Moto Z Teardown - Screen Repair - Battery Replacement

Moto Z - from Motorola - is the THINNEST premium smartphone currently on the market. (2016) This video shows how I personally opened up the Moto Z. You can use this video as a reference for if you decide to repair your own phone. Remember, attempt all phone repairs at your own risk. I show how the screen comes off of the body, and how the battery can be swapped.

The charging port is unfortunately not replaceable. It is stuck onto the main board permanently.

LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANY PARTS!! I will look for them, and link them here.

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JerryRigEverything assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. JerryRigEverything recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, expensive electronics, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of JerryRigEverything, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not JerryRigEverything. Only attempt your own repairs if you can accept personal responsibility for the results, whether they are good or bad.

[holdmeclosertonydanza]

You are the Bob Ross of technology.

"And we'll snap on this battery, like a happy little Lego..."

[rossmanngroup]

There's so little room to apply new adhesive to the screen. Yikes. I don't get the back glass being glued on either. The last time I took apart a Motorola phone was the A855 and it was a nightmare and it seems little has changed!

[Gravage]

I clicked the "like" button...just like a little Lego!

[TheProtagonist_]

I have 2 suggestions for anyone attempting to do this.
1. The earpiece screws are actually T3, at least mine were.
2. This LCD is exceptionally fragile! You need to stick the pry tool almost all of the way into the screen at the top and bottom, because there is a lot of adhesive around the front camera and the sensors at the bottom.

[SLCompulsion]

It is not a decorative bar. It is a ground bar for mod attachments. I've got a broken pin that you see above that bar and I'm trying to figure out if I can repair it.

[lorenzomijorus]

How many of you, like me, don't own this phone but are watching this video just for fun?

[ankithguzz]

you need more subscribers. these videos are so useful! great work!

[davidhunsinger]

I really like this phones design, but I have the HTC 10, would it be worthwhile to get this?

[stalefish]

Zac, what do you do with all these devices once they reached the end of life ? Do you trade it in or refurbish them and sell it?

[ChinesePhoneme]

I like that your videos have super high resolution so I can see anything in details.

[patetra]

I don't have a Moto Z and I don't want it repaired. I don't know why I watch your videos but I like them. Good job I guess :)

[Necroz_Ma]

As someone who likes taking things apart and putting them back together again, I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for taking this one apart so I can see what's inside without risking my moto z.

[Thabadthabad]

Last time I was this early, iPhone had a headphone jack.

[md.omarfaruque]

Hi Jerry, How is the internal build quality of moto z compared to moto x pure edition??

[nadeemhussainzahidhussains]

jerry r best professional.. sir keep uploading most useful videos... that every one learn....evening... thank u a much sir....

[Evilmonks]

I recently got the Moto z3 and I find this video interesting.

[bazileu_]

the best video about it. Nice closes up, every detail is visible on the video, great!

[VondaInWonderland]

The adhesive on my phone is toast. The glass is lifting off so I can probably just lift it off, it's had a crack in the corner for about a year. Perfect time for a new battery too. Thank you ♥

[vd]

Just curious, do you sell a kit to open smartphones or even just the metal pry tool?

[Gimli]

are you going to ever do anything with the Z Force?