Motorola Moto G Stylus Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to Motorola Moto G Stylus back glass replacement. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Back Glass Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Motorola Moto G Stylus. This repair involves replacing the damaged housing component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-3 hours and requires difficult skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
🔩 Replacement Parts
What You'll Need
- Replacement housing part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Heat the edge
Discharge your battery to 25% or lower and power off your phone before you begin.
A hair dryer or [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Use+a+Heat+Gun+to+Soften+Adhesive/151116|new_window=true|heat gun] may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.
Step 2: Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction cup to the back cover, as close to the center of the right edge as possible.
Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the cover and the frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
Step 3: Slice the right adhesive
Slide your opening pick back and forth along the right edge to slice through the adhesive.
Leave the pick in at the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 4: Slice the bottom adhesive
Insert a second opening pick into the bottom right corner.
Slide this opening pick along the bottom edge to the bottom left corner to slice through the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted to prevent the bottom edge from resealing.
Step 5: Slice the left adhesive
Insert a third opening pick into the bottom right corner.
Slide this opening pick along the left edge to slice the adhesive.
Don't worry about slicing under the camera bezel. It's separate from the back cover and will be removed later.
Leave the pick inserted in the top left corner to prevent the left edge from resealing.
Step 6: Slice the top adhesive
Insert a fourth pick into the top left corner.
Slide the pick to the top right corner to slice the top adhesive.
Step 7: Slice around the camera bezel
Slide an opening pick between the camera bezel and the back cover.
The back cover's adhesive is particularly strong around the camera bezel.
Slide the opening pick around the camera bezel to separate the back cover from the frame.
Step 8: Remove the back cover
Grab and remove the back cover by lifting it away from the phone.
If your back cover is still sticking to the frame, slide the pick around the edges of the phone to slice through any remaining adhesive.
Reassembly notes:
To adhere the back cover with custom-cut adhesives, [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Replace+the+Adhesive+for+Your+Motorola+Phone/154434|new_window=true|follow this guide].
To adhere the back cover with tape, [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Use+a+Pre-Cut+Adhesive+Sheet/113604|new_window=true|follow this guide].
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $42-$108)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($70-$180)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Motorola Moto G Stylus instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 53 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Motorola Moto G Stylus generates 59 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 6 kg of CO₂. That's a 90% reduction in carbon emissions!
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