Nexus 5 Screen Replacement and Tear Down

[@knetknight]

wonderful. I've watched several of these to prepare to replace my wife's D820 display and this was the best lit, camera positioned, and clearest spoken tutorial i found. well done and now i'm confident I can do this repair.

[@andrewfielden284]

By far the best guide I've seen. Allowed me to successfully replace the screen housing and battery on my phone. Thank you!

[@harisusmani]

I just completed changing my phone's screen. Its working great so far. Awesome video and good attention to detail, thanks so much! There's only one change I'll suggest: when you take out the front-facing camera (10:00) , the golden tape around the screw sits on-top of the rubber gas-kit, rather than its bottom. It's just to keep it as the phone originally was, doesn't change functionality but I thought I'd point out :) Sourcing the screen: If you can wait 2-3 weeks and wanna be cost-effective, get it via Ali Express.

[@KayesIslam]

Just wanted to thank you for this video. Yesterday I changed screen for my nexus 5 myself guided by your video and saved myself at least 100 bucks. Keep up the good work.

[@bradlenseigne4086]

I followed this step by step and was able to replace my daughters phone, saving me hundreds of dollars. Thanks!

[@DrBatanga]

Awesome tutorial. Just fixed my wife's phone. Everything worked out great. Couple of comments: There are slight differences in the models depending on when they were built. Mine for instance came off the very first batch and allows you to replace the headphone jack without taking off the circuit board cover. Your Dremel use may have been necessary because the replacement part matched a different lot. It was very useful to see the use of a hot air gun (I used a hair dryer). That made all the difference in the world.

[@jonathanchan564]

Thanks for the wonderful tutorial! I was able to replace my Nexus 5 screen today without a hitch. One thing I learned is to use slightly more heat than you think you'll need (using a regular hair-dryer). This helped tremendously with those parts with the sticky adhesive.

[@3zObafouzr]

cheers mate, just spent 2 hours following this tutorial and my phone is working fine.

[@ranevc]

You are genius! Replaced successfully the screen. Your video is best because you provide small but crucial details that other similar replacement videos do not. Thanks a lot for this. Liked and subscribed

[@MrDicius933]

I just fixed my nexus 5, screen works after an hour lol. It was pretty simple actually with the video's clear instructions. I just wanted to take my time and I made sure I followed every instruction. Thank you so much for the video!

[@FelipeFerrazMO]

+MrDicius933 What do you mean by the screen worked after an hour? My screen keeps blinking "Google"...

[@ArunSriraman]

Thank you for the video!! Bang on, clear instructions. Successfully replaced a Nexus 5's broken screen.

[@jrbl00]

hands down, the best nexus 5 screen replacement vid. Can't thank you enough for making this, was so helpful and in-depth

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Thank you!

[@maartendecock6736]

Thank you very much! your video helped me a lot to repair my wife's Nexus 5. I especially liked your detailed descriptions of what to look for and how to pry apart all the different pieces, very helpful! Keep up the good work!

[@TheAlinbadea]

10x your tutorial was very useful, I just successfully replaced my mother's nexus cracked screen, and since I opened the phone I also replace the battery with a new one, I hope that she will continue using this amazing phone for at least a couple more years.

[@AlanSinclair]

Great walk-through! Much appreciated, many thanks. It took me about an hour, going slow, to fix my broken screen.

[@PixelDemon]

Thanks a lot for this great tutorial. I just repaired my phone by this video and everything is up and working again \o/! All the best from Germany!

[@deathadder05]

Thank you very much man. I just fixed my phone and you help me walk through each and every step. Couldn't have been more easier than this. Thanks a lot man. Cheers! Keep up your amazing work.

[@jiandawu4891]

It's very helpful. I successfully repaired my broken nexus 5 following your step-by-step instruction. Thanks a lot !

[@Anandbrose]

This is one hell of a tutorial.. Replaced mine just now... thanks a lot man...

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Thank you.

[@MatthewKodatt]

Thank you! Fantastic walk-through. Repaired my wife's mobile and she could not be happier.

[@Kaos630]

This was incredibly helpful for a screen/frame replacement, thanks! One thing I noticed you missed was a small foam washer that is attached to the front-facing camera. The only reason I noticed this was because I shattered my screen at the top and my FF camera came off with this washer attached(and some glass bits)

[@joedarden2521]

Excellent step-by-step guide. Just successfully replaced my nexus 5 screen while watching this video and pausing every 20 seconds or so. Only casualty is the selfie-camera which doesn't seem to be detected by the phone now so I probably didn't re-attach its cable completely (yes I did transfer the rubber piece and gold tape next to that camera). I might re-open everything and try to fix it but I rarely use that feature anyway. Used a replacement/frame/digitizer screen from the site in the description. The display is a little more yellow than stock, most noticeable at low brightness. Otherwise works well.

[@korosca]

@Go Cell Phone Repair Thanks man, I changed the broken screen on my Nexus 5 using your instructions in less then an hour. Much appreciated for your walkthrough :)

[@QupoTV]

Thanks buddy, this is by far the best tutorial on youtube for the Nexus 5

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

jcla36 Thanks I appreciate that.

[@mikejones6881]

Excellent video with clear instructions. Repaired my wife's Nexus 5 with no problem.

[@guitarofdestiny]

Mike Jones will you fix mine too 😟

[@leejordanful]

Thanks. I followed this and I now have a working Nexus 5 with a new screen.

[@sbttarek]

Just finished fixing my Nexus 5 screen. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Much appreciated!

[@williamdekker]

Thanks for not leaving anything out, personal anecdotes appreciated also. Great vid!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+William Dekker Cool and thanks.

[@armido7809]

Just replaced my nexus 5 screen. Works like a charm. Very awesome and informative video. Thanks for making it.

[@laptewstein]

Thank you for the tutorial - i ordered the frame and folllowed the instructions and it works now! Thank you very much again!

[@West77thSt]

Great step by step. Easy to follow. My Nexus 5 has gone from shattered to brilliant!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Awesome!

[@engPetarMarinov]

The perfect tutorial! I just repeated the steps and everything works great!

[@edgarrg1629]

man, your video was so usefull you even explain about the plastics parts on the charging port, and the rubber parts on the microphone.... ....

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Thank you.

[@fetokun]

Great tutorial man! Another successfully fixed Nexus 5 here!

[@Guille-mo]

Great video!!! Thanks a lot for sharing it. My phone looks brand new now.

[@richardeljay]

Thanks for this... just saved me having to buy a new phone. Took me less than an hour.

[@jarvalane7651]

Thanks,. was a huge help, did everything step by step and seems like the phone is working without any issues :) One of the screws was so tight in the bottom part that i actually had to dif with a knife through theplastic and just lift it off without the screw.. At times i thought it most be a miracle if this phone is going to function but all went well and did not damage any crucial parts. Thanks again!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Jarva Lane Cool. Good to hear it.

[@SIPFAM]

Thanks for the video. Easy to follow. Got my phone fixed

[@gonik]

Dude, thank you very much for this very detailed process. I am grateful and my phone's screen is perfect again!

Great video, thank you very much. I was able to fit back panel with out removing that peace of plastic above USB port (on 1:57). You just need to put bottom part first and than kind of of close it pushing it down. Cheers

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

@Rohan Panicker In some cases yes. You'll have to click through the link and see if there is an option for international shipping.

[@bradharper9282]

Great tutorial. I've only had this phone for a day but the screen did not survive a day at the junkyard while I was removing some frame pieces. Ready to get my new screen next week. Fortunately mine just has a few cracks so it works fine.

[@rajeshnitk]

Thank you very much for the video. We followed each step very carefully and replaced the screen of my nexus 5 successfully.

[@Networksks2]

Did it fine. Took me around 1:30~2h

[@boobydood]

Really helpful, solid tutorial! Thank you! Now I'm just waiting for the new battery to arrive, it will be like a brand new phone.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Thanks.

[@sprawdzto85]

Very detailed and helpful video. Thanks to you I've mange to replace mine screen and Nexus 5 gets second life.

[@jonathanphillips3266]

Just completed. Exactly spot on in every detail. Thank you so much. Saved me a small fortune!

[@amberlampz]

Do you leave that white tape on (near the sim card slot) at 15:57 or do you remove it? then place the board in.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+amberlampz If you're talking about the blue tape in the battery compartment yes. If not can you be more specific, I'm not seeing any other tape...

[@amberlampz]

+Go Cell Phone Repair Here's a pic. I made a green circle around it. i.imgur.com/umaSuTn.png

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+amberlampz First, thanks for making this much easier to answer. That is a moisture activated sticker that turns red when the phone gets wet; you don't need it.

[@amberlampz]

+Go Cell Phone Repair ahh okay, thanks! I thought there was a sticker underneath, similar to the sticker that was covered by the white tape for the rear-camera at 13:10

[@ashokrocks100]

I just followed what you told and it was a sweet.. thanks a lot for sharing the procedure.. you are just awesome :)

[@ebatt4707]

best replacement video, got my phone back in no time with everything working. I must have the lower board off proper alignment I need to talk a bit louder into the mic but it still works and the usb power now goes in at a small angle. I pushed it pretty hard to make it flat and the back cover still goes on correct. speaker phone and head phone jack work perfect. My replacement already had the rubber boots for the mic also so i didn't have to move them or the tape on the lower board.

[@ilijaxxx]

TNX. A LOT man, everything according to video has proven to be right! Just follow these steps.

[@DavidKeatingUK]

Great Video, Always watch to the end at least once before attempting anything like this kids!

[@CarlosDiazG]

Thanks for this video. It was all I needed to do the replacement in my phone.

[@piratesmvp]

Thanks so much for this video. This helped me get a new screen installed on my Nexus 5. It's as good as new now!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Cool. Thank you.

[@usehome7094]

I just replaced my damaged Nexus 5 by following this clip step by step, Thank you

[@DaveBaghdanov]

Thanks, this was a big help! Some of my clips broke on the back cover when removing it. My replacement screen unit already had a silver/foil tape wrapped around a ribbon that you so painstakingly removed and applied.

[@mattfontoura]

Thanks a LOT! It was super easy to replace mine with your tutorial!

[@jamespowell5443]

Great Instructions, worked like a charm.

[@ehabrefaat]

thank you very much, I changed my damaged screen by your very useful video.

[@arashyousefi2381]

thank you for your great video, I follow your steps one by one for replacing the screen and every function of the cellphone worked and the screen connected well and worked.

[@mrjaygee]

I'll add to the praise. Thanks for the great video! Repair was a success thanks to you.

[@nikunaka9]

Thank you. Useful step by step. Change the LCD panel. Works like before cracking. Good luck.

[@davidrodan]

first time replacing a screen and this video was perfect for it... thanks a lot :)

[@tsivanathan]

Thank you so much for your video! really informative, just now finished fixing a nexus 5 from watching your video!

[@MrCube17]

Amazing video! Just replaced my screen and actually ripped the white antenna cable....and everything still works! LOL

[@AFiB1999]

Only one that put tape on the screen, VERY SMART TIP. Thanks!

[@aeroproducer]

The replacement you used in this video is from the ebay seller you recommend on your website?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

No. The one I used came from another supplier in San Francisco. I don't recommend them as they sent us a slightly different part that had to be modified to fit properly.

[@aeroproducer]

Go Cell Phone Repair Thank you! And the one you recommend now comes with all the adhesives and gaskets?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

It *should* come with the adhesive but in most cases you have to transfer the rubber pieces from your old housing.

[@pacotato]

Excellent tutorial! Congratulations and thank you very much!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

No problem.

[@zoranlazarevic2051]

Thanks. I followed instructions and completed replacing the screen+frame.

[@nicktheguy2013]

Thanks so much man, do you suggest i put a screen protector on my phone? Thanks so much again bro.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Yep. Unless you want a bulky case like Otterbox I'd recommend tempered glass. I put it on most of my phones.

This video helped me for the second time. Thanks a lot for the effort! :-)

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Thank you.

[@limmy252001]

Thanks Soo much for the video . I saved my time and instructions were very clear and Easy to follow.Keep up your good work.

[@feyyazesat]

Hi, Thanks for the sharing this wonderful tutorial, I have an annoying issue, you may have the experience. When I assembling top metal case, system shut downs and phone not working. I clinched screws one by one, and find the problem it is so interesting when I clinching top right screw the screen and system goes, but releasing the screw system come backs. I checked the board, under the board. I didn't see any metal or conductive material which can cause the problem, I just thought it may pressure the screen but I'm not sure do you have any idea why it can happen ? Any help would be appreciated.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Feyyaz Esatoglu Sounds like a grounding issue or damage on the flex cable. I havent seen that happen with this phone before so Im more inclined to think that your screen may be the problem. If its possible to remove the display from the housing you could plug it into the board and try moving it a little so that the flex bends and see if that causes the same problem. Of course youd have to be very careful not to damage the display in the process.

[@feyyazesat]

+Go Cell Phone Repair interesting, I disasembled several times and put them together again, magically problem solved I'm not sure what was the problem. But I pressed the related point several times everything is OK. So I don't want to open again :) I will follow if it is working don't touch it principle. Thanks for the advice.

[@ulm2acrf]

Thanks. Great tutorial. Now I have a new mobile again!

[@TheWeirdestSnow]

Great video, saved me a couple hundred bucks! Thank you very much.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Thank you.

[@linojannarenthirarajah9652]

Do you know where i can get that platic thing that goes under the earpiece?

[@PHoSawyer]

Excellent video, bang on the money. Thanks for getting my phone back up and running!

[@katylayaja8857]

good afternoon. where to find the original display? thanks. In the Amazon there?

[@hedysani7968]

hi, thank you. is any glue needed?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

No glue but you'll want to make sure that either the new part comes with adhesive or you purchase the pre-cut template to replace the old stuff.

[@saadjaan556]

Great video, explained each step in great detail. It worked. Thanks

[@steveroywojciechowsk]

Great video and instructions, thanks - my first repair a success!

[@nicolapaganucci8513]

Thank you for having posted this video. I've found it very useful!

[@javiervalencia6738]

Great video, very detailed explanation and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@diku2381]

Hi. Thanks for the detailed instructions/video. I followed each step as-is in the video. My phone now powers on and I can hear the notification sounds (on receiving a message), but my screen still doesnt turn-on. (Though the screen does lighten up when each message is received but I cant really see anything on the screen.If you get what I am saying). Any idea what I must have done wrong or anything that I can re-check? Thanks again!!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Hard to say for sure but usually a connector that is not properly seated, defective/damaged part, or other damage to the motherboard. Did the old one light up? If so maybe you can connect it to test and rule out the part as being the problem.

[@RonakGandhi]

Great video. Thanks. I was able to replace the screen myself. Everything is working great except for minor light bleed from bottom of the screen. It's only in the center part of bottom. I goes away when I press hard with my thumb, and comes back when I release. Does that mean something is not tightened properly in the bottom?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Ronak Gandhi That sounds more like the adhesive isn't holding. Do you mean it's leaking from the edge of the glass part of the screen or just the visible part of the LCD withing the black border?

[@RonakGandhi]

It's coming from edge of the screen at bottom.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

I'm guessing that maybe the lens and LCD weren't fused together properly or maybe the assembly isn't sitting down all the way. adding some black tape around the edge may help but if you think that the part is defective I would try to get it exchanged if you think that you can remove it without damage. If you can post a photo I might be able to give you a more accurate response.

[@RonakGandhi]

Go Cell Phone Repair , here's the photo of light bleeding from bottom of the screen - goo.gl/photos/NgkPUdJaqYTcxz2u9

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Yes that looks like they didn't insulate the lower end properly. If you can remove it without damage I would contact the party you purchased from and explain the problem. Include your photo and they should offer you an exchange.

[@AlexanderMarks]

Thanks man! fixed my gfs phone and works great.

[@hakerzden1990]

i did this last night. pretty helpful tutorial. just my 2 cents: wouldn't it be easier to unglue the battery after removing the main board? there is more room to work with and lesser risk of damaging tiny components.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Syed Hashmi Yes. That is a great suggestion.

[@rohanpanicker3765]

Do you deliver parts to other countries? Like India? Go Cell Phone Repair

[@VeeWeeTube]

Thanks! It took me some time but everything went just fine. Great!

[@tacondatrotter9949]

thanks for the video but before doing this , will the phone reset and will i lose all the stuff i had on the phone

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Taconda Trotter No. This should not affect your stored data at all.

[@maenmallah6337]

Thanks for the video. When I was closing the back I accidentally cut the white signal wire and then noticed the phone won't turn on. I will order a new one to replace the cut one. However, I am wondering would this cause the issue of not turning on ? or there is something else wrong ?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

It shouldn't. You might want to try checking the battery and display connectors.

[@maenmallah6337]

I checked. Everything seems fine. I thought I punctured the battery but there was no smell. when I charge I see the red blinking light which disappears after a while but the phone still won't turn on and heats up very much after few minutes. Is that a problem in the battery ?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

They do tend to take a while to come on if the battery has discharged so that part is normal. It will also heat up during charging. The question is how much heat is too much? I can't say for sure so by all means use your judgement here. That said you _should_ be safe to charge the phone as long as the battery wasn't ruptured but I probably wouldn't leave it unattended just in case.

[@maenmallah6337]

my battery was already bad that worked for a couple of hours only. So I tried my luck and ordered a new cheap one online and gonna replace it and try if it works. Thanks.

[@ElectroMac74]

hi at what temperature do you set the heat gun. thanks

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

There is only Low and High. I set mine at low. Just make sure not to get the surface above 100F and you'll be fine. Ambient temperatures get higher than that in the summer where I'm at.

[@ElectroMac74]

Go Cell Phone Repair thanks a lot, a hair dryer will do the job then, maybe even safer

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

A hair dryer can get the job done it just takes a lot longer to get the surface temperature up. For a one time repair though you'll be fine and yes much less risk of melting anything just monitor the temp with your hand. If it doesn't burn you odds are it won't harm your device.

[@sebastiansolera690]

I really thank you for this tutorial. I've just replaced the screen. The only problem is the vibrator. It doesn't work and don't know where is It located. Any idea? Thanks a lot!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

It's on the rear panel. You can see it briefly at 01:45.

[@sebastiansolera690]

apparently it works now... So thank you!

[@dumitrupostoronca3189]

Did you have any issues with the Proximity sensor? I saw the two holes for it, on the new display are not really there. Did the sensor work after this repair?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Dumitru Postoronca Everything worked after the repair. Sometimes the coloring is off and does cause a problem but that is rare. Ive seen it a few times with cheap Galaxy S3 and S4 glass.

[@monsieurperfectish]

Thank you so much, my phones works number 1! :)

[@simoncleary2]

is there a difference betwwen lcd and digitizer? or are they the same part. ?

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

+Simon Cleary LCD- liquid crystal display. Digitizer- the part that senses touch. In this video we use a part that includes both of the above and the front glass.

[@simoncleary2]

+Go Cell Phone Repair thanks:)

[@gruslan355]

Great video, thanks a lot! Just replaced my nexus screen.

[@Kaamos123]

Just fixed a friends phone to this, thank you and well done!

[@WendellFuntanilla0195]

I just replace my screen using your video thank you very much.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

You are very welcome.

[@manchest100]

Your video was really easy to follow. And I got my phone fixed. But, my keyboard is not working properly. The letter O doesn't work. When I click O , i and p comes. Is there a way to rectify this problem? Please help.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Suhas Anjan You can try reconnecting the digitizer cable but if it's only one specific spot in the screen that sounds like a defective part.

[@manchest100]

Go Cell Phone Repair Exactly! The part was defective that I got from Amazon :/ Had to send it back.! It was fun though. I've never done something as huge as this! :P :P And I have to say. Your video was really easy to follow that the others! (y) Keep up the good work mate! :D