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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  • @TheSpotify95
    @TheSpotify9510 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

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

  • @PvtAnonymous

    @PvtAnonymous

    10 ай бұрын

    "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 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

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

  • @thelightbrigadef4172
    @thelightbrigadef417210 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

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

  • @afxgiu
    @afxgiu10 ай бұрын

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

  • @donloristo3653

    @donloristo3653

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @DoRC
    @DoRC10 ай бұрын

    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
    @yxnchxk420610 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

    Well done! 🎉

  • @jessihawkins9116

    @jessihawkins9116

    9 ай бұрын

    how much it the screen cost bruh

  • @TechDove

    @TechDove

    9 ай бұрын

    @@jessihawkins9116 $800 USD

  • @James_D.
    @James_D.10 ай бұрын

    Hugh Jeffreys makes the impossible possible!

  • @dhang_somnath

    @dhang_somnath

    10 ай бұрын

    Mission Possible 009 😅

  • @samholdsworth420

    @samholdsworth420

    10 ай бұрын

    Only a gay man could do it!

  • @JustAPersonWhoComments
    @JustAPersonWhoComments10 ай бұрын

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

  • @TheUltimateRecycler
    @TheUltimateRecycler9 ай бұрын

    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 😊👍

  • @batman_2004
    @batman_20049 ай бұрын

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

  • @markredf150
    @markredf15010 ай бұрын

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

  • @davidsalmons80
    @davidsalmons8010 ай бұрын

    Great content as always Hugh!

  • @paulnoone7211
    @paulnoone721110 ай бұрын

    Love the vids keep up the good work jeff

  • @ellisgarbutt1925
    @ellisgarbutt192510 ай бұрын

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

  • @61espo
    @61espo10 ай бұрын

    Thanks Hugh! Great video and excellent info!

  • @ChrisSmith-mh6vk
    @ChrisSmith-mh6vk10 ай бұрын

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

  • @marymadigan9707
    @marymadigan970710 ай бұрын

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

  • @jameswilly6206ify
    @jameswilly6206ify10 ай бұрын

    Perfect job buddy!!

  • @youhannayousif3868
    @youhannayousif38689 ай бұрын

    Excellent work God bless you

  • @TechDove
    @TechDove10 ай бұрын

    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 😊

  • @swapnilsilam815
    @swapnilsilam81510 ай бұрын

    Amazing work!

  • @jozsefizsak
    @jozsefizsak10 ай бұрын

    Very interesting and informative!

  • @fredscratchet1355
    @fredscratchet135510 ай бұрын

    Nice job Hugh

  • @andreNZ
    @andreNZ10 ай бұрын

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

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider368110 ай бұрын

    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 👍

  • @cyberone9167
    @cyberone916710 ай бұрын

    you are king man!❤❤❤

  • @NicoTv953
    @NicoTv95310 ай бұрын

    Love these videos

  • @fredericocorrea9814
    @fredericocorrea98148 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @gbember3470
    @gbember347010 ай бұрын

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

  • @HoLDoN4Sec
    @HoLDoN4Sec10 ай бұрын

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

  • @TJThomas116
    @TJThomas11610 ай бұрын

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

  • @xray111xxx
    @xray111xxx10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @calbertoagra
    @calbertoagra3 ай бұрын

    Vídeo muito top ! Me salvou aqui ❤

  • @SinaFarhat
    @SinaFarhat10 ай бұрын

    Good work! :)

  • @michaeldavidryandanielpaul1990
    @michaeldavidryandanielpaul199010 ай бұрын

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

  • @Green_House
    @Green_House10 ай бұрын

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

  • @jec_ecart
    @jec_ecart10 ай бұрын

    You make it look easy!

  • @loki4236
    @loki42369 ай бұрын

    The fact that this folding phone Last this long is impressive

  • @1232lesach
    @1232lesach10 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

    That's kind of them.

  • @TheLongDon

    @TheLongDon

    10 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

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

  • @1232lesach

    @1232lesach

    10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @alisonsmith4436
    @alisonsmith443610 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @CosticaKristianDiVogli
    @CosticaKristianDiVogli10 ай бұрын

    Good job!

  • @Semmelstulle
    @Semmelstulle10 ай бұрын

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

  • @lindaparker3610
    @lindaparker361010 ай бұрын

    You are so clever Hugh

  • @DergEnterprises
    @DergEnterprises10 ай бұрын

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

  • @rameee2589
    @rameee258910 ай бұрын

    Ethan Hunt, who?? Great video as always.

  • @OhHeyItIsNano
    @OhHeyItIsNano10 ай бұрын

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

  • @fnafslapper2605
    @fnafslapper26053 ай бұрын

    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

  • @BrianGlaze
    @BrianGlaze9 ай бұрын

    Well done

  • @Knaeckebrotsaege
    @Knaeckebrotsaege10 ай бұрын

    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

  • @clubinhodetecnologiadomate4554

    @clubinhodetecnologiadomate4554

    10 ай бұрын

    I got 1 minute

  • @arkabhowmick
    @arkabhowmick9 ай бұрын

    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 ?

  • @drwhowhogrub3908
    @drwhowhogrub390810 ай бұрын

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

  • @scotthanks755
    @scotthanks75510 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @kodaloid
    @kodaloid10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @amaljoe367
    @amaljoe36710 ай бұрын

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

  • @hackbustersminecraft
    @hackbustersminecraft10 ай бұрын

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

  • @techfixersrepair8676
    @techfixersrepair867610 ай бұрын

    This was actually impressive. Holy crap.

  • @PhobosTK
    @PhobosTK10 ай бұрын

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

  • @Everett-xe3eg

    @Everett-xe3eg

    10 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

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

  • @cavejohnson2075

    @cavejohnson2075

    10 ай бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

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

  • @ExclamationMarx

    @ExclamationMarx

    10 ай бұрын

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

  • @pjsw
    @pjsw10 ай бұрын

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

  • @FR4M3Sharma
    @FR4M3Sharma10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @bradfab_fx
    @bradfab_fx10 ай бұрын

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

  • @itsmephil2255
    @itsmephil225510 ай бұрын

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

  • @ilantzur02
    @ilantzur0210 ай бұрын

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

  • @ihzero
    @ihzero9 ай бұрын

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

  • @Tyfi29
    @Tyfi2910 ай бұрын

    Huge fan of

  • @jonogrimmer6013
    @jonogrimmer601310 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Mojomanultra
    @Mojomanultra10 ай бұрын

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

  • @Josh-pb5eo
    @Josh-pb5eo10 ай бұрын

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

  • @Jorge.ALXNDR
    @Jorge.ALXNDR10 ай бұрын

    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

  • @eformance
    @eformance10 ай бұрын

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

  • @sparkequinox
    @sparkequinox10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @eldren1841
    @eldren184110 ай бұрын

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

  • @JohnHagenis_awesome
    @JohnHagenis_awesome10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @jasonmcmeekin2214
    @jasonmcmeekin221410 ай бұрын

    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As always Hugh

  • @joeigneczi2524
    @joeigneczi252410 ай бұрын

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

  • @Alec9821
    @Alec982110 ай бұрын

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

  • @Nocturnal_Owl

    @Nocturnal_Owl

    10 ай бұрын

    this

  • @1217257
    @121725710 ай бұрын

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

  • @IT10T
    @IT10T10 ай бұрын

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

  • @hrq007
    @hrq00710 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @AAYMF
    @AAYMF10 ай бұрын

    7:07 I was stressed watching it 😂

  • @draakevil
    @draakevil10 ай бұрын

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

  • @mediumzoning
    @mediumzoning9 ай бұрын

    you can get an identical tech repair kit at harbor freight.

  • @g0ral
    @g0ral10 ай бұрын

    The most beautiful folding phone to date

  • @NaokiGonzales
    @NaokiGonzales9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @sharkariaddagyan2117
    @sharkariaddagyan21179 ай бұрын

    i need its display folder sir. please

  • @4fingas69
    @4fingas697 ай бұрын

    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

  • @4ida
    @4ida10 ай бұрын

    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

  • @i_live_fir_cat
    @i_live_fir_cat8 ай бұрын

    You got a great deal

  • @ingodwetrust1987
    @ingodwetrust198710 ай бұрын

    Have you seen Strange parts new video, they finally made a laser that can fix screen lines. I think he uploaded it today. Its awesome

  • @Claro1993
    @Claro199310 ай бұрын

    I remember this is the first phone to ditch physical SIM Cards and went all eSIM before the US iPhone 14/Plus/Pro/Pro Max.

  • @asulsanjuan70
    @asulsanjuan707 ай бұрын

    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

  • @IMBlakeley
    @IMBlakeley10 ай бұрын

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

  • @nohandleleft
    @nohandleleft10 ай бұрын

    Is this an advert for ifixit? Ease up on the name dropping good sir.

  • @madmike6942
    @madmike694210 ай бұрын

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

  • @CaryGordon3k
    @CaryGordon3k10 ай бұрын

    I was watching wondering if Motorola was as bad as it was with Android updates as when I used to own a Z2 Force. Since you said it was stuck on the Android 11 I am assuming that Motorola is still not one of the manufacturers I want to buy from.

  • @petelinux2249
    @petelinux224910 ай бұрын

    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

  • @gloween9151
    @gloween915110 ай бұрын

    I wonder if the screen can be repaired via a tool from Strange Parts recent video. Especially if iPhone screen needs to be repaired.

  • @rosariodagosto6484
    @rosariodagosto648410 ай бұрын

    They are a easy repair model I used to fix them same v3 raz 😊😊😊

  • @Johnsonfan169
    @Johnsonfan16910 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @fluffy_preacher
    @fluffy_preacher10 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @MrEp5
    @MrEp510 ай бұрын

    It's like having an exposed hard drive, being advertised for storing data. BUT IT LOOK SO COOOOL!

  • @user-gj2yx8rq2i
    @user-gj2yx8rq2i3 ай бұрын

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

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