Difficulty
Difficult
Steps
37
Time Required
1 - 3 hours
Sections
7
- SIM Tray
- 2 steps
- Back Cover
- 10 steps
- Power Button
- 4 steps
- Motherboard Cover
- 3 steps
- Battery Disconnect
- 1 step
- Battery
- 5 steps
- Display Panel
- 12 steps
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Introduction
Note: This procedure is for a screen without the frame (a.k.a. chassis). If you’re replacing the screen with a genuine Motorola screen pre-installed in a new frame, follow this guide instead.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
What you need
Step 1
Eject the SIM card tray
- Insert a SIM card eject tool or a straightened paperclip into the hole adjacent to the SIM card tray.
- Press firmly to eject the tray.
Insert a SIM card eject tool or a straightened paperclip into the hole adjacent to the SIM card tray.
Press firmly to eject the tray.
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Step 2
Remove the SIM card tray
- Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.
- When reinserting the SIM card, make sure it’s in the proper orientation inside the tray.
Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.
When reinserting the SIM card, make sure it’s in the proper orientation inside the tray.
Step 3
Back cover removal information
- Discharge your battery to 25% or less and completely power off your phone before you begin.
- Take note of the following seams along the edge of the phone:
- Screen seam: This seam separates the display panel from the frame. Don’t pry at this seam.
- Bezel seam: This is where the plastic back cover meets the rest of the phone. It’s held in place by plastic clips. This is where you should pry.
Discharge your battery to 25% or less and completely power off your phone before you begin.
Take note of the following seams along the edge of the phone:
Screen seam: This seam separates the display panel from the frame. Don’t pry at this seam.
Bezel seam: This is where the plastic back cover meets the rest of the phone. It’s held in place by plastic clips. This is where you should pry.
Step 4
Insert an opening pick
- Insert an opening tool in the bezel seam halfway between the bottom-right corner of the phone and the power button.
- Insert an opening pick in the gap you just created.
Insert an opening tool in the bezel seam halfway between the bottom-right corner of the phone and the power button.
Insert an opening pick in the gap you just created.
Step 5
Release the right clips
- Slide your opening pick toward the bottom-right corner of the back cover and release the clips.
- As each clip releases, you will hear and feel a pop.
- Don’t slide the opening pick near the power or volume buttons.
Slide your opening pick toward the bottom-right corner of the back cover and release the clips.
As each clip releases, you will hear and feel a pop.
Don’t slide the opening pick near the power or volume buttons.
Step 6
Release the bottom clips
- Continue sliding your opening pick towards the bottom left corner to unclip the bottom edge of the back cover.
Continue sliding your opening pick towards the bottom left corner to unclip the bottom edge of the back cover.
Step 7
Release the left clips
- Slide your opening pick toward the top left corner to unclip the left side of the back cover.
Slide your opening pick toward the top left corner to unclip the left side of the back cover.
Step 8
Release the top clips
- Slide your pick around the top left corner and along the top edge to release the clips.
Slide your pick around the top left corner and along the top edge to release the clips.
Step 9
- Slide your pick around the top right corner to release the last clips securing the back cover.
- Stop before reaching the volume buttons. Your pick may damage their cables.
Slide your pick around the top right corner to release the last clips securing the back cover.
Stop before reaching the volume buttons. Your pick may damage their cables.
Step 10
Remove the back cover
- Don’t try to remove the back cover all the way yet, as it’s still connected to the frame by the power button cable.
- With SIM card slot facing you, swing the back cover open and away from you like you’re opening a book.
- Rest the cover parallel to the frame.
- Don’t twist the screen or move it too far away from the frame to avoid damaging the power button cable.
Don’t try to remove the back cover all the way yet, as it’s still connected to the frame by the power button cable.
With SIM card slot facing you, swing the back cover open and away from you like you’re opening a book.
Rest the cover parallel to the frame.
Don’t twist the screen or move it too far away from the frame to avoid damaging the power button cable.
Step 11
Remove the power button
- A small rubber arm connects the power button to its recess. Use caution to avoid tearing this piece.
- Use tweezers or your fingers to unhook the power button’s rubber arm from its recess and remove it.
A small rubber arm connects the power button to its recess. Use caution to avoid tearing this piece.
Use tweezers or your fingers to unhook the power button’s rubber arm from its recess and remove it.
Step 12
Only the back cover remains
- You’re now left with the back cover.
- This is a good point to test your phone before sealing it up. Follow this guide to perform a hardware test. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.
You’re now left with the back cover.
This is a good point to test your phone before sealing it up. Follow this guide to perform a hardware test. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.
Step 13
Unfasten the power button cable bracket
- Use a PH00 screwdriver to remove the two 3.9 mm-long screws securing the power button cable bracket.
Use a PH00 screwdriver to remove the two 3.9 mm-long screws securing the power button cable bracket.
Step 14
Remove the power button cable bracket
- Use your fingers or a pair of blunt nose tweezers to grab and remove the bracket from the power button cable.
Use your fingers or a pair of blunt nose tweezers to grab and remove the bracket from the power button cable.
Step 15
Disconnect the power button
- Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the power button’s press connector.
Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the power button’s press connector.
Step 16
Remove the power button
- Grab and remove the power button.
- If you’re using tweezers, take care not to puncture the battery—a punctured battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.
Grab and remove the power button.
If you’re using tweezers, take care not to puncture the battery—a punctured battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.
Step 17
Unfasten the motherboard cover
- Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight 3.9 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.
Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight 3.9 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.
Step 18
Pry the motherboard cover
- Insert an opening pick between the bottom-left corner of the cover and the motherboard.
- Pry up to release the cover’s small clips securing it to the frame.
- Don’t pry against the battery. Use protrusions in the frame for leverage.
- Work your way around the perimeter to free the cover if it feels stuck.
Insert an opening pick between the bottom-left corner of the cover and the motherboard.
Pry up to release the cover’s small clips securing it to the frame.
Don’t pry against the battery. Use protrusions in the frame for leverage.
Work your way around the perimeter to free the cover if it feels stuck.
Step 19
Remove the motherboard cover
- Grab and remove the motherboard cover from the phone.
- If you’re using tweezers, take care not to puncture the battery—a punctured battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.
Grab and remove the motherboard cover from the phone.
Step 20
Disconnect the battery
- Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry 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. Don’t 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 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. Don’t press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.
Step 21
Soften the adhesive with heat
- Heat an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the screen for about 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.
Heat an iOpener and apply it to the left edge of the screen for about 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.
Step 22
Soften the adhesive with isopropyl alcohol
- Additionally, you may use highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) to further loosen the adhesive securing the battery.
- Apply the isopropyl alcohol into the gaps between the sides of the battery and the frame.
Additionally, you may use highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) to further loosen the adhesive securing the battery.
Apply the isopropyl alcohol into the gaps between the sides of the battery and the frame.
Step 23
Pry the battery
- Apply a suction cup to the battery, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.
- Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the battery and the frame.
- Pull on the suction cup and pry the battery upward.
- Don’t use excessive force on the battery. Slow, consistent pressure is all that is required to free it from the frame.
- Use two opening picks, side-by-side, if the first pick does not provide enough leverage, like this.
- Apply more isopropyl alcohol if the battery becomes stuck.
Apply a suction cup to the battery, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.
Insert an opening pick between the right edge of the battery and the frame.
Pull on the suction cup and pry the battery upward.
Don’t use excessive force on the battery. Slow, consistent pressure is all that is required to free it from the frame.
Use two opening picks, side-by-side, if the first pick does not provide enough leverage, like this.
Apply more isopropyl alcohol if the battery becomes stuck.
Step 24
Remove the battery
- Lift the battery out of its recess and remove it.
- Don’t reinstall a damaged or deformed battery, as doing so is a potential safety hazard.
- Use this guide to install a battery with custom-cut adhesives, or use this guide to install a battery with an adhesive sheet.
Lift the battery out of its recess and remove it.
Don’t reinstall a damaged or deformed battery, as doing so is a potential safety hazard.
Use this guide to install a battery with custom-cut adhesives, or use this guide to install a battery with an adhesive sheet.
Step 25
Remove the foam strip
- Peel and remove the foam strip from the bottom of the battery.
- Apply the foam strip onto your new battery.
Peel and remove the foam strip from the bottom of the battery.
Apply the foam strip onto your new battery.
Step 26
Peel the graphite film
- Use your tweezers to grab and peel the graphite film off the display cable’s press connector.
Use your tweezers to grab and peel the graphite film off the display cable’s press connector.
Step 27
Disconnect the display
- Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry and disconnect the display cable’s press connector.
Use the pointed end of your spudger to pry and disconnect the display cable’s press connector.
Step 28
Soften the display cable's adhesive
- Heat an iOpener and apply it to the display cable for two minutes.
- The iOpener may stick to the residue left over from the battery. Clean the surrounding surface to prevent this.
- A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display is susceptible to heat damage.
Heat an iOpener and apply it to the display cable for two minutes.
The iOpener may stick to the residue left over from the battery. Clean the surrounding surface to prevent this.
A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display is susceptible to heat damage.
Step 29
Loosen the display cable
- Grab the display’s ribbon cable near the connector.
- Peel the cable toward the bottom of the phone until it’s completely separated from the frame.
Grab the display’s ribbon cable near the connector.
Peel the cable toward the bottom of the phone until it’s completely separated from the frame.
Step 30
Reinstall the back cover
- The remaining steps risk damaging exposed parts, such as the motherboard and cameras. Temporarily installing the back cover protects these parts from damage.
- Place the back cover over the frame of the phone
- Press around the perimeter to re-engage the clips securing the cover.
- During reassembly, refer to steps 4 through 9 to remove the back cover and continue with the reassembly process.
The remaining steps risk damaging exposed parts, such as the motherboard and cameras. Temporarily installing the back cover protects these parts from damage.
Place the back cover over the frame of the phone
Press around the perimeter to re-engage the clips securing the cover.
During reassembly, refer to steps 4 through 9 to remove the back cover and continue with the reassembly process.
Step 31
Heat the top edge
- Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top of the screen 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 is susceptible to heat damage.
Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top of the screen for two minutes.
Step 32
Insert an opening pick
- Apply a suction cup to the screen, as close to the center of the top edge as possible.
- Insert an opening pick vertically into the shallow cutout in the top of the glass, as far right as possible.
Apply a suction cup to the screen, as close to the center of the top edge as possible.
Insert an opening pick vertically into the shallow cutout in the top of the glass, as far right as possible.
Step 33
Separate the top adhesive
- Pull up on the suction cup with a strong, steady force.
- Angle the opening pick to about 30 degrees, firmly slide it toward the right corner of the display, and separate the adhesive.
- This step requires significant force. Hold the pick securely to avoid breaking it or slipping it out of the display.
- Be mindful of the angle of your pick. If it’s steeper than 30 degrees, it may slip and separate the bezel from the frame.
- If you’re having trouble separating the adhesive, apply more heat and repeat the process.
Pull up on the suction cup with a strong, steady force.
Angle the opening pick to about 30 degrees, firmly slide it toward the right corner of the display, and separate the adhesive.
This step requires significant force. Hold the pick securely to avoid breaking it or slipping it out of the display.
Be mindful of the angle of your pick. If it’s steeper than 30 degrees, it may slip and separate the bezel from the frame.
If you’re having trouble separating the adhesive, apply more heat and repeat the process.
Step 34
Slice the adhesive
- Don’t insert the pick deeper than 2 mm, as you may de-laminate the display panel.
- Slide the opening pick toward the bottom right corner to separate the right edge’s adhesive.
Don’t insert the pick deeper than 2 mm, as you may de-laminate the display panel.
Slide the opening pick toward the bottom right corner to separate the right edge’s adhesive.
Step 35
- Don’t insert the pick deeper than 2 mm, as you may de-laminate the display panel.
- Slide the opening pick toward the bottom left corner to separate the bottom edge’s adhesive.
Slide the opening pick toward the bottom left corner to separate the bottom edge’s adhesive.
Step 36
- Slide the pick along the left edge to completely separate the display panel from the frame.
Slide the pick along the left edge to completely separate the display panel from the frame.
Step 37
Remove the display panel
- Grab and pull the bottom of the display panel down and away from the frame, making sure to thread the display cable through its slot.
- Once the display cable is free, remove the panel from the frame.
Grab and pull the bottom of the display panel down and away from the frame, making sure to thread the display cable through its slot.
Once the display cable is free, remove the panel from the frame.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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