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HMD Fusion Screen Replacement

Introduction

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

What you need

  1. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Prepare your phone for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • 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.

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  2. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: step 2, image 1 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: step 2, image 2 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

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  3. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Remove the back cover screws: step 3, image 1 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Remove the back cover screws: step 3, image 2 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Remove the back cover screws: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

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  4. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
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    • 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.

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  5. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Unclip the back cover: step 5, image 1 of 2 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Unclip the back cover: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

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  7. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

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

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  8. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

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  9. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

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  10. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 9, image 1 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 9, image 2 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 9, image 3 of 3
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  11. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Disconnect the power button: step 10, image 1 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Disconnect the power button: step 10, image 2 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Disconnect the power button: step 10, image 3 of 3

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

    • Remove the back cover.

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  12. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Screen: step 11, image 1 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Screen: step 11, image 2 of 3 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Screen: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

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  13. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Disconnect the display: step 12, image 1 of 2 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Disconnect the display: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

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  14. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Separate the front camera: step 13, image 1 of 2 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Separate the front camera: step 13, image 2 of 2

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

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  15. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Remove the screen screws: step 14, image 1 of 2 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Remove the screen screws: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • 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.

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  16. HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Remove the screen: step 15, image 1 of 2 HMD Fusion Screen Replacement, Remove the screen: step 15, image 2 of 2

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

    • Remove the screen.

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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.

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Wo kann ich ein Ersatzdisplay bestellen? (Bin aus der Schweiz)

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