Nokia G50 Screen Replacement

Power down your phone and unplug any cables.

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray on the upper left edge of the phone.

Press firmly to eject the tray.

Remove the SIM card tray.

When installing either a SIM card or a microSD card, make sure they're in the correct orientation and sitting completely flush with the edges of the tray before reinserting the tray into the phone.

The back cover is held in place by plastic clips.

Insert an opening pick under the [https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/HLhHgXPmeYClJBjH.full|small notch|new_window=true] in the SIM card tray slot.

Position the opening pick at a steep downward angle between the back cover and the screen assembly.

Slide the opening pick down the left edge of the phone to release the plastic clips.

Turn the opening pick around the corner and continue to slide it along the bottom edge to release the plastic clips.

Slide the opening pick up the right edge to continue releasing the plastic clips.

Slide the opening pick along the top edge to release the remaining plastic clips.

Don't try to fully remove the back cover just yet, as it's still connected with a cable.

With the phone laying screen-side down, carefully lift the right edge of the back cover, opening it like a book.

Take care not to strain or tear the attached fingerprint reader cable during this procedure.

Lay the back cover next to the phone.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.8 mm‑long screw securing the fingerprint reader bracket.

Use a pair of [product|IF145-020|tweezers] or your fingers to remove the fingerprint reader bracket.

Take care not to puncture the battery with sharp tools—a punctured or creased battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.

During reassembly, make sure to [https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/Ia1IOEOXLvB5gWZA.full|slide the bracket's edge back into its slot|new_window=true] under the motherboard cover.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint reader by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

To re-attach [https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Recognizing+&+Disconnecting+Cable+Connectors/25629#s70308|press connectors|new_window=true] 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 and cause permanent damage.

Remove the back cover.

A [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/KjvUO6erxcO5qU6Y.full|new_window=true|white sticker] might cover one of the top screws. Pierce through it with the tip of your screwdriver or [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/uoqu5doOIL43yWP6.full|use a pair of tweezers to remove it|new_window=true].

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ten 3.8 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.

The motherboard cover is further held in place by plastic clips.

Insert an opening pick under the right edge of the motherboard cover.

Twist the opening pick to release the plastic clips.

During reassembly, clip in the motherboard cover on the top left first.

Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the motherboard cover.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

A [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/kdWoTKiw3NHjq4Vk.full?pk_vid=7cd3dbd7f1a923341686083031449c03|new_window=true|white sticker] might cover one of the top screws. Pierce through it with the tip of your screwdriver or [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/DLblPVcpwQGfpW4b.full?pk_vid=7cd3dbd7f1a923341686083003449c03|new_window=true|use a pair of tweezers to remove it].

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight 3.8 mm-long screws securing the loudspeaker.

Insert an opening pick underneath the top right edge of the loudspeaker.

Avoid pushing down at a sharp angle, or you risk damaging the interconnect ribbon cable underneath.

Twist the opening pick to release loudspeaker from the plastic clips holding it in place.

Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the loudspeaker.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the interconnect cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

To re-attach [guide|25629|press connectors|stepid=70308|new_window=true] 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 and cause permanent damage.

Use a spudger to disconnect both [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Recognizing+&+Disconnecting+Cable+Connectors/25629#s64972|new_window=true|antenna cables] by prying their connectors straight up from the sockets on the motherboard.

Use a pair of [product|IF145-020|tweezers] or your fingers to lift the antenna cables out of their recess in the frame.

During reassembly, connect the white antenna cable to the motherboard before connecting the black antenna cable. Then reseat the antenna cables into their recess.

The top edge of the charging port assembly is held in place with adhesive.

Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the top right edge of the charging port assembly.

Pivot the charging port assembly up until you can grip it with your fingers.

Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the charging port assembly.

The vibration motor is held in place with mild adhesive.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the small recess on the upper right side of the vibration motor.

Pivot the spudger up to pry up the vibration motor off of the adhesive securing it underneath.

If you can't pry up the vibration motor with a spudger, use pointed tweezers instead.

During reassembly, you can reuse the old adhesive if it's still sticky. If not, replace it with new custom cut adhesive, such as [product|IF317-072|Tesa Tape|new_window=true].

Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the vibration motor.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the display cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the interconnect cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

To re-attach [guide|25629|press connectors|stepid=70308|new_window=true] 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 and cause permanent damage.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the single 2.8 mm‑long screw securing the motherboard.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger underneath the bottom right corner of the motherboard.

Pry the motherboard up until you can grip it with your fingers.

During reassembly, clip in the motherboard cover on the top right corner first.

Grip the motherboard on the right edge using a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

Remove the motherboard.

During reassembly, apply small dabs of thermal paste to the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/MkmPQNYKSkbkMZP3.full|new_window=true|marked areas] on the new screen assembly. Follow [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Apply+Thermal+Paste+to+Phones/157417|new_window=true|this guide] to prepare the motherboard and apply the paste.

The earpiece speaker is secured to the frame with mild adhesive.

Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the bottom left corner of the earpiece speaker and pry it out of its recess.

Remove the earpiece speaker.

During reassembly, make sure the gold contact springs on the earpiece speaker are [https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/PaM5cSOnXiyHQc3g.full|facing up|new_window=true] and oriented closer to the bottom edge.

Be extra careful to not puncture, bend, or deform the battery during the next few steps—a damaged battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.

Use your fingers to peel the two outer adhesive tabs off of the battery.

The battery is secured to the frame with adhesive. Pull tabs are provided to separate the adhesive and remove the battery.

Use your fingers to peel the center green pull tab off of the battery.

Using one hand to hold the phone steady, use your other hand to slowly and steadily lift the center green pull tab up to separate the adhesive securing the battery underneath.

If the green pull tab rips, use the outer clear tabs instead.

If you have any difficulties with stubborn battery adhesive, you can contact [link|https://www.nokia.com/phones/en_us/support|new_window=true|Nokia's phones support].

Peel the battery off of the adhesive film and remove it.

Don't reinstall a damaged or deformed battery, as doing so is a potential safety hazard. Replace it with a new battery.

Grab the bottom right edge of the leftover adhesive film and pull it towards the top of the phone with steady force to remove it.

During reassembly, follow these instructions to apply a new battery adhesive film:

Remove the battery adhesive film from its liners and apply it to the battery.

Lower the battery down and press firmly to secure it in place.

The interconnect cable is lightly adhered to the frame.

Grab the bottom of the interconnect cable and peel it up towards the top of the phone to remove it.

During reassembly, [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/ksqRpSMoW2ETP4pY.full|realign the interconnect cable|new_window=true] with the [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/KhPOFjXNk5W5DGSY.full|etched-in markings|new_window=true] on the frame. Before reinstalling the motherboard, make sure the interconnect cable’s top connector is at [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/xi5cJcEFKmMEWYEf.full|approximately the same height|new_window=true] as the display cable next to it.

Only the screen assembly remains.

During reassembly, compare your new replacement assembly to the original part:

If your part comes with battery adhesive pre-installed, remove its plastic liners before continuing to the previous step.

If your part has no battery adhesive, remove the clear liner on the pre-cut battery adhesive and apply the sticky section to the battery well. Remove the opaque liner before continuing to the previous step.

If you're reusing your original battery, carefully inspect it for any signs of physical damage. If it's [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/CmJ6ZiW1sIQZLjoC.full|bent, creased|new_window=true], [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/OrnT4eml322MUDj1.full|dented, or scratched|new_window=true], replace it with a new battery. ***Installing a damaged battery is a safety hazard.***