Motorola Moto G Power (G8 Power) Screen Replacement (Fix Your Broken Display!)

Today I am going to show you how to change the screen on the Motorola Moto G Power (Moto G8 Power). This is somewhat easy and cheap to do!
Required tools-
T4 Torx Driver
Metal Razor Blade
Plastic Pick
Playing Card
Glue (below) and Clamps
Heat
Patience.
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[@bughunter1766]

I have a rework station just like the author, so a pretty confined air stream... But obviously not confined enough. When heating the screen, avoid the edges. Heat the screen itself a little inside the frame, or the frame which is plastic, will get little distortions where it gets hot and melts. Since you're removing the glass and the metal underneath, don't worry about heat soaking into the phone. The screen will come off long before that's a problem. Just thought I'd note this. Also, during removal of the screen, that tiny little mesh grill for over the speaker might get lost in the pieces of glass. Keep an eye out for that and be careful not to bend or break it. Great video showing all the steps. Another note, the screws are a #3 Torx (at least on my phone). Lowes sells a craftsman set with those in there for around $8. Don't get the $11 set with more pieces, they are larger and it's not in there.

[@aabdis]

Looks easy enough, as far as these things go. Thanks for the straight-forward video.

[@lmlMETALlml]

Fixed my phone thanks to this video, thanks man!

[@julias-shed]

Thanks for posting this I managed to change my screen today followed your instructions and the phone still works 😀

[@mfbfreak]

Tip: if you can't unstick the battery without damaging or bending it, use a syringe and squirt some paraffin (lamp oil) around the edge of the battery. Let it soak for 30 minutes. Very gently raise one of the corners (i used the upper left one, the BMS side) and using some skewers or tiny screwdrivers, work a piece of dental floss under the battery corner. Work your way down so the dental floss is under the whole BMS board. Now bit by bit, with sawing motion, cut through the glue layer with the dental floss. The oil will prevent the battery from sticking back to the adhesive pads after the dental floss has passed through it.

[@boredmud]

Hey man, thank you so much for sharing this, I will admit it’s no cake walk but following your steps got me through replacing my daughters LCD, it took 3 weeks of waiting for parts and tools but it’s done, thank you so very much❤

[@Bikalakat]

Hey, nice vid! Informative, informal, no unnecessary talking, etc! Thanks!

[@paulfinglas1305]

Great video thanks for taking the time to show people how to do it but me personally now I have seen it done I'll let my local phone shop do it for me 🤣👍

[@kamillatocha]

ah yes gotta love when they glue the battery to the phone

[@jgari1541]

Thank you for your advices here. Thanks to you I have managed to repair my phone although I had 11 screws and cover for the finger print scanner.

[@MichaelFontana081153]

Thanks for the informative video. You have more or less convinced me that replacing the battery is too difficult and risky for me. I now understand why Motorola charges as much as replacing the phone for fixing it out of warranty. I think this phone is too fragile for everyday use. Now we know why!

[@jakedunnegan]

Too fragile? I think not. I have given it as a gift to three of my children at or around August of 2020. (Ages at the time: 11, 15, 19). One has broken the screen from dropping it (which is why I'm here) - however, they bring it to school every day. Given how kids treat phones, it's been remarkably durable and it is a LOT of phone for the price. Having said that, the kids all have pretty decent cases for the phones, but I don't think this is any more or less fragile than the Samsung Note 8 I have. If you get a half decent case for the Moto G, it'll hold up pretty well, and at a quarter of the price of a similar specced out phone.

[@mfbfreak]

@@jakedunnegan Previous versions of the Moto G were MUCH more durable. This is because on earlier versions, the plastic of the case would wrap around the glass of the screen. In contrast to the older models, the glass of the G8 sits on top of the plastic, so when you drop it onto a corner the screen often breaks. This happened to me. The G4 and G5 i used while doing delivery service have fallen many times onto their corners, with the only damage being deep dents in the plastic. Still, the G8 is reasonably sturdy for a modern phone.

[@mfbfreak]

Replacing the battery is doable if you weaken the adhesive with some lamp oil, and then use a long piece of dental floss to 'saw' through the adhesive pads that hold the battery in place. This will not put any stress on the battery whatsoever. I agree, just prying the battery out is risky. You may be able to do it easily if you have a cellphone heating pad, but i tried it with just a hairdryer and decided i had to put too much force onto the battery to feel safe.

[@jakedunnegan]

@@mfbfreak Yeah, that's fair. I still think the Moto G series is solid, but I've certainly seen some issues when it comes to trying to replace a battery. I wish more phones made that easy to do, but I imagine that would cut into their desire to get customers to upgrade sooner!

[@Struggle2015]

Thanks bro! I cracked my screen recently by a less than 4 foot drop on to concrete... I just got my moto g power and haven't even finished payment on it... Your vid is a life saver... Where to get the adhesive from tho?

[@bondebond]

I did this tonight, thanks to your video. I appreciate it.

[@TheHispanicHombre]

The process worked except for using a card to pry the battery loose. Used one of those pimple poppers thingy to slowly lift the ends and sides until I can hear the battery pealing away for from the case. after that is was easy to finish up. My phone is now working with the new screen. I am very please with the walk thru from start to finish.

[@elperro5814]

I followed your guide. All went well but after gluing the screen and checking is it working its not working, any ideas why or what can I do? Thanks

[@webindew]

Thank you for this excellent video! I dropped my phone the second day I had and the screen cracked :-( The screen is quite fragile... Finally found a replacement screen and installed it today. I'm back in business!

[@2bored4life]

Dude your story is now my story. Where did you find a screen?

[@lauradorsey9562]

Please give me more details what part place did u buy from and what tools u used

[@Tocoma55]

@@2bored4life they have them at Ebay

[@RealWorldReview]

In the description

[@markbrouk7857]

Thanks for the vid! Broke my screen after only owning it a month. Dropped it once! 😭

[@RealWorldReview]

Glad I can help! Good battery, not so durable screen lol

[@markbrouk7857]

@@RealWorldReview screen is junk. If you don't mind me asking, what type of glue or adhesive did you use when reinstalling?

[@meganmarshall8670]

Yoooo, literally had this phone less than a day. Tripped over my cat and the front glass is SHATTERED. These screens are shit.

[@haysfordays]

1 month cracked screen. Pissed. Mostly at myself

[@lauradorsey9562]

Same! One month! And it was supposed to have corning or gorilla glass but I didnt get a case fast enough and fell out of my pocket at the convenience store

[@leninramos8484]

I dropped my phone and went to a repair shop to have the screen replaced. They charged me $80, labor included. When I got my phone back it wasn't the same HD quality as original by far. Dark colors are now way too dark. Do you think they put a cheaper one or did they steal any components off my phone? I just want to know so I can buy the correct parts and do it myself.

[@RealWorldReview]

Might just be a cheaper part. You can always bring your own part and ask for an install

[@MichelleSigler]

How do you fix the cable for fingerprint scanner if you tear it which I did?

[@jillgoldfarbrealtor]

I followed your directions but the nails stripped getting the back piece off. Any suggestions for removing them?

[@gltubes]

Thanks to the video I replaced my screen ! After gluing the screen with T-7000 glue, a minimum of the glue has come out and can be felt at the edges. How to remove it ?

[@DavidBettencourt1328]

Thanks for showing how to mess up a phone

[@scottyb83]

Lol

[@faizanmehmood4579]

Hello I have a question. Which glue did you use in this video?

[@BYG158]

So the g8 power replacement screen will fit my g power cell phone,??

[@Denimus92]

It will, but there will be a gap of 1.5 mm on bottom, just installed it, new screen is worse and has small defect of light visible thru edge on bottom, used Orafol double tape, no glue. Bought it for 34$ in US here: www.ebay.com/itm/303657108023

[@martinbuglass5985]

Thanks a lot for this it has saved me a nice bit of cash

[@themomandthemaverick]

We were replacing screen to my moto G power because my screen was cracked. It was working fine broken for two days then we fixed it. Now my backlight isn't working, we thought maybe the replacement part was faulty but it the same thing is the case when we replaced the replacement. What would make my Backlight not work now. We can tell that the phone turns on but my screen can only be seen when we shine a very strong light on it. Do you have any recommendations!!!!!!

[@vladimird8541]

Thanks for the great video! Sorry for a noob question but does the replacement screen and digitzer come with the outer glass or do I have to buy it separately? Thanks!

[@RealWorldReview]

Should come all in one.

[@08ubik]

IMO the Moto G8/9 Power range need a substantially toughened case (or screen if possible). They are so heavy the phone is particularly vulnerable to cracks and shattering if dropped which is inevitable. I had a protective case but still cracked. I only had mine 6 months so gutted. The screen then starred from wear and tear. They are good phones but I'd advise buying a very strong case plus thin screen protector film and protective glass over that. 🍀😱

[@RealWorldReview]

They're cheaper models. Every company does this to make sure you spend more money. Motorola isn't the only one doing this. But yes, I highly recommend adding a tempered glass screen protector to the screen

[@buixote]

I was thinking some denatured (better than isopropyl) alcohol might have helped with the Battery. I use a "precision applicator", like a dull hypodermic...

[@tanyayates3717]

Where is a reputable place to purchase replacement screens?

[@BlissfulDiscovery]

Ebay

[@jorgreuter1648]

That helped me replace my screen, thanks!

[@schwarzweissjinge2551]

Where can i buy original screen?

[@johnmaxmena8292]

I did it! Not so hard. The only problem I had was that I poked the battery and it burnt out.

[@user-sx4yd7hc5i]

My g8 Power has poor contact with the USB typeC terminal. So please make a video of how to replace the charging panel. The g8Power has few users and you can rely on your videos.

[@wierdwesterner]

Thanks Matt

[@zachstine3468]

Thanks for the Video. My glass is cracked but everything functions. I see sellers offering the Glass lens alone, without the touch digitizer. How hard is it to separate the glass lens from the digitizer and can you do that from the front without opening the back to unplug the screen cable in the back? glass only is about $13 vs ~$40

[@RealWorldReview]

Don't. Just spend more money and be happy the display and glass doesn't cost $200+ vs the $3 part they're selling for $10. All you're going to do is waste that money and still buy the screen again

[@zachstine3468]

@@RealWorldReview thanks for the quick answer!

[@noyfb4769]

@@RealWorldReview Yeah, I found that out the hard way.

[@meowpantherfrroblox6553]

Lmfao destroyed the fingerprint scanner :D This is the kinda shit customers bring me from other shops everyday...

[@RealWorldReview]

We all make mistakes at some point. Don't want people thinking I do perfect repairs lol

[@falasha1st]

Thanks, 👍👍👍👍

[@pandugofast]

Thanks so much, good vidya.

[@dayglowfunkyjunky]

Thanks. What is the name of the glue/adhesive? What kind of glue is it?

[@ryanlindsay8224]

E7000 I think it said

[@RealWorldReview]

I have a link in the description. Any of those glues will work

[@figsille]

Hello, I have a question, I am testing the new screen, and it turns on but it won't accept tough inputs, is this normal? Will it only accept touch when installed? Or do you think I have a bad LCD/digatiser?

[@figsille]

Thanks for the great walk through by the way

[@RealWorldReview]

Make sure the cable is flat against the phone, and it should work fine. When testing the touch will be weird until it's flat, or installed.

[@figsille]

And I figured out that the digatiser has to be in contact with the plate on the back of the screen to function!

[@Colab-Film]

I replaced the screen like shown in the video but now the screen is just bright white. There is no data shown. Can you give me a hint what i might have missed?

[@jawn6955]

it's possible that you didn't align the pins on the screen connector very well, or that the replacement screen is a dud

[@Hdtjdjbszh]

I have looked all over youtube and forums, hopefully someone here can help me. I was doing this repair, put in the new display to test, fine, all good, then when i put everything back together, do one more test before glue...nothing. Have vibration, Long vibration, but then no sounds or screen no "hello moto" noise, fingerprint scanner and power button make a vibration if held, nothing else, anyone know what I did wrong?

[@ZachariahMBaird]

I fixed the screen, but now my speakers and volume buttons aren't working. Any advice?

[@mfbfreak]

Remove and re-seat all connectors. Make sure there is no damage to the little black and white wires on the right side, that run from the main board to the bottom board.

[@StefanoZuinisi]

Any way to just replace the glass in front of screen?

[@dscrive]

That's what I want to know too, and better yet, a better glass! my previous G series phones never really had any issues with scratches, but my power seems to scratch if I look at it wrong smh

[@StefanoZuinisi]

@@dscrive yeah, this panda glass sucks... gorilla glass 3 was indestructible...

[@RealWorldReview]

Not cost effective

[@jacoblinson3328]

If I wanna just change the front glass an nothings wrong with LCD how do I do that

[@RealWorldReview]

Don't. That parts like $30-$50

[@Emiliano-Oseguera]

When you put a new screen, you lose the p2i nano repellent coating?

[@RealWorldReview]

Probably. I wouldn’t assume that they do

[@50tigres79]

when i turn on the phone the screen is black when i put the battery on place. However its ok when the battery is not put on place. Any ideas what is going on?

[@davidalmond1950]

Might be a bit late but it will be the battery shorting somewhere. Wrap the battery in kapton tape and it will be fine. This has happened to me on a Huawei before and this solved my issue 👍

[@Casper8572]

when the guy doing the vid tears the fingerprint scanner its probably not a good idea to try this lol

[@joeweaver9913]

Yes but I don't use the fingerprint scanner anyhow

[@markoster2444]

I have always wanted to replace my customer's screens at 200% -- LOL!

[@Luka5rovic]

Thanks

[@marcofrezzotti6362]

La chiave torks che misura é?

[@calculusentropy]

Considering the carnage I'd try making videos of something effective.

[@tjcib]

Of course, my screwdriver set only goes town to T5. Didn't find that out until it was all opened up (and following your precisely, I broke the finger scanner as well. Crazy fragile.)

[@RJSayles85]

Yes, follow bad instructions, receive same bad results lol.

[@oladipupofad]

Where can I get a new screen

[@RealWorldReview]

In the description

[@humildemarcelo]

Is the frame plastic or aluminium?

[@humildemarcelo]

@@danielwulff i just bought it and I checked. The frame is aluminum covered in hard plastic, but the metal can be seen from the sim tray

[@andrewbender3883]

Is that with the "infinity" screen?

[@RealWorldReview]

Yes and no? Don't think this is called an infinity screen

[@andrewbender3883]

@@RealWorldReview or it might be called the endless screen or something like that I don't remember. My screen just broke today and I've called 4 stores that say they fix screens but they can't fix mine.

[@kyararonkes]

Dude, you broke the fingerprint flex 😂

[@RealWorldReview]

Didn't I say that?

[@weedforspeeed4728]

where do i get heat fron

[@RealWorldReview]

Heat gun

[@weedforspeeed4728]

@@RealWorldReview okay thanks, but can i also repair my phone without heat gun?

[@will2307]

gracias

[@Emiliano-Oseguera]

I hope you can answer

[@francisconeres8028]

Se ele tivesse tido um pouco mais de cuidado, não teria avariado o sensor de impressão digital e nem a bateria.

[@marksmales2204]

So it's really unnecessary even undo the back and completely ruin the phone by taking everything out!! So why show this!! Could have just loosen the screen off from the front!! Much simply and easy, same principle in removing an iPhone 7 & 8 screen!.

[@RealWorldReview]

Not sure you’re watching the same video seeing that it’s literally impossible to change the screen without removing the battery

[@vigeroso]

So basically it's a glued together piece of crap and you should probably just get a new one instead of trying this, got it.

[@CheckAvailabilityYo]

More adhesive than I want to deal with.

[@mfbfreak]

Yeah, it's pretty terrible, but doable. The case opens fairly easily when heated up with a hair dryer. You can cut through the adhesive with some plastic from one of those terrible blister packaging things. Then use dental floss and lamp oil to cut through the adhesive under the battery. All in all it took me the whole of an afternoon (with a bunch of breaks) to put my own phone's internals to a ready made Aliexpress screen that was already bonded to a frame.

[@drinan5396]

this G8 Power screen is $58 sell on AMAZON , battery is $28 . ( oct 2020)

[@ap14rcf70]

Would you trust Walmart?

[@OscarSanchez-rp9xg]

Parce se le mide a un s10plus

[@mapoliver8772]

I will pay u come fixs my phone

[@KimoKimochii]

How not to fix your G8

[@codyopj]

Dude get some plastic spudger tools before you cut your finger open, or worse somebody else does so trying to emulate you. Irresponsible.

[@RealWorldReview]

You’re dealing with a glass screen lol

[@codyopj]

@@RealWorldReview your point being? or you too busy being smug to explain yourself.

[@RealWorldReview]

@@codyopj I'm showing people how to replace the screen on a broken phone. The irresponsible part is when the screen broke in the first place. If you don't know to be careful around broken glass or a razor blade, you shouldn't be doing any DIY projects.

[@ubreakifixsantaclara4534]

You broke the fingerprint scanner dude...

[@RealWorldReview]

Thats what I said

[@bjastram1377]

What type glue did you use and where is it sourced? Thanks...

[@yaboyduck24]

It's in the description of the video