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I know there is a guide for replacing the screen on the other model but when looking at it I noticed how different the builds were. CPR and Motorola have both told me they can do it,but it will cost me $150. I would wrather not pay that much if I can do it myself.

When getting the replacement screen, make sure that you make it explicitly clear that you need the 2nd gen screen, because $84 for a full screen assembly on the 2nd gen Moto X sounds way too low to be possible. I’ve spoken to all of my wholesale suppliers, and the lowest they can get screens for is about $220. That’s glass, lcd, frame, and all connectors pre-installed. I understand CPR gets a bulk discount the likes of which us little guys can only dream, but I cannot imagine that they can get a $220 screen for $84. In fact, $84 sounds about right for the FIRST gen Moto X, so it’s entirely possible that the person you spoke to just has no idea what they are talking about and is selling you the wrong part. Just an FYI. I’ll also be putting up a full, step-by-step guide as soon as we get our shipment of screens in, probably in about a week (Chinese New Year is slowing down shipping times a lot), so keep an eye out if you can wait that long!

Motorola should step up and take responsibility for their shoddy workmanship. a phone dropped from a chair, with a solid case that completely covers the phone should not shatter like mine did. When I contacted them they said they don’t repair them they will give me another one for 125.00 + tax. Not only that but I have to turn in my phone before they will send me one so I have no way to communicate by phone. I’m extremely disappointed in how this company does business. Fortunately I’m not locked into a contract through Republic Wireless and though I like Republic, I don’t like Motorola so I’m done.

I have broken the screen twice (never happened with any other phone). The first time, I sent it into Motorola, and 2 weeks later I received my new phone. This time I bought a cover, and dropped it from sitting height. The screen shattered… I am not replacing this one. I am VERY disappointed in the quality of glass, and I am sure it will break again if I have it fixed. Sorry, I know this does not help, I just had to vent. Andrew

The dreaded thing happened to me this morning. Moto X glass extends all the way to edges and the impact of a fall can directly be on the glass edges. In most of the other phones, the glass is slightly smaller and covered by the bezel which takes the impact of a fall.

Do you need to replace all of that if it is just the glass that is cracked?? I am finding glass replacements for the gen 2 for like $8 on ebay and amazon.

Margaret as what we encounter before for a moto x (either 1st or 2nd) there is no way that we can fix the screen of the phone by our self. Because the screen of the phone is build up with the phone and there is a special tool that you’re going to use if you do that.

Motorola just offered me two options, I am with Republic Wireless. Option 1: send my phone first, they will inspect, repair, for $125 plus tax, roughly around $140 - 150. Second option, they send a replacement, return mine within five days. My credit card will have placed on hold, $500, which will be lifted when they receive my phone. The total out of pocket on this option is higher: $125 for the new phone, $25 for shipping, and once I got off chat, they called on phone, and said there would be an additional $75 for taxes. I told her “no.” Mentioned that this is as much as a new one almost. I am almost afraid to do Option 1, in that they could charge me more than expected. I was just a few hours away from buying a case for mine. Had the phone 1 1/2 weeks. $324 through Republic Wireless. I was hoping to save on that $10 month contract, but so far not looking good. If anyone knows where I can get the LCD screen replacement at a great cost, I have a friend that repairs IPhone screens. He mentioned the repair looked easy enough, as long as you don’t try to separate the LCD from the glass. That looks like a nightmare, and no guarantees.

The guide is pretty much the same. However the glass is substantially different. I’m having a very difficult time locating a replacement screen for the 2nd Gen Moto X. Anyone have any tips? Dan

sir, i have no problem

I recently bought a Moto X 2nd gen with broken glass and ordered just the replacement glass thinking I could repair it myself. As it turns out, the phone comes apart easily, but trying to replace the glass on my AT&T model was impossible. The glass is glued directly to the touch screen. So I returned it and ordered the whole assembly. It costs around $110. I think I will still have to use the old plastic “bezel” and hope I canget the glue strips to work as they hold it all together. If you get a whole assembly, I’d recommend spending a little more to get the whole assembly including the bezel and metal screen for the back. Realistically, paying $150 for someone else to do the job is not a bad idea. My total cost, including buying a walnut back, comes out to over $250. You can buy a complete phone for less than that on eBay with a plain back. Make sure you order the right assembly for your specific model or phone carrier. There is a difference!

I sent my phone to Motorola and got a replacement phone for $125 (not same phone being repaired, got a new phone), so check with Motorola support before venturing into self repair.

I still haven’t replaced the screen / Display on my Moto X 2nd gen. I’m now seeing entire phones (used on eBay) for as much as the cost of replacing it! Why even bother? I think the problem is that the displays are “OLED” not LCD. You have to replace the whole assembly. Older phones, like Apple 3g and gs, have two separate components .. the glass/digitizer, and the LCD. You can replace one or either for a much lower price. From now on, I will not buy OLED screen phones! Almost any phone with Dow Corning “Gorilla glass” will crack and break. The Apple 4 models were the worst because of cost but also the repair process. You have to completely disassemble the phone! I turn those repair jobs down… it can take hours of stressful micro surgery. Those screws are small!

Motorola Moto X 2nd Generation Screen Replacement

What is Motorola doing man! I dropped mibe from one feet hight literally. N it got smashed from bottom. My kid dropped it from his lap n the cracks moved and even theres a tiny empty space showing the lcd beneath. Every other moto x ends up like this. Disappointed.

Moto x 2 display problem