Introduction
This guide will show you how to remove the LCD touchscreen from your Moto G 3rd Generation. Follow these step for access into the phone's interior as well as for replacing the touchscreen. This guide requires the use of a heat gun or an iOpener.
Before you begin, download the Rescue and Smart Assistant app to backup your device and diagnose whether your problem is software or hardware related.
What you need
Video Overview
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Use your fingernail to pry under the notch on the bottom of the phone and remove the back cover.
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Evenly apply heat to the edges of the touchscreen to loosen the adhesive. Continue to Step 3 once the edge of the screen is warm to the touch.
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As the adhesive loosens, pry up an edge of the screen with a plastic opening tool or an opening pick. A suction cup may also be useful here.
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Use an opening pick to hold that edge in place and continue this process around the entire screen, applying more heat as necessary.
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