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Motorola Moto G85 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Motorola Moto G85
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Phillips #000 screwdriver
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Moto G85 display assembly
- Pre-cut display screen adhesive
- Back cover adhesive strips
- 91%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes from glass shards when removing broken screens.
- Disconnect the battery before touching internal electronics to prevent accidental short circuits.
- Do not bend or puncture the lithium-ion battery during repair.
- Keep heat gun temperatures moderate to avoid melting internal plastic components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the bottom edge of the phone. Remove the SIM card tray.
- 2
Heat Back Panel
2 minApply heat to the edges of the back panel using a heat gun for 2 minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back panel and pull up gently to create a small gap.
- 4
Slice Back Cover Adhesive
3 minInsert a thin plastic pick into the gap and slide it along the perimeter to slice the adhesive.
- 5
Remove Back Panel
1 minCarefully lift the rear panel off the frame and set it aside.
- 6
Unscrew Motherboard Cover
3 minRemove the Phillips #000 screws securing the plastic motherboard protective shield.
- 7
Remove Motherboard Shield
1 minPry up and lift out the motherboard shield to expose the circuit board connectors.
- 8
Unscrew Speaker Housing
2 minRemove the Phillips #000 screws securing the bottom loudspeaker assembly.
- 9
Remove Loudspeaker Module
1 minUse a spudger to pry up and remove the lower loudspeaker module.
- 10
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minPry up the battery connector from the motherboard using a plastic spudger to cut power.
- 11
Disconnect Display Cable
1 minDisconnect the screen display flex cable connector from the motherboard.
- 12
Heat Screen Edge
2 minWarm the edges of the front display with a heat gun for 2 minutes to soften the screen glue.
- 13
Insert Pry Card
2 minAttach a suction cup to the glass, pull upward, and slide a thin pick beneath the display seam.
- 14
Separate Screen Assembly
4 minWork the opening pick around all curved edges of the screen to cut through the display adhesive.
- 15
Thread Flex Cable Out
2 minGuide the display ribbon cable through the slot in the frame and lift the broken screen away.
- 16
Clean Frame Edge
3 minScrape away remaining glue and wipe the inner frame rim using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
- 17
Apply Screen Adhesive
3 minLay down custom double-sided adhesive strips along the perimeter of the inner phone frame.
- 18
Install New Screen
3 minFeed the new display cable through the frame opening and press the display firmly into the chassis.
- 19
Reconnect Cables
2 minSnap the display flex connector and battery connector firmly back into their motherboard sockets.
- 20
Reinstall Speaker and Shields
4 minPlace the loudspeaker and upper motherboard shield back into position, then tighten all Phillips screws.
- 21
Seal Back Cover
2 minApply fresh adhesive to the rear frame rim and press the back cover on until fully seated.
After your Motorola Moto G85 screen replacement
Power the Moto G85 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 G85 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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