Moto G screen repair

theloft

Dropped my Moto G and although in a case it caught the corner and cracked the screen. Phone still working fine. Have been checking around and it is possible to DIY the replacement screen but as a non-techie, won't even attempt it! It seems it is going to cost almost as much as a new phone to get the screen fixed. I have been quoted £70 - £80.
Has anyone had this problem and if you have a contact to get it done cheaper, I would love to know. Thanks.

jnm21

Not sure about a fix, but they are being sold out at £59 in Tesco IF you can find one, then sell old one on eBay.

Nebulous2

jnm21 wrote: »

Not sure about a fix, but they are being sold out at £59 in Tesco IF you can find one, then sell old one on eBay.

I've just been for a look locally, but they're sold out. Funnily enough they are still listed at £119 online, although showing at £59 on payg in-store.

zagubov

Bought one for £59 in St Andrews Tesco yesterday.;)

Got to unlock it though as it's on Tesco network O2 which is pants where I live.

Browntoa

Screen assembly £24 on eBay , guide to repair free on YouTube

theloft

Thanks to all. I have senn the You Tube video and even the expert has problems. That is what put me off trying to do it myself. Yes you can get the part for under £30, so £80 seems excessive. Will try to source new one then..

Browntoa

I got one for £100 off Amazon locked to Vodafone , unlock code off Ebay £1.99

£40 odd quid on ebay if you sell the broken one

roddydogs

Actually, I thought the Moto G had tough "Gorilla Glass", surpised it cracked with the case on.

spannerzone

Sadly if it lands on the right spot (or is that the wrong spot?) it seems Gorilla glass is still likely to shatter. You can see lots of videos on Youtube with people deliberately trying to break the glass on phones and they can take a lot of abuse but one small drop at the wrong angle is all it takes.