Introduction
This guide will walk you through the process of removing or replacing the display assembly of a Motorola Moto G5 Plus.
This guide is for replacing a complete display assembly, which includes the home button. Your replacement part should look like this. If you purchased a bare display, you must complete additional disassembly steps, which are not covered by this guide.
For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your phone. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair.
What you need
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Use a SIM eject bit, SIM eject tool, or paper clip to remove the SIM card from your phone.
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Prepare an iOpener and heat the front of the phone along its left edge for about two minutes, or until it's slightly too hot to touch. This will help soften the adhesive securing the display.
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Refer to the second and third images and familiarize yourself with the width of the adhesive around edges of the display.
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Apply a suction cup to the display, near the middle of the left edge.
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Pull the suction cup with firm, constant pressure to create a slight gap between the display panel and the rear case.
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If the display doesn't separate even with significant force, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive and try again. The adhesive cools quickly, so you may need to heat it repeatedly.
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Slide the tool along the left edge of the phone, cutting through the adhesive securing the display.
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Once all the adhesive is cut, carefully lift open the display from the left edge.
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Prop the display unit at a 90 degree angle against a box to prevent the display and fingerprint cables from bending or tearing.
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Remove the following Phillips screws from the midframe:
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Sixteen 3.8 mm black screws
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Three 2.4 mm silver screws
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Insert the flat end of a spudger between the midframe and the left edge of the phone and carefully pry to release the two clips holding the midframe in place.
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Disconnect the smaller display cable connector.
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Gently continue lifting the cable to break the adhesive seal and pull the cable away from the motherboard.
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