Motorola Edge 2022 Display Replacement Repair Guide

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Moderate

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Time Required

                          2 - 3 hours

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Back Cover
13 steps
Motherboard Cover Removal
9 steps
Battery Disconnect
2 steps
Battery
4 steps
Display
15 steps

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Introduction

Note: Follow this guide to replace the display assembly by itself. Some replacement screens for this phone come pre-installed in a new frame (a.k.a. chassis), which requires you to transplant all of your phone’s internals and install a new battery. If you’re replacing the screen attached to a frame, follow this guide instead.

For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your phone. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

You’ll need replacement adhesive in order to complete this repair.

What you need

Step 1

              Heat the right edge

Completely power off your phone before you begin.
Heat an iOpener and apply it to the back cover’s right edge for two minutes.
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.

Completely power off your phone before you begin.

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the back cover’s right edge for two minutes.

A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.

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Step 2

              Separate the right adhesive

Apply a suction cup to the back of the phone, as close to the middle of the right edge as possible.
Pull up on the suction cup with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and the frame.
Depending on the age of your phone, this may be difficult. If you’re having trouble, apply more heat to the edge and try again.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Apply a suction cup to the back of the phone, as close to the middle of the right edge as possible.

Pull up on the suction cup with a strong, steady force to create a gap between the back cover and the frame.

Depending on the age of your phone, this may be difficult. If you’re having trouble, apply more heat to the edge and try again.

Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Step 3

              Slice the right adhesive

Slide the pick along the right edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick in the bottom right edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Slide the pick along the right edge to slice the adhesive.

Leave the pick in the bottom right edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 4

              Heat the bottom edge

Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover’s bottom edge for two minutes.

Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover’s bottom edge for two minutes.

Step 5

              Slice the bottom right corner adhesive

Rotate the pick around the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

Rotate the pick around the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

Step 6

Slide the pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick in the bottom left edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Slide the pick along the bottom edge to slice the adhesive.

Leave the pick in the bottom left edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 7

Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover’s left edge for two minutes.

Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover’s left edge for two minutes.

Step 8

Rotate the pick around the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.

Rotate the pick around the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.

Step 9

Slide the pick along the edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick in the top left edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Slide the pick along the edge to slice the adhesive.

Leave the pick in the top left edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 10

Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover’s top edge for two minutes.

Apply a heated iOpener to the back cover’s top edge for two minutes.

Step 11

Rotate the pick around the top left corner to slice the adhesive.

Rotate the pick around the top left corner to slice the adhesive.

Step 12

Slide the pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

Slide the pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

Step 13

              Remove the back cover

Lift the back cover from the phone and remove it.
If the back cover is still stuck to the midframe, slide an opening pick around the edges of the phone until the cover separates completely.

Lift the back cover from the phone and remove it.

If the back cover is still stuck to the midframe, slide an opening pick around the edges of the phone until the cover separates completely.

Step 14

              Separate the camera bezel adhesive

Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the camera bezel and the motherboard cover.
Slide the pick back and forth along the edge to slice the adhesive.

Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the camera bezel and the motherboard cover.

Slide the pick back and forth along the edge to slice the adhesive.

Step 15

Insert an opening pick between the left edge of the camera bezel and the motherboard cover.
Slide the pick back and forth along the edge to slice the adhesive.

Insert an opening pick between the left edge of the camera bezel and the motherboard cover.

Step 16

              Remove the camera bezel

Lift the camera bezel from the phone and remove it.
During reassembly:
This is a good point to test your phone’s functionality before sealing it up. Use this guide to run a hardware test. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.
If you are replacing the fingerprint sensor or screen assembly, use this guide to calibrate the fingerprint sensor.
Follow this guide to replace the back cover and camera bezel adhesive.

Lift the camera bezel from the phone and remove it.

During reassembly:

This is a good point to test your phone’s functionality before sealing it up. Use this guide to run a hardware test. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.

If you are replacing the fingerprint sensor or screen assembly, use this guide to calibrate the fingerprint sensor.

Follow this guide to replace the back cover and camera bezel adhesive.

Step 17

              Detach the left wireless charging coil tape

Insert the pointed end of a spudger underneath the tape that connects the wireless charging coil to the speaker on the bottom left of the phone.
Slowly lift the spudger up until the tape detaches from the speaker.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger underneath the tape that connects the wireless charging coil to the speaker on the bottom left of the phone.

Slowly lift the spudger up until the tape detaches from the speaker.

Step 18

              Detach the right wireless charging coil tape

Insert a spudger underneath the tape that connects the wireless charging coil to the daughterboard cover on the bottom right of the phone.
Slowly lift the spudger up until the tape detaches.

Insert a spudger underneath the tape that connects the wireless charging coil to the daughterboard cover on the bottom right of the phone.

Slowly lift the spudger up until the tape detaches.

Step 19

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 10 4 mm screws securing the motherboard cover.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 10 4 mm screws securing the motherboard cover.

Step 20

There’s adhesive under the motherboard cover that secures the cover to the motherboard.
Apply a heated iOpener between the bottom of the motherboard cover and the top of the battery for two minutes.

There’s adhesive under the motherboard cover that secures the cover to the motherboard.

Apply a heated iOpener between the bottom of the motherboard cover and the top of the battery for two minutes.

Step 21

Insert an opening tool between the motherboard cover and the midframe.
Pry up with the opening tool until you are able to grab the motherboard cover with your fingers.
During reassembly, press down around the perimeter of the motherboard cover to engage the clips.

Insert an opening tool between the motherboard cover and the midframe.

Pry up with the opening tool until you are able to grab the motherboard cover with your fingers.

During reassembly, press down around the perimeter of the motherboard cover to engage the clips.

Step 22

              Remove the motherboard cover

Slowly pull the motherboard cover up and away from the phone and remove it.

Slowly pull the motherboard cover up and away from the phone and remove it.

Step 23

              Move the graphite film

Use your fingers to move the graphite film that covers the battery out of the way.

Use your fingers to move the graphite film that covers the battery out of the way.

Step 24

              Disconnect the battery

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery’s press connector.
To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery’s press connector.

To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

Step 25

              Apply isopropyl alcohol

Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol to the gaps along the battery’s edges.
Tilt the device as you apply alcohol to help it flow under the battery.
Wait one minute to allow the isopropyl alcohol to penetrate the adhesive.
Only apply a few drops initially and apply more as necessary. If you apply too much alcohol, it may overflow onto the motherboard and daughterboard.

Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol to the gaps along the battery’s edges.

Tilt the device as you apply alcohol to help it flow under the battery.

Wait one minute to allow the isopropyl alcohol to penetrate the adhesive.

Only apply a few drops initially and apply more as necessary. If you apply too much alcohol, it may overflow onto the motherboard and daughterboard.

Step 26

              Separate the battery's adhesive

Take care not to puncture or bend the battery during the removal process—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.
Apply a suction cup to the battery.
Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the battery and the frame.
If the battery doesn’t budge, apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol and try again.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
Continue to pull up on the suction cup while sliding the opening pick back and forth to slice the adhesive. Continue this process until the battery separates from the frame.

Take care not to puncture or bend the battery during the removal process—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.

Apply a suction cup to the battery.

Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the battery and the frame.

If the battery doesn’t budge, apply a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol and try again.

Continue to pull up on the suction cup while sliding the opening pick back and forth to slice the adhesive. Continue this process until the battery separates from the frame.

Step 27

              Remove the battery

Remove the battery from the midframe.
Do not reuse the battery if it has been deformed or damaged, as doing so is a potential safety hazard. Replace it with a new battery.
Follow this guide to install new battery adhesive.

Remove the battery from the midframe.

Do not reuse the battery if it has been deformed or damaged, as doing so is a potential safety hazard. Replace it with a new battery.

Follow this guide to install new battery adhesive.

Step 28

              Transfer the battery's foam strip

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the foam strip from the battery’s bottom edge.
Before installing your new battery, apply the foam strip to it.

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the foam strip from the battery’s bottom edge.

Before installing your new battery, apply the foam strip to it.

Step 29

              Place the motherboard cover back on

Before continuing your repair, place the motherboard cover back on the phone to protect the cameras and motherboard.

Before continuing your repair, place the motherboard cover back on the phone to protect the cameras and motherboard.

Step 30

              Place the back cover back on

Place the back cover on the phone to secure the motherboard cover.

Place the back cover on the phone to secure the motherboard cover.

Step 31

              Loosen the display adhesive

Flip your phone over to access the display.
Apply a heated iOpener to the display for at least five minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Flip your phone over to access the display.

Apply a heated iOpener to the display for at least five minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.

Step 32

              Insert an opening pick

Once the display is hot to the touch, apply a suction handle to the bottom of the display as close to the edge as possible.
If your display is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction handle. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the display.
Pull up on the suction handle with a strong, steady force to create a small gap between the display and the frame.
The display adhesive is very strong, so this may take multiple attempts. If you’re having trouble, reheat the display and try again.
Insert an opening pick into the gap between the frame and the display.
Do not insert more than 3 mm of the pick to avoid damaging the display ribbon cable.

Once the display is hot to the touch, apply a suction handle to the bottom of the display as close to the edge as possible.

If your display is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction handle. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the display.

Pull up on the suction handle with a strong, steady force to create a small gap between the display and the frame.

The display adhesive is very strong, so this may take multiple attempts. If you’re having trouble, reheat the display and try again.

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the frame and the display.

Do not insert more than 3 mm of the pick to avoid damaging the display ribbon cable.

Step 33

When slicing the bottom adhesive, don’t insert the opening pick more than 3 mm to avoid damaging the fingerprint sensor.
Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of the phone to slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

When slicing the bottom adhesive, don’t insert the opening pick more than 3 mm to avoid damaging the fingerprint sensor.

Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of the phone to slice the adhesive.

Leave the pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 34

Don’t insert the opening pick more than 6 mm to avoid damaging the heat spreader.
Insert a second opening pick near the bottom right corner and slide it along the right edge to slice the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Don’t insert the opening pick more than 6 mm to avoid damaging the heat spreader.

Insert a second opening pick near the bottom right corner and slide it along the right edge to slice the adhesive.

Leave the pick inserted in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 35

Insert a third opening pick at the top right corner of the display.
When slicing near the front facing camera, don’t insert the opening pick more than 2 mm to avoid damaging the earpiece speaker cutout and the front camera.
Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick inserted in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Insert a third opening pick at the top right corner of the display.

When slicing near the front facing camera, don’t insert the opening pick more than 2 mm to avoid damaging the earpiece speaker cutout and the front camera.

Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick inserted in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 36

Insert a fourth opening pick in the top left corner of the display.
Don’t insert the pick more than 2 mm to avoid damaging the heat spreader and the fingerprint sensor.
Slide the pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.
The screen should be detached at this point.

Insert a fourth opening pick in the top left corner of the display.

Don’t insert the pick more than 2 mm to avoid damaging the heat spreader and the fingerprint sensor.

Slide the pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.

The screen should be detached at this point.

Step 37

              Remove the back cover

Flip your phone over to access the back cover.
Remove the opening picks and back cover from the phone.

Flip your phone over to access the back cover.

Remove the opening picks and back cover from the phone.

Step 38

Remove the motherboard cover.
The wireless charging coil may have adhered to the battery adhesive. If it has, pull up gently to detach it.

Remove the motherboard cover.

The wireless charging coil may have adhered to the battery adhesive. If it has, pull up gently to detach it.

Step 39

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display cable’s press connector.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display cable’s press connector.

Step 40

              Loosen the display cable adhesive

Apply a heated iOpener to the display cable for two minutes.

Apply a heated iOpener to the display cable for two minutes.

Step 41

              Separate the cable adhesive

Use tweezers to grip the display cable just below the press connector.
Gently pull the display cable towards the bottom of the phone until it’s freed from its space under the motherboard.
Continue pulling the cable to separate its adhesive.

Use tweezers to grip the display cable just below the press connector.

Gently pull the display cable towards the bottom of the phone until it’s freed from its space under the motherboard.

Continue pulling the cable to separate its adhesive.

Step 42

              Remove the display

The display may have lightly readhered to the frame during the last few steps. If it has, use an opening pick to detach the display from the frame before continuing.
Before removing the display, make sure that the display’s ribbon cable is completely detached from the adhesive on the midframe.
Gently pull up on the display and thread the ribbon cable through the hole in midframe to remove the display.

The display may have lightly readhered to the frame during the last few steps. If it has, use an opening pick to detach the display from the frame before continuing.

Before removing the display, make sure that the display’s ribbon cable is completely detached from the adhesive on the midframe.

Gently pull up on the display and thread the ribbon cable through the hole in midframe to remove the display.

Step 43

During reassembly, apply new adhesive where it’s necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a micro-fiber cloth.
Follow this guide if you’re using a precut adhesive card.

During reassembly, apply new adhesive where it’s necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a micro-fiber cloth.

Follow this guide if you’re using a precut adhesive card.

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—be sure to transfer remaining components and remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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