Motorola Moto G Repair Guide
June 4, 2018 | 0 Comments
RepairsUniverse shows you how to repair your Motorola Moto G with this Official Motorola Moto G LCD & Touch Screen Assembly Repair Video. The DIY repair instructions we have provided will assist you in replacing the display assembly (LCD & Touch Screen) on the Moto G. Be sure to view our Moto G parts page to learn about the various repair options we offer, all which will help get your Motorola smartphone working, and looking, like new again! With our DIY Moto G tool kits and detailed teardown guides we can help walk you through the complete repair process. If you do not feel comfortable doing the repair yourself- there is no need to worry. Contact one of our experienced repair technicians at 866-925-2350 and they will fix your device for you. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel for additional DIY smartphone and tablet HD repair videos!
Recommended Tools:
- T5 Torx Screwdriver
- Safe Open Pry Tool
- Spudger Opening Tool
- Fine Point Tweezers
- Precision Knife Set
- Heat Gun or Hair Dryer
Motorola Moto G Display Assembly Repair Guide
Motorola Moto G ? Teardown Guide
RepairsUniverse shows you how to repair your Moto G with this Official Motorola Moto G Teardown Repair Guide. The easy to follow instructions we have provided will show you how to teardown and disassemble your Motorola smartphone to replace or repair a damaged display assembly or internal component. Visit RepairsUniverse.com to learn about the different repair options we offer, all which will help get your Motorola device working like new again quickly, and affordably!
Back Cover Removal
- Near the dock connector toward the bottom of the Moto G, insert the precision knife in the seam between the front housing/frame and rear case.
- This is a very tight seam so the use of the precision knife is advised as oppose to the plastic opening tool.
- Near the dock connector toward the bottom of the Moto G, insert the precision knife in the seam between the front housing/frame and rear case.
- Next, locate and remove the fourteen T5 torx screws that secure the protective cover/rear housing to the front housing/frame (marked with orange circles).
- You can now remove the protective cover/rear housing from the Moto G (make sure to keep track of the power & volume buttons).
Battery
- Use the nylon spudger to gently pry up and disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard. With the flat side of the spudger carefully getunder the battery, lift it up from the securing adhesive and then remove it from the Moto G.
Front Facing Camera
- The front-facing camera should now be loose and easy to lift out of the Moto G with the fine tip curved tweezers.
- Next, use the fine tip curved tweezers to lift the blue protective cover up and access the connection for the display assembly (LCD & touch screen).
- Now, locate the locking socket for the display assembly ribbon cable. To release the cable, lift the opposite side of the locking socket 90 degrees. You can now disconnect the ribbon cable.
- The ribbon cable for the display assembly is secured to the motherboard with adhesive. Utilize the heat gun to soften the adhesive, making it easier to pry up the cable from the motherboard.
- Next, utilize the flat side of the nylon spudger to carefully remove the motherboard. Gently work the spudger between the motherboard and the display assembly/front housing to remove it from the Moto G.
Ear Piece Speaker
- The earpiece speaker is secured in its location with a small amount of adhesive. Use your fine tip curved tweezers to easily remove it from the Motorola smartphone.
Display Assembly (LCD and Touch Screen)
- At this time, the display assembly (LCD & touch screen) is fused together and cannot be separated. It is secured to the front housing/frame of the smart phone with a generous amount of adhesive that will require heat andpatience to separate.
- This procedure is only recommended on a Moto G with a damaged screen that requires replacement.
- Use the heat gun to begin warming up the adhesive securing the LCD & touch screen digitizer assembly to the smartphone?s front housing/frame.
- To begin separation of the display assembly from the Moto G front housing/frame, securely grip the sides of the smartphone and slip the precision knife under the display assembly.
- Now, utilizing the plastic opening tool continue around the entire perimeter of the Moto G until the display assembly is completely separated.
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