Moto G7 Power LCD Glass Screen Replacement Detailed

[@racheldembrun715]

First time screen repairer here. This video was so incredibly helpful. That said THERE IS ONE SHORT SCREW (IT HAS THE WHITE S ON IT) that if you do NOT put it in the right place, it will crack your screen. Learned this after spending about an hour going through this and breaking the screen at the very end. Tech MD - you should put a youtube note right at the 30 minute mark where the screwing in process happens. Soooo close to fixing it. :(

[@dylanroemer4277]

I tried to watch like 5 other vids before i found yours. the biggest reason i enjoyed your video and it helped the most was because of your naration everyone else plays music how is that going to help me same with fast forwarding through segments. hakyou for helping e and your style of vid

[@Clikism]

Just wanted to mention a couple of things. - This video is good for the basics, but please don't use metal tools to remove a battery. A little 99% isopropyl alcohol and an iPlastix (the plastic version of your iFlex) will get it out just fine. On stubborn batteries, I keep a 2" semi-stiff plastic spatula to help gently pry it out. - Same goes for the back plastic cover. The iFlex might cut the tape a little easier, but you also demolished the under-paint for a good 1-2mm around the whole edge of the back plastic (and added quite a few scratches to the cover when your iFlex slipped). The iPlastix and/or plastic playing cards take a tiny bit more work but don't damage components you're going to reuse. - Again, same goes for removing the screen. You put some pretty nice gouges in that plastic midframe when you were removing the screen. T7000 adhesive might hide a little bit of that, but it's not what I would expect from a professional repair. Use plastic tools (and a little bit of 99% iso alcohol) and you won't cause additional damage. - When you are cleaning the edge to prepare it for the new screen, you should always finish with a lint-free cloth and more 99% iso alcohol to remove any residue and give your T7000 a nice clean surface to adhere to (we actually use 3M Primer 94 adhesion promoter after cleaning with alcohol to make sure we get a nice durable seal). All that said, I appreciate these videos so I can see inside a phone I haven't done before when I've got a new repair to do. ps to DIYers- A battery fire is a really big deal. A $2 bucket filled with $3 of sand can save you from major damage to your home if you accidentally do cause a battery fire. Just drop the battery in the bucket, scoop some sand on top, then take the bucket outside to a well-ventilated area and let the fire run it's course. It's a $5 safety net that can easily save you hundreds of dollars in floor repairs and/or fire remediation.

[@laurasowalskie2663]

Really wish I had read this before I started. Had a thought that a metal tool to pry out the battery might not be a good idea, but rationalized that the guy in this video was using one. Did puncture my battery and have it burst into flames. Luckily did not cause damage to my house. Holy shit, that was scary though.

[@franciscoponce7981]

Yeah that was about the only pet peeve I had. Used alcohol on one here and came up smooth no heat needed, using a plastic battery removal tool... just a small tip

[@dev639]

Josh Arneson is completelly right about what he says. Only thing I do different is I use nylon playing cards to slide under the battery. Also I never though about having the bucket and the sand, really smart idea!

[@confusedclouds]

I 'm that idiot first time i took a phone apart XD

[@nicolasnicolas3889]

This comment was so helpful, I did just that today, I got myself a made for purpose small bottle with a syringe lid adapter for the isopropyl and it worked a treat and the sicky pads are still good, thanks buddy!!! ❤

[@curious-relics]

Just want to say thanks so much for the video! I just successfully repaired my phone following this vid (and the comments which detailed other pitfalls like that 1 white painted screw).

[@F19991]

Thanks Tech MD! With your help it was actually quite easy. Interning at an engineering firm took away the 'magical aura' of technology for me and gave me the confidence to take on this task. I made sure to be extra careful with the battery after reading the comments! It was hard to get it out but with some effort and with my hair dryer I managed to do it.

[@TechMDYoutube]

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[@walterfarrell7812]

Thanks for the video. Was able to fix my phone with no problem after watching the video.

[@armaan8449]

Tech MD, thank you for the detailed video; it was very helpful in replacing my Moto G7 screen

[@mikey_likes_it_]

I followed your video step by step. I used a wide spackle knife as a pry tool. Thank you for the great detailed explanation.

[@jamesweaver8124]

Great video. Stayed with it but set the battery on fire trying to get it out, which was game over haha. Kit I bought didn’t have great tools. Worth a shot though, just be careful out there y’all.

[@teezy09]

James Weaver I just did the same 🤦🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@laurasowalskie2663]

yep, I also just punctured my battery and had it catch on fire. thought I was being careful. DO NOT USE A METAL TOOL TO PRY THE BATTERY OUT.

[@ScoyGeorge]

thanks this helped a lot swapped the screen only took all day

[@ddoglive1765]

😂😂

[@PapadimitriouD]

Thank you for this tutorial. It was very helpful. I had good luck using a hair dryer, which is probably a better option for beginners. If you haven't used a heat gun before, it's easy to go overboard. I also removed the screen first. This made softening the battery glue much easier as I could apply heat directly to the heat shield that the battery is glued too.

[@eds.6143]

Excellent video, just leave the plastic protective film on until done to protect screen. Adds a little more protection

[@Dedfaction]

Thank you, excellent video and got my screen replaced easily! Just waiting on the correct glue to seal the screen properly.

[@jimtonn8081]

thank you so, so much for helping me to be able to replace and fix my screen!!!

[@ethanflynn2585]

Thanks for the tutorial! Glad to have a backup phone again!

[@RuhRohRaggie069]

By the way for those that have to DIY with the tools u have You can magnetize ANY metal screwdriver , take 12 inch piece copper wire wrap and/or coil it around the screwdriver few times or as many times as u can put one end on 12 volt battery take other end and arc it off few times & and your magnetized working in a packing house this is how we magnetized our steels steeling our knives this way it would hold the knives edge to it made the difference in good day or bad day in life someone uses all day

[@melinad9192]

Thanks for the tutorial! Question: I followed step by step, everything went fine, but I notice my new screen has a bluish tint now, could this be the quality of the screen? could i have done something wrong?

[@RyanBissell]

I'm not sure about this, but I suspect if you let the battery drain down before you start, it is less likely to catch fire if you damage it.

[@OliverStaton]

Thanks Dustin, worked like a charm. Thanks for putting this together.

[@JeSuisYisus]

Thanks dude! Everything went smoothly!

[@adrianvalbuena8158]

17:37...... everything good till I burned my table XDXDXD

[@aintthatthetruth69]

If you use a brush and apply alchohol to he sides of the battery it should come out much easier. No need to ever warp a battery. Also never apply direct pressure to cables and definitely test the screen before gluing it down or preparing to install.

[@stuartshaw3513]

Great video, I managed to follow perfectly.

[@CT-um7zq]

Thanks for the great the video. 👍 Btw, for those DYIs be careful with the heat gun and blade , my battery just bursted into flames when I tried to remove it. I had to run it out of the house and my phone is toast.😢 Btw, this is not the first time I do this and yet it still happened to me.

[@kirollosmaximos4610]

BUY THE SCREEN WITH FRAME, its only like 13$ more and totally worth it . Trust me it will make your life easier and you won't have to worry about cracking the screen upon installation and the seal will be better too.

[@douglasflores1462]

Hi, how about applying glue no only on edges but in the middle too? The original screen came with glue in the middle, I think, that helps to the screen to be stronger against cracks if dropped. And, after glueing, I just put several plastic clamps all around the screen and let it cure for about 15 minutes to half an hour (without applying heat).

[@JT-mz5oc]

Anybody attempting this be EXTREMELY careful when trying to get the battery out. It's glued down tight and is pretty fragile. If you puncture it trying to pry it out it will swell, burst into flames and fill wherever you're working with toxic Fluorine gas, as I found out the hard way.

[@micheleangelo4916]

You're right about the bad quality of cheap screens... Mine stopped working 5 minutes after I mounted it

[@aerodriguez1254]

Is the G7 Power XT 1955-5 LCD the same as the G7 SUPRA XT 1955?

[@KlusterFux]

He should have left that thin plastic protector film on there until he completed the work, then no cleaning would be necessary. I had to give the dude a "like" because he gets credit for making the video.

[@Yamazaki112]

I just fixed my phone with a Bic lighter and a cheap tool kit from Amazon. Also, It's almost impossible to get the glass from the sides unless it's already raised up. I utilized a crack in the screen and punctured it with my thin metal filing tool. Carefully prying the glass piece by piece using the same method from the battery.

[@vlonevlone2319]

Blow dry worked for me

[@Misterjr3]

I lost all hope of doing it myself after I saw how you struggled to get battery and the old screen out.

[@JosiahJensen42]

Yah, for a phone only worth about 200 bucks I may just bite the bullet and buy a replacement phone.

[@lucky.jynx.elvira]

Would a hair dryer work instead of the heat pad? I'm about to change a glass on one and I have never done this before lol. I'm so nervous

[@TechMDYoutube]

Possible but it would take a long time!

[@troyc4841]

Good job. Looks hard though. Think I'll just upgrade.

[@wnnsdm3160]

Why don't you use isopropyl alcohol?? The back adhesive, battery and front. It's a lifesaver...

[@josephrincon9947]

Just make sure you use 99 per cent isopropyl alcohol. The water content in regular rubbing alcohol, be it 50 - 70 per cent will destroy your phone if it gets inside.

[@clanbozz]

thanks, Just replaced my screen, luckily i didnt crack my new screen during install. One thing did go wrong though, I punctured my battery with a tiny hole and there was a 1 sec spark and tiny cloud of smoke then it went away. I put electric tape on the hole. I dont think i punctured deep enough to do any real damage. Its been 2 days and the battery charges fine. Im going to take the risk and use it while my new battery comes in. I need this phone for work so waiting wasnt an option

[@QQ-yk8qr]

Great! It's really really helpful!! Thank you so much!!

[@lilbeanb0i634]

Hey Dustin I've never worked on a power before but I have a brand new one with some software problems and a customers with a cracked screen. Would the easiest route be just to swap the boards so that the end user gets pretty much a brand new phone as well?

[@douglasflores1462]

Yes, that would be the easiest way to go.

[@whitnig]

thanks a lot. all sorted good video

[@JustAnotherAnthony]

Could I use tape on g7 power or is it just the t7000 glue that would work?

[@biggerbil]

Worked a treat. Thanks!

[@Axabraxa]

Beware I just dissembled my G7 power only to realize the new screen from eBay (seller are now gone, but pretty sure it was China ) is 1mm thicker. 2mm less wide AND 3mm shorter!!! But cable is identical except the numbers 18451 instead of 19172 as on original screen. And also back of screen lacks the black coating. But new screen seems to work fine. So for now I will glue it on and get some black silicon to fill in the gap... Wish me luck..

[@Clikism]

You got the international version of the screen.

[@ronaldhoward8982]

Great instructions... easy as pie

[@vumtheihthang]

I have Moto G8 and mt touch screen is crack too. how do i replace it..i bought Touch Screen Digitizer .....do i have to remove from the back?

[@stephencoppola5390]

Wow

[@thanhien5506]

Thank you for your video.

[@7braven7]

Looks like this was the first time you have ever repaired a phone

[@Punkichu]

reading so many comments on "my battery caught fire" I'm certain it's booby trapped. not sure what kind of chaotic evil business tactic this is.. lmao My screen not nearly as shattered, tho i got a splinter of glass in my thumb... my G7 screen finally succumbed to it's unintentional abuse 😭 now it thinks im touching it without touching it, cycling through all the things after i frantically tried to access anything. which i think is preventing my pc to read the files when i plug it in to attempt data recovery. the screen has an orange hue & fading as fast as the hours in a day, green yellow dark vertical lines- black & white "blocks" on the left from top to bottom, under massive curved *crows feet* crack across the entire screen starting from upper left corner meeting old curve crack bottom left & right. can still use fingerprint unlock & after a few tries... i can manage a pattern unlock.. for now. maybe one day i'll have someone fix it, the phone is perfectly fine otherwise wallpaper is still recognizable & can read most things/icons. unable to swipe up or down anymore, pushing power button brings up options but quickly disappears b4 i can power it down, then summons knock off siri & calls voice mail, opens youtube & 16 other "ghost touched" commands at once 😩 not a beginner on screen replacing, but its been a while, things have updated since.. I am extremely apprehensive of attempting this myself & do have a spare phone. Main concern is, is there a way to recover data? specifically notepad lol which sadly is on internal storage I mentioned an "interference" when trying to access my files on pc, usually i can access everything, inc. notepad. which is my main concern. if the phone is now constantly "sensing" multiple touch's & I plug in to pc, would this be the reason the pc says "moto - folder empty"? assuming a series of ghost touch interference being the culprit. is there a way around? 😭😭 I rather cut my losses and get my data if possible, if it means not setting off some Indiana jones meets the Goonies type booby traps & setting my house on fire -sorry for the story lol painting a sad picture for my beloved materialistic thing - aside.. thank you for this step by step.. I'll save this should I get brave 🤞

[@boscott5543]

My screen worked when I did the check, but now that it's glued on, it's only showing the backlight! Help

[@thomasw9969]

This is the same as moto g7 Supra right ?

[@daddygromanjude2075]

What about the strait talk version the Motorola G7 optimo Maxx?

[@TechMDYoutube]

Same thing as g7 power. I made a video for it.

[@daddygromanjude2075]

@@TechMDKZbin do I need to order a specific screen model or would the g7 power work? And thanks for responding.

[@TechMDYoutube]

DaddyG Romanjude20 g7 power will work. I have a tear down video on KZbin look for it

[@nataliealanizindependentsc668]

We bought just the glass replacement for hers and I cant find a video on how to do just that, not the whole LCD

[@TechMDYoutube]

Because it doesn’t make any sense to replace just the glass. It’s just cheaper to buy the glass and LCD has a combo. Doing the glass only would require some special equipment but at home people don’t have.

[@johnbourne4603]

I just got the glass too and about 12 tools no instructions

[@johnbourne4603]

Is there a video on just the glass?

[@timothyleasure7379]

How much is it to send you my g7 to fix the glass

[@TechMDYoutube]

Contact us at [e-mail]

[@lucky.jynx.elvira]

Why do we have to take off the battery and plate and stuff?

[@TechMDYoutube]

Cable is underneath the battery.

[@Punkichu]

Soooooo my S.O decided it would be worth trying... bought new stuffies,. that whole "Indiana jones / goonies boobie trap" i mentioned..? its really and truly a chaotic evil genius business tactic lmao i can't stop laughing its fried. i knew i was waiting & came to terms the moment the parts arrived. RIP thankfully omg, so grateful 🙏the important parts are safe, data etc, we're gonna end up transplanting things to a cheap used one just to retrieve insanely important notepad crap lol but thank you sir, im serious!!! he watched this, spent hours being careful but man.. anyone reading this? DONT DO IT! LOL DONT! omg he was NOT KIDDING if you puncture that shit 10:55 im gonna write a poem about it. i swear. life has been one thing after another around every corner😂😂😭😭😭😭

[@dannyplays420]

Damn u a little rough on fragile components

[@doctaber2213]

Can do IPhone 2g with flappy bird? This thing is worth thousands.

[@TechMDYoutube]

LOL

[@islamhammachi]

Really hard to remove

[@erdemir5641]

"once you use this glue there's no getting it apart" *cracks screen and takes it apart

[@petervaughan6201]

I had to take the back off my G7 and just left it off , such a faff , works fine with no back on it.

[@DANNYN224]

I cut a lithium ion battery with a utility knife for experiment that thing spark up

[@mommaof3735]

So you can't just replace the glass?? It has to be the whole screen??? I have this exact phone and i cracked the glass.

[@TechMDYoutube]

Yep. Not worth just replacing the glass

[@Clikism]

A lot of DIYers don't understand, reasonably so. The screen is an assembly that includes the glass, digitizer (touch sensor), and LCD screen all glued together. Asking a shop to replace the glass only is like asking your car mechanic to replace just one part of the alternator when it breaks, instead of just letting them replace the whole alternator. In large cities, you might find 1 or 2 shops that have the specialized equipment and expertise to do a glass-only repair but for the average independent repair shop, we just don't have the volume or resources to do that type of repair. Instead, we send these screens to a specialized refurb facility to be repaired and resold. They give us a couple of bucks for the screen and it keeps it out of the landfill.

[@douglasflores1462]

Good video, but the title reads "glass replacement", you should remove the word "glass" and keep "LCD screen" I am looking for a video to replace the outer glass only, because my glass is cracked but the LCD and digitizer are good. Use more plastic tools to avoid scratches, and or puncture the battery.

[@TechMDYoutube]

I title that on purpose because I’m removing the glass and Lcd. You may look and look and look forever but you’re not going to have a proper equipment to do that unless you’ve already purchased $5000 worth of equipment. I try to explain this in my video that don’t try to attempt this repair class only when it’s only $20 to fix the screen. Use iflex with iplastic and you’ll be fine

[@mattcook676]

How about a moto g stylus absolutely now videos except for putting on glass protectors. Dog got a hold of new phone and destroyed glass screen

[@Zoro-dd9ye]

Where is link

[@angeltorres7448]

I have a phone that wasn't able to be turned off. I let the battery drain but when I press the sleep/wake button the phone displays a message of needs charging. It's been like this for 2 weeks. Do I have to wait until there is no low battery sign before repairing?

[@cykablyat8513]

There's nothing worse than a customer that watches over your shoulder the entire time. Regardless of the repair, be it automotive, hardware, software, carpentry...

[@raduivanov4328]

Why you slam the phones all the times?

[@kingdurbin5806]

How much for a phone fix?

[@TechMDYoutube]

I don’t answer that question publicly feel free to email us [e-mail]

[@khhnator]

wait you replacing the whole thing? why the video called "replace glass screen"?

[@TechMDYoutube]

The video is not called that. It’s called LCD glass screen replacement. Did you know that the LCD and glass comes fused. They come as one assembly. Separating the glass only on this display is not recommended.

[@AND-pl4ge]

why don't you use an iso propylene solvent to clean , work done inaccurately

[@savetheworld252]

Why cant you just replace from the front?

[@doctaber2213]

The back needs to be opened to run the flex cable for the screen.

[@angelaprestwood1351]

maybe its your typical made in china replacement screen my thought i have a g7 play and have dropped it a few times by accident without breaking it

[@dannyplays420]

No offence man, but I will not pay you to fix my phone's

[@KlusterFux]

Ok.. this guy is very crude and as he admits,"pathetic" at times. First of all, don't use that glue he uses. Most times you can simply reuse the little bit of adhesive that's originally on the phone. If you need to repair it again, it will be easy to fix. The option is to buy a case that will not only hold it together, it will also protect it from damage. MOST importantly, the screws, might be special 6 point "STAR" drivers called T4(especially on the G7). You can buy it at Lowe's for $9. Also, no videos show it, but there are two seams all around the screen. Use the top seam, closest to the top, not the frame. Good luck. These are the reasons eBay sellers have so many negative reviews. Rough & tumble amateurs break their phones and need someone to blame.

[@ghosthxer7301]

WORST BATTERY TO REMOVE EVER. I also used T-8000 and that was a big mistake because it's clear instead of black

[@ronb6182]

Get an otter box or equivalent then you won't crack a screen I found out the screen protectors don't work. 73

[@sargentobarakusacevedo6993]

Uuuu echaste a perder la bateria 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@blancarodriguez1874]

Se puede saber porque? No entiendo su error, Gracias

[@sargentobarakusacevedo6993]

@@blancarodriguez1874 al levantar la bateria con la espatula dobló el borde de la bateria e dos partes y aunque lo puso otrabes en su lugar ya dañó la bateria un poco a mi me pasó una ves asi ya que son celdas delicadas si se doblan aplastan o rompen ya no funcionará como antes...

[@blancarodriguez1874]

@@sargentobarakusacevedo6993 y cual es tu consejo/tip, para poder sacar la bateria correctamente? Porq quiero arreglar mi celular, y voy a tener que sacar la bateria

[@sargentobarakusacevedo6993]

@@blancarodriguez1874 y mira Blanca consegite las espatulas mas flexsibles pero de plastico y largas para asi se introdusca debajo de la bateria sin afectar su molde estandar de la bateria y de esa forma ir desprendiendo el pegamento que ataja la bateria y de esa forma segura no tendras incomvenientes.,porqué tampoco es buena idea calentarla con secapelos o pistota de aire caliente ya que puede fundir tambien la bateria es delicado muchos diran que no pero a mi se me fundio tratando de sakarla intacta y a amigos que son tecnicos tambien... La verdad que es mejor yebarle a un tecnico experimentado en celulares sellados ellos saben el limite y la tolerancia de asta donde puede forzarse.. suerte saludos...

[@eduardoxxcreepxx310]

@@sargentobarakusacevedo6993 o sea q como la doblo ya no sirve o ya no retendra lo mismo de carga?

[@4AM-Anime]

Hey bro do a favor

[@matthewwalton2514]

That rear cover is scratched bad now.. Multiple slips caused that. Not my phone but you would be installing a new cover.

[@stephennazigian8131]

The rear cover is unbelievably inexpensive. Follow the link in the description. $2.50

[@JohnTannerinDerbyshire]

I must admit when you broke the screen after trying to wipe off all of the glue that you used...I thought...nah...I'll just buy a new one.

[@brianconnery2801]

There a guy on eBay that sells these brand new without the motherboard. So all you have to do is take the motherboard out your device and put it in that one. Literally took me 10 minutes.

[@JohnTannerinDerbyshire]

@@brianconnery2801 Can you share a link please?

[@vlonevlone2319]

Brian Connery who vro ??

[@MrSailormark2]

terrible , should have went through the front instead of damaging everything you touched

[@lc7ineo]

SERIOUSLY! the screen in this phones is ridiculously brittle, never buying Motorola again.

[@erdemir5641]

Shit. Calm down! You're so clumsy it's scary

[@wm2427]

Literally worst phone fix video I've ever seen

[@TechMDYoutube]

Hey I’m on a mission to make these videos better please tell me where you think I’ve gone wrong? I’ve been in the business for 18 years. I typically try to find the best solution when I first came across a phone. I’m sure there’s better solutions Come up as time goes on. So please let me know how I can make my videos better for you. Because you as a viewer is important to me.