Google Nexus 6 Screen Replacement

[@Clickbaiters]

There's ZERO need to heat the rear back cover to remove it. I've removed/replaced two N6 batteries and it's incredibly easy. What you have to do is remove the sim card holder and you'll notice there is a hole made from the factory. You then stick a paperclip through the hole and the upper part of the rear back cover pops up. At that point you can stick a card/pick in there to hold it up while you use another pick to go around the phone ungluing the back cover.

[@isaacd6558]

That tip about using a paper clip in the hole was SPOT ON. Saved me a ton of aggravation. Thank you!

[@dallashoover7333]

Are there any videos you recommend using your method

[@benfrans7448]

Yes no need to heat. Paperclip trick described above works

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

@Tony Lefler That's strange. Off the top of my head I would say try disconnect and reseating the connections. It's always possible that the digitizer is going bad but the relation to your lock button is a new one. I haven't seen that happen before.

[@MrBazinger]

I would highly recommend, especially with the nexus 6, test the screen once reconnected before completing the full reassembly. You doing want to fully reassemble to find out the new screen arrived faulty (which does happen) or that you failed to context the screen to the board correctly, only to have to take or all apart again. All them screws!! Nice video.

[@QuentinDufourTk]

As said in many comments, this video was really useful to me. Well explained, that's the first disassembly of the phone, for every reasons that you know it makes the difference. It's complete, clean, easy to understand. Thanks a lot !

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Thank you. I do appreciate the feedback. And yes, it was always frustrating to me watching tutorials with phones that have obviously been opened before. Especially when there is adhesive involved.

[@tuur9210]

and how mutch does the new screen itself cost? because when i looked it up it was way to expensive and i should jus't buy a new fone ore deal with the broken screen. thx in advance

[@tuur9210]

never mind sorry i forgot the video description... even tho its kinda exepnsive so i will jus't deal with my broken screen for a while and buy a new fone instead later...

[@stevechannel835]

Thank you very much! I have repaired my Nexus 6! I just was very attentive and accurate. This instruction is very good. All tools I bought on ebay. Good luck guys!

[@davidwehrli4098]

Nice vid man but I have another question: Is it possible to just replace the front glass of the phone without the touchscreen?

[@javanpohl3036]

Thank you so much for doing this video with a phone that hasn't been opened yet! I have destroyed or come very close to destroying several phones because I had been watching a video where the phone had obviously (though only obvious after trying to do it myself) been opened already or maybe they just didn't explain clearly enough how much heat you need.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Javan Pohl No problem. I try to record the repair first time whenever possible as I have often experienced what you describe. When a tutorial doesn't include something like a screw that they forgot to put back during the first rebuild things can go bad quickly.

[@King.Science]

hey if I order a lcd from amazon could I be able to fix my Nexus 6. I'm going to do it myself

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Science A HD I can't answer that question since I don't know your skill level. It's possible but experience makes success much more likely.

[@King.Science]

+Go Cell Phone Repair I've got files on my phone that I have no clue how to get them out the only way to keep them is by fixing it myself. I don't know anyone else who could without clearing out my phone

[@King.Science]

+Go Cell Phone Repair and you can easily take the back off without the heat gun lol. you heating it up makes the adhesive sticky again. when it's dry its quick and easy to take it off. just saying not trying to be rude. Great video by the way, I'm using this to fix my phone

[@RicardoLudeke]

+Go Cell Phone Repair my screen wont stick to the frame. Please help!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Ricardo Ludeke Which adhesive are you using?

[@randymeinert1438]

Note that you need to have on hand some 2mm red adhesive tape before you start because it is not supplied with the replacement screen. I didn't find this out until 2/3 into the video, so now I need to wait a week with my cell phone in pieces on my desk.

[@F3B14N]

Hi. I find really hard to separate the frame from the display. Im using a LCD separator tool to heat the screen. I see you use a heat gun. Do you think with a heat gun it will be easy? Where did you bought that pray tool? Thank you

[@kptnix]

Nice video. Had my screen replaced today (drop-in repair shop). They did a great job, and everything looks neat. But the back-cover is a little loose on the sides. Any tip on that? I've already complained about it once, and they fixed it, but now it's loosening again (only a couple of hours later). Any tip on how to *really* make the back-cover stick? e.g. Like a special type of glue/tape, rubber ribbons...? Thanks :)

[@tanithhanson8788]

If the digitizer is intact, can the screen be replaced without having to replace the digitizer as well? Or is it one piece all together? The difference in price is significant.

[@josec2417]

I broke my glass wondering what site I can go to get glass, lcd, & tape to fix it?

[@mjshaheed]

Hello, Is the replacement screen shown above available on your website for sale?

[@MatthewHKnight]

Just curious as to where or if you can replace the adhesive or not kinda wanted to find out before I take the leap in doing this.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

tapetemplates.com/?product=nexus-6-lcd-tape

[@nourmahli7583]

Many many many thanks for making this video It was very helpful to me replacing my n6 screen and it works perfect

[@alexisluna7464]

+nour mahli Man i have a question? I try to repair my nexus 6 Glass but i couldn't where did you buy your screen ? is there any diference because de original is amoled and the replacement is LCD

[@nourmahli7583]

Alexis Luna​ I bought my screen from Ali express available at eBay either no it was amoled screen and it looks just like the original one with zero difference

[@IvanusPrime]

+nour mahli You got the one that goes for about $15? It doesn't seem to be the same one which is used in this video. Any advice?

[@geoctrl]

just followed your video step-by-step - the phone started up, and the screen works beautifully (touch works great). But, when I press the power button to put the phone to sleep, and then wake it back up, the screen doesn’t recognize touch. Did I do something wrong?

[@RealMcNartin]

I ordered some 2mm adhesive just like you use. Cut strips and applied them all over the plastic frame and my screen is still poping out.. Very frustrating...

[@andrewresaul1413]

Thank you for the video! I just had a quick question... Is it necessary to replace the glass, screen, and digitizer if only the front glass is broken? My broken Nexus 6 still responds to touch, and the pixels still display appropriately, it just seems that the glass that lies on top is shattered. Would I still need to replace the digitizer + screen? Or can I purchase just the glass for repair.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Andrew Resaul I wish that I had one to experiment with. Haven't tried glass only on this one so I am only guessing but it's most likely possible however probably not easy.

[@stevewolfe6786]

Why would you place the new adhesive on the tabs (over the screw holes) when you just removed the adhesive on the outer frame ledge? Seems like you're not going to get near as good a seal against weather, etc, from that position.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Steve Wolfe The back of this phone has a tendency to lift up in a few different places. My main goal is to prevent that from happening. If you take one apart I think that you will agree. If not please let me know how you got it to stay flush. It can be very challenging.

[@kleyweg]

Can you make a tutorial to replace just the glass or can I mail mine in to you?

[@1sad_latvianboi707]

hey, I just cracked my screen and I've been to multiple repair shops, they all say that screen replacement itself is not possible as it is a one piece with an LCD... I was so gutted because my lcd is fine and everything else works fine the price of repair is almost like a half of the phone's original price... :(

[@girishpshyandilya]

Hi, I followed the instructions in your video pretty accurately and was able to replace the touchscreen. I have a problem now. The screen works, as in, I can see the phone boot up and all. But the touch doesn't work. I went back and re-did the entire process again, meticulously. Still no luck. What am I doing wrong or what have I missed? Can you please help??

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

If you've tried reconnecting the cables then my guess would be a bad replacement part or damage somewhere on the logic board near the connectors. Do you still have the original screen and can it be used for testing?

[@alize000]

I have a small question. My screen is fine, but seems it's lost its adhesive power on that particular plastic piece you struggled to take off the LCD. That outer frame. The screen has just popped out. Still works fine and all.. I thought I was the battery doing it, but it wasn't. So my question is, could I simply unlatch the ribbon cable for the Lcd, so that it just comes out and let's me apply tape to that plastic part, then reattach it. No Need to remove the whole logic board? Since all I need is to apply more adhesive to that plastic frame

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Those jobs are always hit and miss. If you make sure not to cause stress to anything that can be ripped, torn, or cracked you can give it a shot but as far as the amount of adhesion you'll get- that's questionable. The correct procedure of course, is to tear it down to the point that you can clean both surfaces and apply new adhesive. You could also use a case but that is of course only a temporary fix since once you take it off you're back to the same situation.

[@labidus74]

thank you your video helped me to repair my N6. now I need to wait for the red tape to finish to assemble the phone... :)

[@ChenChiu]

is this is a amoled replacement or a IPS replacement ??

[@arsenalc08]

I've stripped a screw, any tips on how to fix that with such small screws I'm assuming I'm out of luck. Also, I've ordered new glass for my screen, but not the whole assembly. Do I still need to completely remove the assembly, or could I possibly just heat the glass and separate it then replace the glass? Thanks for the video, hope you can save me.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

It's never easy but maybe you will find this helpful gocellphonerepair.com/removing-stripped-screws/ You might be able to remove just the glass but I haven't tried that with this phone yet.

[@arsenalc08]

Go Cell Phone Repair I've got the screw out, a few more questions now. What adhesive do you use?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Adam Crawford Until a pre-cut (recommended) adhesive becomes available we use the Redtape shown on this page gocellphonerepair.com/double-sided-adhesive-tape/ 4mm for this one if I remember but you can measure the width of the areas you are working with to be sure.

[@Tonyy_oo]

Im looking to fix the top speaker for this phone, any idea where to find the part?

[@mattrubio8019]

EBay has them, about $15-$35. Just look up "speaker nexus 6" under 'replacement parts'

[@Yoko684]

Do you think lcd is okay with nexus 6? Im replacing my screen but i don't know whether i should buy lcd or amoled. Amoled screen is pretty expensive compared to lcd

[@NeilRamroop33]

Worked like a charm; thanks for this!

[@MarkAnthony5150]

I have the part how much to send to you and repair I can't see paying 175.00 for a new phone phone works the glass is cracked thank you very much for your quick repsonse

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Mark Anthony You have the whole display or just the glass?

[@MarkAnthony5150]

The glass only part needs replace

[@chrisparker8539]

Have you ever heard of the N6 simply dying? Mine was behaving perfectly normally one day then I picked it up, after sitting on my desk for some hours, and it was off. I turned it on and then it sat on the loading animation for a long time. I powered it off and on again, same result. Then tried a third time but it simply won't start and doesn't even respond to being charged. It is completely unresponsive in every way.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Chris Parker I haven't heard of it with this phone but strange things can happen. You might want to contact google and see if they offer any options for you.

[@chrisparker8539]

Yeah, it's a really strange problem. I ended up getting it replaced via warranty.

[@graemeharvey]

Happened to mine last week. The flash drive failed.

[@louisward5705]

I'm quite confused. I watched a video on screen replacement, and the man was using a blow drier and he had a much easier time removing the back case. So is it recommended to use a blow drier or not? I'm so confused!

[@johnappleseed4833]

you need some way to loosen the adhesive and a blow drier simply works for this situation.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

I would have to see the video but chances are that if it looked easy then his phone has already been opened at least once before. The back panel is and should be attached with a very strong adhesive.

[@hemanthnani5759]

how does the nexus 6 work after screen replacement ....does it look like normal without any defect(viewing angles)

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Hemanth Nani The ones that we did turned out great. Just make sure to get your parts from a reputable seller.

[@hemanthnani5759]

Go Cell Phone Repair in ebay they quoted 195 $ and in ali expres they quoted the same replacement for 212 $ ...a bit difference in the delivery period

[@hemanthnani5759]

Go Cell Phone Repair which one should i assume as a trusted seller ...can i go with ali express they will give me delivery with in a week or 5 days

[@hemanthnani5759]

please give a link below bro to make the work easier

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Hemanth Nani No problem. Serious question though: Are you viewing this on a mobile device? I always include the link multiple times in the video itself and in the video description but I still get lots of people asking for me to provide it again. Is it not showing up for you for some reason? Thanks. gocellphonerepair.com/google-nexus-6-repair/

[@AntiApple98]

Is it possible to just remove the Display glass? I mean not the glass in combination with the Touchscreen. Because in my case, the Phone is working just fine.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Androgeek98 Yes. You should take a look at my Galaxy S6 glass removal video.

[@KaradjordjeVS]

Thank you for the video! I have been to an authorised Motorola Service shop, and they tell me they will need open access to the system (no password), for calibration. Is this really the case, or they do not actually need open access (obviously I do not want them poking through my private data).

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Djordje Petrovic I've been out of town for a while so if you still are curious they can test the screen with you present if you are concerned about privacy. You don't have to give them your password just punch it in and watch them test the part. Also I was not aware that Motorola authorized anyone for repairs anymore. Where is that exactly?

[@KaradjordjeVS]

+Go Cell Phone Repair Hi, thank you for your reply! This is in Dubai, UAE, and I have went with the factory reset to get the device ready.

[@rikarobinson2723]

how do get a heating tool cuz I was personally gonna use a hair dryer...

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Ri Robinson Home Depot, Harbor Freight, or buy one on Amazon, Ebay, gocellphonerepair.com/heatgun

[@rikarobinson2723]

Thanks earlier today I looked on Amazon I found a $20 heat gun.. It's getting tomorrow..

[@rikarobinson2723]

I have screwdriver but none of tha screws aren't coming out my nexus 6 to replace tha LCD screen && I broke the screen even more to see if I can take it out like that.. I tried unscrewing tha screws but tha screws don't look like that t3 tool imprint it's circular now... Go Cell Phone Repair​

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Ri Robinson I hate that they use T3. It is so easy to strip anything from T4 and below. If they do strip you have to move up to the next size and hop that it will seat long enough to get the screw out.

[@puffballofdeath]

i cant remove the old adhesive and the screen wont stick to the plastic frame... please help

[@RicardoLudeke]

+Tanya Waters My screen is also not sticking to the frame. Any suggestions? +Go Cell Phone Repair

[@malikmartin]

My T3 isn't catching the screws.... :/ I don't seem to have anything smaller either...

[@malikmartin]

Found my favorite bit set. The T3 works!

[@Johngvc100]

thank you so much man, you`re a life saver

[@Kalevr1]

Seems that no one covers swapping speakers from old to new. I bought screen with frame premounted. But the new set had no speakers installed. That is completely useless because you have to detach the new frame from the new display in order to get the speakers in place. There are two plastic ridges that fit into the slots in the frame (speakers seen here: i.imgur.com/3OksHPZ.jpg). Would be really helpful if this was covered. Basically you have to pop out the old speaker bar from behind the frame by pushing the two protrusions in the center of the speaker bar seen in the picture. Push on them with a toothpick or the T3 you used for the screws. Be careful. You can push them into the new screen from the front but try to keep the pressure on the bar and not the screen, otherwise the screen will break. I haven't found a single video where they show you this.

[@Glorya0]

Great video! Thank you for this, it helped very much!

[@romanghabayen1454]

Is it possible to replace just the glass

[@arsenalc08]

I'm wondering the same

[@mattrubio8019]

Yes, eBay has some glass only. It might be very difficult without buying an lcd frame to preform a LOCA Glue repair. I would assume it is possible and practical, seeing that the screen costs over $200 and the display is an amoled screen. He most likely will make a video of that in the future.

[@JohnDavis1972]

What adhesive tape did you use?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+John Davis Red Tape gocellphonerepair.com/double-sided-adhesive-tape/

[@JohnDavis1972]

Found some on Amazon. Thanks. This black tape wasn't working

[@Fobicek]

+Go Cell Phone Repair This adhesive is for amateurs :D Thicknes is not good for many phones if you wont original apperience of repair :D are better tapes for LSE plastic and glass...

[@MarkAnthony5150]

How much time send to you to replace glass only if u in do repairs thanks e mail me

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Mark Anthony I will be adding a mail in option on my website soon but for the moment I can't offer glass only on this model. I'll let you know if that changes.

[@BeniRabinowitz]

why is it that if you have a perfectly functional digitzer, you can't just replace the screen only? cant you just reconnect the digitizer to the new screen?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Ben Robin In some cases you can but with most late model phones the two parts are fused together and very difficult to separate without causing damage to the display and often requires equipment and experience that most people do not have. I haven't tried it with this model but when you can't find a glass replacement tutorial it is usually because it is either impossible or impractical.

[@BeniRabinowitz]

Go Cell Phone Repair makes sense. Thanks for the super quick response!!

[@ellulturner]

the phone just got discontinued by Google and won't get any more updates. but why do the replacement screens still cost 100 quid you can literally get a a functional​ nexus 6 for 130! anyone know where you can get a screen for a decent price?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

One of the issues with AMOLED displays is the cost of production. Something as old as the Galaxy S4 will still set you back around $70. If your display and digitizer are still in tact it is possible to replace just the glass. I don't have a tutorial for that one and it's not easy but has been done before. But yeah, not cheap otherwise and even Apple will be switching over from LCD eventually so at some point any premium smartphone will use AMOLED technology for their phones.

[@ellulturner]

Go Cell Phone Repair yeah but i suppose it's worth it for the screen quality! Just don't drop your phone is probably the best idea but no the screen is completely capoot and won't even turn on, thank you very much anyway! Will be a good thing when apple moves to amoled will force the rest of the market forward.

[@John71827]

does this work if the screen doesnt work because of water?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Hard to say without seeing the inside of the phone. If the water got to the logic board or other components. I would lean towards saying no. You would want to treat the phone for liquid damage and test it with another screen to know for sure.

[@jordy955]

is worth fixing my phone got today for $15 put charger in green light shows up plug it into my computer comes up screen dosent light up is screen or digilitizer please help

[@jonathon120]

jordy955 it has to be the screen that's the problem. try replacing it

[@jordy955]

thanks was screen works fine good video thanks

[@abinpvarghese3299]

can u kindly sent me a dispaly

[@mufc1992smr]

Alright so, for 186 I can get the part and replace this myself. Ooooorrrr, I could get the new Asus unlocked phone for $200 off newegg and have a brand new phone. Decisions decisions...any thoughts?

[@mufc1992smr]

Btw, the only damage here is the screen, not the digitizer or anything like that. Can't I just buy the glass and replace that?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Salvador Moran Possibly. I haven't tried yet and if you aren't proficient with glass only repair there are a lot of things that can go wrong. Maybe buy the other phone and wait until the price for this part drops. They always do over time.

[@abinpvarghese3299]

i can plz give me nexus 6 display

[@erikpedersen8715]

I was able to remove the back easily with a standard hair dryer

[@YourNewBuddy]

Amazing!

[@MODERNTHUG1408]

mine has the same crack :( nobody wants to fix around here I guess thats what I get for being different then iPhone or samsung

[@ogamov]

well done

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Thank you.

[@SoNiiC69ViPr]

Wait so this is going to cost me over 150 dollars to fix? :(

[@aarongonzalez3115]

Hey do you think it's worth it I broke my nexus as well I was debating about it in my head

[@ellulturner]

SoNiiC ViPr it still costs the same:(

[@mjd4124]

I found that you can buy a scrren witht the bezela nd aluminum bit at RepairsUniverse.com after i totally screwed up my bezel while scrapping shattered glass off its edge. Makes the whole thing way easier.

[@LewisCowles]

So much patience... My wifes nexus just got broke by her mum, I'm not even going to bother fixing... went to banggood.com, bought a new phone, better spec, not a glued together pile of shite like the nexus I'll switch the SIM when done.

[@saulguiracocha7318]

What's 9+10? :D

[@Potato-fb8zw]

21

[@Mega3rn3st]

Motorola phones are just better built in my opinion, more solid.

[@Dildo_Shwaggins]

cracked mine but after watching this i rather buy a 6p lol

[@RicardoLudeke]

Please help. Got screen in and turned on but didn't test touch. No all back together and touch doesn't work?!