HMD Fusion Screen Replacement

Written By: Alex Diaz-Kokaisl
  • Comments: 0
HMD Fusion Screen Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

15

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a broken, cracked, or non-responsive screen in your HMD Fusion phone.

  1. gRLIAsTp3Wkom4dj

    • Let your phone's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables from your phone and completely power it down.

  2. IeoZUYvqlZnCUenT
    IeoZUYvqlZnCUenT
    OvUMFE2G5Zmx5GOi
    IWjaZJoBSTjTIPPP

    • Firmly press a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole on the left edge of your phone until the tray ejects.

    • Remove the SIM card tray.

  3. WfSZNgJuNdgv5YuF
    WfSZNgJuNdgv5YuF
    xeX4fGknaAU6EYI6
    jbL25tCYJr1jIRQs

    • Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the sixteen 5.0 mm‑long screws securing the back cover.

    • Use your fingernails, or angled tweezers, to remove any stuck screws.

    • The screws are secured tightly in the back cover, so you might not be able to remove all of them. If you can't remove a few screws, don't worry! Move to the next step and follow the guide normally.

  4. 5kLbZMElWlN4GcW6

    • During the next four steps, the remaining back cover screws might fall out unexpectedly.

    • To avoid losing screws, you can place a tray, bowl, or Magnetic Project Mat under the phone while you work.

  5. i3sSSOBKOhaCK5US
    i3sSSOBKOhaCK5US
    x2knZUqLfBVKbeMO

    • Flip your phone over so the screen is facing up.

    • Insert the tip of an opening pick between the back cover and frame at the SIM card tray cutout.

  6. AIL3VLwPGWEEVtPO
    AIL3VLwPGWEEVtPO
    yiAXUuuVGaAVPNa6
    o2WmEOSmZbFFLuFb

    • Slide the opening pick along the left edge to begin unclipping the back cover.

  7. OBOAVjReajSurmBV
    OBOAVjReajSurmBV
    jawTxxR5hiCyicRv
    VUETOMNHAKJFK4eY

    • Continue sliding the pick around the perimeter of your phone until the back cover is fully unclipped.

    • The corners can be tricky to unclip and may take some force. If you're having trouble, try prying up with the pick.

    • Don't try to fully remove the cover yet, as it's still connected by a delicate cable.

  8. mP2q2X1hHTkvnTLJ
    mP2q2X1hHTkvnTLJ
    MNLkULEhGIrsBaPT
    afAGxRVMpenTmvjq

    • Carefully flip your phone over so the back cover is facing up.

    • Lift the back cover off the frame and flip it over the left edge of your phone, laying the cover flat on your work surface.

    • Be very careful not to strain the back cover's delicate cable.

    • During reassembly, place the back cover onto the frame and firmly press around the perimeter to reengage all the clips.

  9. XCwtQ4dfNpGbxb2k
    XCwtQ4dfNpGbxb2k
    USKBePQUqcuZyQfQ
    tNYJu5eO1rLX2OdO

  10. K35AyWkngrn1TNxL
    K35AyWkngrn1TNxL
    MAHaRLN2KP2IWJqX
    F464cWuK3nwDppjG

    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the power button press connector.

    • Remove the back cover.

  11. E5dOkfRZYXmMLW1L
    E5dOkfRZYXmMLW1L
    Yc3sCOppsXEK6Xxk
    kNKIOabDFvMHQaIl

    • For the next step, you'll need to hold the graphite sheet out of the way of the display connector along the bottom of the motherboard.

    • Alternatively, you can use tape with light adhesive (such as painter's tape) to keep the graphite sheet out of the way.

  12. guiJAhZXYheDrLnN
    guiJAhZXYheDrLnN
    1WLAVbBRPTnTtYLS

    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display press connector.

    • Pry under the right edge of the connector, as there are delicate surface‑mounted components to the left of it.

  13. 2rqDKuIXML3okXAx
    2rqDKuIXML3okXAx
    GYq6vktounLn1OqC

    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry up the front camera from the frame and separate its adhesive.

  14. hTpGWJIgRESsTH4C
    hTpGWJIgRESsTH4C
    nKiEvi1gcQ6yJfPd

    • Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the seven 3.3 mm‑long screws securing the screen:

    • Five screws on the motherboard

    • Two screws on the loudspeaker

    • One of the screws on the loudspeaker may be covered by a sticker. Pierce through it with your screwdriver, or use tweezers to remove it.

  15. qlahANWtXQMuWURJ
    qlahANWtXQMuWURJ
    4EBKoiFCvdyuDUEL

    • Lift the screen off the frame, making sure to thread the display cable through its slot.

    • Remove the screen.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

Author

Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

Member since: 16/01/22

151892 Reputation

0 comments