnect Display Cable
1 minUse a spudger to pop the main display flex cable connector off its socket on the bottom sub-board.
- 12
Remove Battery
5 minApply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the battery edges to loosen the glue beneath it. Use a flat plastic card to lever the battery up from the frame.
- 13
Heat Front Screen
2 minUse your heat gun to warm the front glass perimeter for about two minutes, weakening the adhesive holding the display.
- 14
Separate Display Assembly
5 minPress a suction cup onto the screen, lift up, and slide an opening pick between the screen frame and display glass. Work the pick around all four sides to free the display.
- 15
Remove Broken Screen
2 minLift the damaged display off the phone frame while guiding its flex cable out through the slot in the midframe.
- 16
Clean Frame Recess
4 minScrape off all old glue, dust, and loose glass shards from the frame recess using tweezers and alcohol wipes. A clean frame ensures the new screen sits completely flush.
- 17
Apply Frame Adhesive
3 minLay down double-sided pre-cut adhesive strips or a thin line of liquid frame adhesive along the internal perimeter of the screen bezel.
- 18
Install Replacement Screen
3 minThread the ribbon cable of the new screen through the frame slot. Align the screen edges precisely and press it firmly into the chassis.
- 19
Reinstall Battery and Flexes
2 minPlace the battery back into its compartment, then reconnect the display cable flex and the battery connector to their respective sockets.
- 20
Reattach Internal Shields
4 minPosition the top motherboard shield and lower speaker cover back in place. Secure both components using their original Phillips #00 screws.
- 21
Reconnect Fingerprint Sensor
2 minHold the rear cover near the mainboard and press the fingerprint flex cable down into its connector until it snaps into place.
- 22
Seal Rear Cover
4 minApply adhesive tape or liquid glue around the rear frame edge, align the back cover, and press firmly across the entire back to secure it.
- 23
Reinsert SIM Tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray into its slot on the side of the phone until it sits completely flush.
After your Motorola Moto G8 Power screen replacement
Power the Moto G8 Power 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 G8 Power job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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