Motorola Moto G Stylus Screen Replacement
Complete guide to Motorola Moto G Stylus screen 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
Screen Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Motorola Moto G Stylus. This repair involves replacing the damaged display component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
🔩 Replacement Parts
What You'll Need
- Replacement display 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: Prepare
Turn off your phone before disassembling it.
You will need to pry the battery out to repair this phone. It is recommended that you discharge the phone before beginning.
After turning the phone off, remove the stylus and SIM card tray from the phone.
Step 2: Remove back cover
Using a heated bed (or the iOpener), heat up the device's adhesive for 2 to 3 minutes.
If using a heated bed, set the bed temperature to 80-85 degrees Celsius.
''I don't own a heated bed for device repair, however my 3D printer's heated bed worked just fine.'' - Editor
''I used a wet towel in a bag, microwaved open and then closed, set on the device.'' - Editor
Step 3:
Attach the suction cup near the bottom edge of the device.
Step 4:
Firmly lift the suction cup until a gap appears at the bottom of the phone, large enough to insert an opening pick or the thin end of a Halberd spudger in.
You may need to use quite some force to create this gap.
Step 5:
Slide your opening pick or Halberd spudger around the edge of the device to release the adhesive.
When closing the device back up, an adhesive pack can be used to replace damaged adhesive. Be sure to scrape old residue away to ensure a good seal.
''Now is a good time to brush away the detritus that collects in the gap during normal use, before any thing is unplugged. This will prevent it from clogging contacts.''
''If you remove all the adhesive, remove and store the stylus catch, it will otherwise fall out.''
Step 6:
After releasing the back cover's adhesive, hold down the fingerprint sensor while lifting the back cover up.
''Careful.'' Don't rip the back cover off without holding down the fingerprint sensor. You will damage the ribbon cable that attaches the fingerprint sensor to the back cover. Holding down the sensor while opening the device separates the sensor and back cover.
Step 7:
Remove the 9 Torx T3 screws securing the motherboard cover to the phone.
Keep track of these screws. They are all the same length, however they are easy to lose.
Step 8:
After removing all of the screws, gently pry up on the motherboard cover and remove it.
Step 9:
After removing the motherboard cover, disconnect the fingerprint sensor from the phone using a Spudger and set it aside.
Step 10:
Carefully peel up and partially remove the black tape at the top of the battery.
Don't remove it entirely, just the part concealing the battery and the connectors near it.
Additionally, you should remove the black tape at the bottom of the battery.
Step 11:
Disconnect the battery connector from the system board using a spudger.
Bend the battery ribbon cable away from the phone to prevent the battery from reconnecting.
Step 12:
To avoid damaging the cameras during disassembly, remove them now.
Carefully disconnect the outer cameras' connectors from the board using a spudger, then remove the cameras from the phone.
To remove the front facing camera, very carefully cut the copper tape, then remove the ribbon cable from the board.
Be sure that you're cutting the copper tape, and not the ribbon cable or any other component on the board.
Step 13:
Carefully pry out the battery using a credit card or opening cards, taking care not to bend the battery.
The battery is held down with a ton of adhesive and removing it may take some time. Take your time and work at it.
Step 14:
Disconnect the display connector from the system board and peel it off from the case.
The display connector is the connector that goes through the other side of the metal plate.
Step 15:
If the display is badly shattered, put tape on the display to keep shards in place.
Step 16:
Using a heated bed (or the iOpener), heat up the device's glass adhesive for 2-3 minutes.
If using a heated bed, set the temperature to 80-85 degrees Celsius.
Step 17:
Carefully pry under the glass using a Halberd spudger, and remove the display assembly.
Depending on how badly your screen has been broken, you may need to remove broken glass from the screen adhesive. Removing all the adhesive for replacement may not be necessary. The process may require [product|IF145-020|tweezers] and a spudger. ***''Use eye protection!''***
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $48-$210)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($80-$350)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Motorola Moto G Stylus instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 51 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Motorola Moto G Stylus generates 59 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 8 kg of CO₂. That's a 86% reduction in carbon emissions!
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