Motorola Razr Folding Display Replacement - This Phone Got A 1/10 Repairability Score

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  • Is repairing a Motorola Razr as hard as iFixit rated to be?
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  • @thelightbrigadef4172
    @thelightbrigadef4172 10 місяців тому +259

    Separating the display is like heart surgery. I was hoping there's an option with a frame display attached to it. I'm impressed that old display still works.

    • @Operational117
      @Operational117 10 місяців тому +18

      The fact the old display, even after seemingly being stretched in unnatural ways when he worked to remove it, still displays just as well as before removal, can be seen as a testimony to OLED's flexibility and durability. As he said, it's very likely it's only the ribbon cable that's damaged.
      Even the new one, when he tried to lift it to readjust its position and started to bend it, still works and shows no display issue. OLED is remarkably resilient. Flex cables? Not so much.

    • @Look_What_You_Did
      @Look_What_You_Did 10 місяців тому

      WTF are you talking about? Why do clowns like you insist on elevating such tasks to "heart surgery" levels? We know you don't have the skills to do either... Regardless there is NO direct comparison to somebody that takes 15 years to learn the skills required for surgery.

    • @jamesmiddleton4741
      @jamesmiddleton4741 10 місяців тому

      It's like a fiber optic cable you can bend it a bit but never do a 90 degree Bend

    • @Look_What_You_Did
      @Look_What_You_Did 10 місяців тому +2

      @@jamesmiddleton4741 Where do you get that rubbish? I designed optical networking equipment... all with 90 degree bends on the back plane.

  • @TheSpotify95
    @TheSpotify95 10 місяців тому +438

    Wow, that was a tricky repair, from what I saw at least, but I agree with you there. If you can replace the flexible plastic display (which, let's be honest, is going to be nigh on impossible for a Samsung folding device), it deserves more than 1/10. And to give the iPhone 14 7/10 when it has software-paired components that no one can replace? Yeah, these repair scores are amiss.

    • @Operational117
      @Operational117 10 місяців тому +16

      It really sounds a lot like either incompetence, bribery or both.

    • @PvtAnonymous
      @PvtAnonymous 10 місяців тому +25

      "software-paired components that no one can replace" oh you can replace them, it's just really difficult. Like soldering over ICs from old to new screen, spot-welding old BMS to new battery and replacing dot projector on FaceID. It's not easy, but doable. And many shops do it every day. Although some customers don't even care if they lose the battery health info or get warning messages. All in all, an iPhone with unpaired parts is still 99% usable.

    • @killersberg1
      @killersberg1 10 місяців тому +7

      Maybe they only rate how hard it is to physically replace components not caring if they actually work afterwards. I had to replace the battery on the Iphone SE2 and replacing the bms was definitely mor difficult than just the whole battery and I would give the phone a 2/10. Really not properly repairable for a normal user.

    • @VIK_1903
      @VIK_1903 7 місяців тому +1

      I wonder if the scores would be yhe same if we just switched brands

  • @afxgiu
    @afxgiu 10 місяців тому +31

    As someone who can't even apply a screen protector properly seeing these videos feels like witnessing magic lol. Great job

    • @donloristo3653
      @donloristo3653 7 місяців тому

      Same lol. I think I'll just get Motorola to repair mine hehe.

  • @DoRC
    @DoRC 10 місяців тому +42

    Avoiding the problem you experienced with the display sticking too early is probably why the adhesive backing comes off into parts. If you just remove the lower part it'll allow you to align the screen at the top properly without it sticking before you're ready. You could then adhere the bottom part then remove the backing from the top part and adhere it afterward.

  • @yxnchxk4206
    @yxnchxk4206 10 місяців тому +58

    I am not a service engineer myself at all, but i replaced this screen too. Just because no one service engineer in my area didnt take this job because of this repair rating and web rumors...
    So i had to do it myself and i did it well 😊.

    • @TechDove
      @TechDove 10 місяців тому +1

      Well done! 🎉

    • @jessihawkins9116
      @jessihawkins9116 10 місяців тому +1

      how much it the screen cost bruh

    • @TechDove
      @TechDove 10 місяців тому

      @@jessihawkins9116 $800 USD

  • @James_D.
    @James_D. 10 місяців тому +84

    Hugh Jeffreys makes the impossible possible!

  • @TheUltimateRecycler
    @TheUltimateRecycler 10 місяців тому +7

    I'm quite amazed that the old screen still worked after the stresses of removal with the plastic card. It goes to show how tough these screens are I guess! Nice job Hugh 😊👍

  • @JustAPersonWhoComments
    @JustAPersonWhoComments 10 місяців тому +39

    The real trick is finding the courage to attempt it yourself. Nice job Hugh!

  • @batman_2004
    @batman_2004 10 місяців тому

    Man, this channel is so damn good. No bs overacting, straight to point. Instant suscribe.

  • @davidsalmons80
    @davidsalmons80 10 місяців тому

    Great content as always Hugh!

  • @ellisgarbutt1925
    @ellisgarbutt1925 10 місяців тому +8

    my anxiety went through the roof when you fitted that folding display thought it was going to break

  • @61espo
    @61espo 10 місяців тому

    Thanks Hugh! Great video and excellent info!

  • @paulnoone7211
    @paulnoone7211 10 місяців тому

    Love the vids keep up the good work jeff

  • @markredf150
    @markredf150 10 місяців тому

    Nice repair, Hugh! And shout-out to iFixit, Happy Birthday!🎉 #righttorepair

  • @swapnilsilam815
    @swapnilsilam815 10 місяців тому

    Amazing work!

  • @marymadigan9707
    @marymadigan9707 10 місяців тому

    Your a real technical wizard omg what a wonderful repair job just outstanding 😎🇮🇪👏

  • @jameswilly6206ify
    @jameswilly6206ify 10 місяців тому

    Perfect job buddy!!

  • @HoLDoN4Sec
    @HoLDoN4Sec 10 місяців тому +5

    for 65$ this is actually a pretty good and cheap way to learn how to work on some of these foldable...

  • @fredscratchet1355
    @fredscratchet1355 10 місяців тому

    Nice job Hugh

  • @ChrisSmith-mh6vk
    @ChrisSmith-mh6vk 10 місяців тому

    As always a fascinating repair. Now time for a Sydney Road coffee.

  • @youhannayousif3868
    @youhannayousif3868 10 місяців тому

    Excellent work God bless you

  • @1232lesach
    @1232lesach 10 місяців тому +18

    Plus side is Verizon only has a "60 day lock policy," on phones bought from them(60 days after activation), after that it is removed automatically(unless the device is deemed stolen or purchased fraudulently). This includes devices with e-sims too.

    • @prodbydanai
      @prodbydanai 10 місяців тому

      That's kind of them.

    • @TheLongDon
      @TheLongDon 10 місяців тому

      I wish sprint did the same. I bought a phone through them 2 years ago, paid it off in full, and it's still locked to them... Crooks

    • @bluelegend2005
      @bluelegend2005 10 місяців тому

      ​@@TheLongDonPlus, Sprint is now part of T-Moblie.

    • @1232lesach
      @1232lesach 10 місяців тому

      Well sprint does have a lock policy around the same but last I knew it wasn't auto-unlocked and requires you to go through all the steps with contacting them/etc to get them to unlock it. As if you don't do all that it'll just sit there locked to their network forever and they won't do anything about it.

  • @jozsefizsak
    @jozsefizsak 10 місяців тому

    Very interesting and informative!

  • @xray111xxx
    @xray111xxx 10 місяців тому +1

    Hugh you are a phone fixer professional. A folding screen has a built failure mode for nothing. Hard to fix, dumb ribbon cable. Even in Sci-Fi no one was crazy enough to show a bendy folding screen. Basically a question nobody asked, or cares about. The best phones, like the best poker hands, never fold. Love your work Hugh, keep it up.

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider3681 10 місяців тому +4

    I just can’t stop being amazed by your fine motor skills, your senses and brains. Your really gifted with talent and thankfully you embrace it. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @NicoTv953
    @NicoTv953 10 місяців тому

    Love these videos

  • @calbertoagra
    @calbertoagra 4 місяці тому

    Vídeo muito top ! Me salvou aqui ❤

  • @cyberone9167
    @cyberone9167 10 місяців тому

    you are king man!❤❤❤

  • @andreNZ
    @andreNZ 10 місяців тому

    great video as always Hugh! Have you seen Strange Parts' latest video?

  • @TechDove
    @TechDove 10 місяців тому +2

    I have the RAZR 5G from 2020 and it's one of my favorite phones of my 20 phone collection. That's mostly from the nostalgia but, it's also a wonderful phone as well 😊

  • @loki4236
    @loki4236 10 місяців тому +3

    The fact that this folding phone Last this long is impressive

  • @gbember3470
    @gbember3470 10 місяців тому

    Great video! By the way, what is that pink double sided tape you used to close the phone?

  • @lindaparker3610
    @lindaparker3610 10 місяців тому

    You are so clever Hugh

  • @SinaFarhat
    @SinaFarhat 10 місяців тому

    Good work! :)

  • @Green_House
    @Green_House 10 місяців тому +1

    I've said it before, and I'll say it again. You are a magician ! ! ! 🙂

  • @jec_ecart
    @jec_ecart 10 місяців тому

    You make it look easy!

  • @alisonsmith4436
    @alisonsmith4436 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @CosticaKristianDiVogli
    @CosticaKristianDiVogli 10 місяців тому

    Good job!

  • @rameee2589
    @rameee2589 10 місяців тому

    Ethan Hunt, who??
    Great video as always.

  • @TJThomas116
    @TJThomas116 10 місяців тому

    I had no idea this phone even existed. I like the look of it but boy is that a tricky looking repair. Nice job.

  • @michaeldavidryandanielpaul1990
    @michaeldavidryandanielpaul1990 10 місяців тому

    3:52 That looks like Pablo Picasso designed an electric razor! Greetz from Merewether, Newcastle. 💙👌

  • @OhHeyItIsNano
    @OhHeyItIsNano 10 місяців тому

    This sounds interesting. I'll give it a watch later on. 👍

  • @Jorge.ALXNDR
    @Jorge.ALXNDR 10 місяців тому +31

    ifixit's repair score is totally messed up, this phone is more than repairable. There are even other kind of repairs harder than this that people do everyday. The apple paired parts should make the iphone 1/10 right away

  • @fnafslapper2605
    @fnafslapper2605 4 місяці тому

    I will admit, after hearing about its repair ability score online I was generally shocked to see how easy you made it look to replace the display

  • @DergEnterprises
    @DergEnterprises 10 місяців тому +2

    Most people wouldn't tackle this repair.
    Hugh: Hold my spudger.

  • @fredericocorrea9814
    @fredericocorrea9814 8 місяців тому

    Hey Hugh. What are the difference from this phone to the newer one with the fingerprint scanner on the back? The xt2071-5. Do you have a video for that phone? Thanks for the great work by the way.

  • @BrianGlaze
    @BrianGlaze 10 місяців тому

    Well done

  • @techfixersrepair8676
    @techfixersrepair8676 10 місяців тому

    This was actually impressive. Holy crap.

  • @Semmelstulle
    @Semmelstulle 10 місяців тому

    I really felt that moment the screen stuck to the adhesive before you were ready for it. Something similar happened to me, too.

  • @kodaloid
    @kodaloid 10 місяців тому +1

    I watched a Strange Parts video yesterday showing how new laser technology can help you repair an oled screen without turning it off. I wonder if the technique would work for the old screen in this video.

  • @jasonmcmeekin2214
    @jasonmcmeekin2214 10 місяців тому

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As always Hugh

  • @scotthanks755
    @scotthanks755 10 місяців тому

    I noticed that when you tested the old screen the last time that it had gone back to just the 1 purple line down the middle instead of the 1 purple and several green ones, so they weren’t a permanent damage.

  • @hackbustersminecraft
    @hackbustersminecraft 10 місяців тому

    What's cool is that the display could actually be fixed now (according to the newest strange parts video)

  • @drwhowhogrub3908
    @drwhowhogrub3908 10 місяців тому

    The latest Strange Parts video looks pretty amazing on screen repairs with this fault

  • @Knaeckebrotsaege
    @Knaeckebrotsaege 10 місяців тому

    randomly refresh front page, new hugh jeffreys video uploaded "2 minutes ago". that's got to be the earliest I've ever been in 16 years of using youtube

  • @ihzero
    @ihzero 10 місяців тому

    Would you recommend replacing the battery along the screen regardless if you are replacing the screen?

  • @amaljoe367
    @amaljoe367 10 місяців тому

    Saw the new machine in Stanger parts channel that can repair OLED screens. This will make repair much easier and reduce so much waste

  • @sparkequinox
    @sparkequinox 10 місяців тому

    Can't find it from the other video, but what glue (liquid glue you called it) to stick displays back on? The ones you rub the excess off after 12 hours.

  • @Alec9821
    @Alec9821 10 місяців тому +7

    Hugh, if you haven’t already seen it you should check out strange parts new video on OLED repair. It’s pretty amazing

  • @Josh-pb5eo
    @Josh-pb5eo 10 місяців тому +1

    The problem with the first razor, was the esim only, locked to the specific carrier

  • @jonogrimmer6013
    @jonogrimmer6013 10 місяців тому

    You can get those screens repaired now, the laser systems cost a lot around $1300 US but are the same ones used to make traces for oled screens.

  • @g0ral
    @g0ral 10 місяців тому

    The most beautiful folding phone to date

  • @ilantzur02
    @ilantzur02 10 місяців тому

    I've been waiting for the "and we're done" to breathe.

  • @pjsw
    @pjsw 10 місяців тому

    That oled repair laser is gonna be so clutch when it becomes more mainstream

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil2255 10 місяців тому +4

    When it comes to foldable mobile phones, it's a no from me
    But Hugh you are the master 👏

  • @FR4M3Sharma
    @FR4M3Sharma 10 місяців тому

    Scotty from Strange Parts showed a _Lazer_ Machine that can repair traces on Displays like LCD, OLEDs and AMOLEDs that have lines like that, you should definitely keep an eye on that, well if you get to read my comment at all.

  • @rumelahmed4539
    @rumelahmed4539 10 місяців тому

    Huge Jerry is the boss.

  • @NebukadV
    @NebukadV 10 місяців тому +1

    FYI:
    (Pure, 99+%) Alcohol does not cause water-damage on electronics. It does not corrode metals (pins, traces, etc.) and it does also not create conductive ions and thus will not become conductive, even if it comes in contact with dirt or other particles.
    So it is 100% safe to use on electronics, even if voltage is present.
    It might leave a visible residue however, so it can cause problems, when it get's into the layers of a screen.

  • @hrq007
    @hrq007 10 місяців тому +2

    Motorola's approach to software drives me absolutely insane.
    I like their stuff. Their phones feel pretty well built, usually better than Samsungs in the same price bracket, but they are so quick to abandon updates it makes me mad.
    I bought their Motorola One as soon as it came out. Their Android One phone.
    Per Google's Android One program directive, these devices are supposed to get at least 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches.
    My Motorola One, for instance, sits in the 2-year window for Android 11. Still running Android 10, even though 11 has been out since september of 2020.
    Every single time I reached out to them asking about the release of Android 11, they told me there's no date yet. The phone doesn't even show in their online update checker anymore.
    To be honest at this point I just want them to acknowledge they're not releasing it, and then I'll probably sue their asses for false advertising.
    The latest security patch for Android 10 is dated october 2021. Exactly 3 years after the device's release.
    Such a scam. Motorola does not put any effort into maintaining this stuff and Google, who certified the device as part of their Android One program, does not seem to care.

  • @eldren1841
    @eldren1841 10 місяців тому +1

    9:49 so this is what it looks like if a crease is still not developing, fancy.

  • @JohnHagenis_awesome
    @JohnHagenis_awesome 10 місяців тому

    For whatever reason, most carrier phones in the US require to be connected to the carrier to receive updates. Speculation on my part suggests that it's due to the fact that carrier models get carrier provisions provided through software updates, which means updates come from carrier servers rather than from the manufacturer. It's not always required, but I find it finds updates better being on network.
    Regardless, Verizon's website puts that as the last update as well. It's a shame that the phone was only officially supported with security updates for two years.

  • @PhobosTK
    @PhobosTK 10 місяців тому +44

    It's kinda insane that major brands release tech so fragile and yet so expensive nowadays.

    • @Everett-xe3eg
      @Everett-xe3eg 10 місяців тому +15

      You are seeing one of the first of its kind. Come back in 20 years and the technology will be vastly superior for folding screens and quality.

    • @tezcanaslan2877
      @tezcanaslan2877 10 місяців тому +14

      These are the first attempts.They are far away from perfecting the craft.

    • @cavejohnson2075
      @cavejohnson2075 10 місяців тому +11

      I'm sure people said the same about flatscreen tvs when they first came out and now you can buy them for relatively cheap. I get what you're saying though.

    • @PvtAnonymous
      @PvtAnonymous 10 місяців тому +3

      @@Everett-xe3eg that's what they've been saying for 5 years, yet here we are...

    • @ExclamationMarx
      @ExclamationMarx 10 місяців тому +6

      @@PvtAnonymous Dafuq do you mean "5 years?" The original Galaxy Fold1 isn't even 4 years old yet

  • @eformance
    @eformance 10 місяців тому

    I literally just watched a video from Scotty at Strange Parts where they show repairing this type of failure with a laser.

  • @bradfab_fx
    @bradfab_fx 10 місяців тому

    Do you plan on doing a repairability test on the Nothing phone 2?

  • @Tyfi29
    @Tyfi29 10 місяців тому +1

    Huge fan of

  • @Johnsonfan169
    @Johnsonfan169 10 місяців тому

    Hello I have a 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad that I got for Christmas. Recently it’s been running so slow that I can’t open up google do you know what’s wrong?

  • @draakevil
    @draakevil 10 місяців тому

    Funny that I just saw a video where they used a special laser to repair the traces inside the LCD to fix line artifacts.

  • @fluffy_preacher
    @fluffy_preacher 10 місяців тому

    Got a fold 3 and the back glass panel has naturally seperated and is ready to fall off, i haven't dropped or submerged it in any liquid, and tmobile wants to charge me my $200 deductible saying it's considered physical damage is there a way to reattach the original back glass?

  • @1217257
    @1217257 10 місяців тому

    Just saw a video yesterday on Strange part channel, that china already created a machine which fixes Oleds with lines on them

  • @arkabhowmick
    @arkabhowmick 10 місяців тому

    Lately there have been lot of green line / pink line issues in phone displays. Can you create a video pointing out those issues ? Why is it caused ? How to fix it if possible ?

  • @SaveTheInsects_Team
    @SaveTheInsects_Team 10 місяців тому +1

    Yes

  • @robertpontisso4953
    @robertpontisso4953 10 місяців тому

    I, have one so far so good.

  • @asulsanjuan70
    @asulsanjuan70 7 місяців тому

    hi hugh.. im from the Philippines.. and my motorola razr 2020 got damaged, both of its screen the internal and the external.. i wonder how much woukld it cost to fix it.. hoping you could help me with this one... thanks in advance hugh and more power

  • @Mojomanultra
    @Mojomanultra 10 місяців тому

    "I wasn't quite ready."
    "Well shit"

  • @itzlord8267
    @itzlord8267 10 місяців тому +1

    Bro my iphone 14 pro max accidentally fell from my hand the now the power button is not working they told it will take 8,900 Indian rupees to fix it can you pls help me

  • @4ida
    @4ida 10 місяців тому

    i have motorola edge 30 pro. there's a barely visible gray line from lefft to right in the center/middle, noticed it like not a month later. another thing, purple ghosting when moving dark color stuff

  • @petelinux2249
    @petelinux2249 10 місяців тому

    If the old display has a bad connection under that yellow sticky tape i would say its definitely worth giving to someone with a proper soldering station to try and fix it if possible

  • @Geomedge
    @Geomedge 10 місяців тому +1

    My favourite videos

  • @NaokiGonzales
    @NaokiGonzales 10 місяців тому

    With the current tech available in China, pink/green lines appearing on OLED/Flex OLED displays can now be fixed without removing it entirely on the phone.
    But it will take time to go available in public.
    So possible, the repairability of those phones with same issue on displays can be fixed easily.
    Also, nice job on the nerve-wrecking screen replacement. To be honest, it seems scary, not to mention that almost all flex OLED Panels are too sensitive every removal happened on the device.

  • @ThiagoNunesRS
    @ThiagoNunesRS 10 місяців тому

    Not all hero wears a cape!!!

  • @IT10T
    @IT10T 10 місяців тому

    Have you seen the lasers they're using to fix these OLED screens and that vertical polymer nano-wire stuff?

  • @kissingfrogs
    @kissingfrogs 10 місяців тому

    Very impressive. Tough gig.

  • @IMBlakeley
    @IMBlakeley 10 місяців тому

    Pretty well convinced I'll be avoiding any fold phone forever.

  • @joeigneczi2524
    @joeigneczi2524 10 місяців тому

    have you done a repair on a surface duo at all?

  • @AAYMF
    @AAYMF 10 місяців тому

    7:07 I was stressed watching it 😂

  • @factoryoffaith
    @factoryoffaith 14 днів тому

    Does anyone know where to buy that adhesive patch for the upper back side of the screen?

  • @madmike6942
    @madmike6942 10 місяців тому

    same as Rzr phones back in the day wich were full of ribbon cables

  • @4fingas69
    @4fingas69 8 місяців тому

    Got a v2 and both screens broke..external fell and case saved the outside hut the inside dead .than the edge if the internal screen started peeling from the corner esge and eventually went bad..only works on light full blast but sketchy. need to see how much the labor costs to install new parts..if more thab its worth after parts and labor ill wait for the newer models to drop in price more

  • @user-gj2yx8rq2i
    @user-gj2yx8rq2i 4 місяці тому

    I also want to change the panel of my mobile, how will it be done?😢🎉

  • @GSMshopSK
    @GSMshopSK 7 місяців тому

    thx for this interesting video