The screen is broken or remains black.

This guide shows you how to repair a defective display for your Huawei Nova. This fix is necessary if the glass is cracked, no longer responds to touch, or the LCD is black or flickers.

Required tools

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Getting started with the repair of your Huawei Nova

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35 steps
  1. Switching off your device

    Huawei Nova - Switching off your device 01
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    1. Switch off your device. Press and hold the power button until a menu appears. Select “Power off” and tap again to confirm.
  2. Removing the back cover screws

    Huawei Nova - Removing the back cover screws 01
    Huawei Nova - Removing the back cover screws 02
    • 2 × Pentalobe
    1. Unscrew and remove the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the device that keep the cover closed.

    You need a Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver, which is also used for iPhones.

  3. Removing the SIM card tray

    Huawei Nova - Removing the SIM card tray 01
    Huawei Nova - Removing the SIM card tray 02
    Huawei Nova - Removing the SIM card tray 03
    1. Insert your SIM tool into the little hole on the tray to unlock the tray.
    2. Remove the tray and any SIM or microSD cards.
  4. Lifting the back cover

    Huawei Nova - Lifting the back cover 01
    Huawei Nova - Lifting the back cover 02
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    Huawei Nova - Lifting the back cover 05

    Be very careful during this step.

    1. Place the suction cup as far down on the back cover as possible, for example where it says “Huawei.”
    2. Pull on the suction cup while using the pick to push the display against the table. As soon as a gap appears between the display and the back cover, you can carefully insert the pick.
    3. Move the pick along the edges to disconnect the back cover from the sides. Continue to pull carefully on the suction cup.
    4. The fingerprint sensor is installed in the back cover. A flex cable connects this sensor to the motherboard. Be careful when you take off the display to avoid damaging the cable or board.

    5. Carefully lift the back cover. Slowly fold open the device at the upper edge like a book. Now you should see the fingerprint sensor flex cable.
  5. Disconnecting the fingerprint sensor

    Huawei Nova - Disconnecting the fingerprint sensor 01
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    Huawei Nova - Disconnecting the fingerprint sensor 03
    • 1 × Phillips
    1. The screw holding the plate over the display connector is covered by a round sticker. Remove this sticker.
    2. Unscrew the screw and remove the plate. The connector is attached to the cover and comes off with it.
  6. Disconnecting the battery

    Huawei Nova - Disconnecting the battery 01
    Huawei Nova - Disconnecting the battery 02
    • Battery Connector
    1. Disconnect the connector of the black flex cable leading to the battery using a flat tool.
  7. Removing the front camera

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    • 1 × Phillips
    • Front camera connector
    1. Unscrew the screw of the metal plate over the connector of the front camera.
    2. Remove the plate.
    3. Carefully remove the connector using a spudger.
    4. Remove the front camera from its bracket.
  8. Removing the audio port

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    Huawei Nova - Removing the audio port 04
    • Audio port connector
    1. Disconnect the connector using a spudger and remove the audio port.
  9. Disconnecting the flex cables

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    Huawei Nova - Disconnecting the flex cables 04
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    Huawei Nova - Disconnecting the flex cables 08
    • 1 × Phillips
    • Flex cable 1
    • Flex cable 2
    • Antenna cable
    • 1 × Phillips
    • Flex cable 3
    1. Unscrew the screw on the plate covering the connectors of the two large flex cables. Then remove the plate.
    2. Disconnect the two flex cable connectors on the motherboard using a spudger.
    3. Disconnect the connector of the antenna cable on the lower circuit board. Now you can reach the screw for the lower plate covering the connector of the large flex cable with the arrow.
    4. Unscrew the screw of the lower plate and remove the plate.
    5. Use a spudger to disconnect the connector and then remove the flex cable.
  10. Removing the lower circuit board

    Huawei Nova - Removing the lower circuit board 01
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    Huawei Nova - Removing the lower circuit board 04
    • Speaker connector
    • 2 × Phillips
    1. Disconnect the connector of the speaker using a spudger.
    2. Unscrew the two screws of the lower circuit board. For the lower screw, first remove the round sticker.
    3. Now remove the lower circuit board.
  11. Removing the speaker

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    Huawei Nova - Removing the speaker 02
    Huawei Nova - Removing the speaker 03
    Huawei Nova - Removing the speaker 04
    • 1 × Phillips
    1. Unscrew the screw of the speaker.
    2. Remove the speaker.

    The speaker is lightly glued on, so you might need to lever it carefully using a flat tool.

  12. Removing the motherboard

    Huawei Nova - Removing the motherboard 01
    Huawei Nova - Removing the motherboard 02
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    Huawei Nova - Removing the motherboard 04
    • 3 × Phillips
    • Antenna cable
    1. Disconnect the antenna cable's connector.
    2. Remove the three remaining screws of the motherboard.
    3. Carefully lift up the battery flex cable.
    4. Remove the entire motherboard (including the main camera).

    You should always disconnect the battery connector right after opening the device. In this step, you are just unglueing the battery cable.

  13. Removing the battery

    Huawei Nova - Removing the battery 01
    Huawei Nova - Removing the battery 02
    Huawei Nova - Removing the battery 03
    Huawei Nova - Removing the battery 04
    1. Bend the remaining flex cable to the side using your finger. Then slowly soften the glue underneath the battery by heating the battery with a heat gun.
    2. Use a broad spudger to carefully lever out the battery from all sides until it comes out easily.

    Distribute the hot air evenly and heat the same spot several times instead of risking punctual overheating of the battery. You shouldn't need too much force for the spudger.

  14. Removing the Wifi antenna

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    Huawei Nova - Removing the Wifi antenna 02
    Huawei Nova - Removing the Wifi antenna 03
    1. The connectors on both sides should already be disconnected, because both circuit boards are removed. Now carefully pull the antenna cable from its bracket.
  15. Removing the proximity sensor

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    Huawei Nova - Removing the proximity sensor 02
    Huawei Nova - Removing the proximity sensor 03
    Huawei Nova - Removing the proximity sensor 04
    • Proximity sensor
    1. Carefully heat the proximity sensor using a heat gun to melt the glue underneath it.
    2. Carefully losen the proximity sensor using a metal spatula and remove it.
  16. Removing the earpiece

    Huawei Nova - Removing the earpiece 01
    Huawei Nova - Removing the earpiece 02
    Huawei Nova - Removing the earpiece 03
    • Earpiece
    1. Carefully heat the earpiece using a heat gun to melt the glue.
    2. Carefully losen the earpiece using a metal spatula.
  17. Removing the vibration motor

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    Huawei Nova - Removing the vibration motor 02
    Huawei Nova - Removing the vibration motor 03
    Huawei Nova - Removing the vibration motor 04
    • Vibration motor
    1. Carefully heat the vibration motor using a heat gun.
    2. Carefully losen the vibration motor using a metal spatula and remove it.
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  19. Preparing the new display

    Huawei Nova - Preparing the new display 01
    Huawei Nova - Preparing the new display 02
    Huawei Nova - Preparing the new display 03
    Huawei Nova - Preparing the new display 04
    • Red plastic holder
    • LED holder
    • Rubber gaskets
    1. Not all available displays come with the same parts. You might have to reuse some old parts when installing the new display:
      • Red plastic holder (lightly glued)
      • Holder for status LED (lightly glued)
      • Rubber seals around the display holes
      2. Remove the red protective films from the adhesive strips for the battery, the earpiece and the lower circuit board.
  20. Inserting the earpiece

    Huawei Nova - Inserting the earpiece 01
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the earpiece 02
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the earpiece 03
    1. Reinsert the earpiece into the display and press it down to make it stick.
  21. Inserting the vibration motor

    Huawei Nova - Inserting the vibration motor 01
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the vibration motor 02
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the vibration motor 03
    1. Reinsert the vibration motor into the display and press it down to make it stick.
  22. Inserting the proximity sensor

    Huawei Nova - Inserting the proximity sensor 01
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the proximity sensor 02
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the proximity sensor 03
    1. Reinsert the proximity sensor into the display and press it down to make it stick.
  23. Inserting the antenna cable

    Huawei Nova - Inserting the antenna cable 01
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the antenna cable 02
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the antenna cable 03
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the antenna cable 04
    1. Carefully insert the antenna cable into its bracket. You will not connect it right now.
  24. Inserting the battery

    Huawei Nova - Inserting the battery 01
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the battery 02
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the battery 03

    Make sure that all required small parts (seals, etc.) from the old display are installed and that the protective films are removed.

    1. Lift the flex cable to insert the battery into the new display.
    2. Press down the battery on the adhesive strips.
  25. Inserting the motherboard

    Huawei Nova - Inserting the motherboard 01
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the motherboard 02
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the motherboard 03
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the motherboard 04
    • 3 × Phillips
    • Antenna cable
    1. Insert the motherboard into the new display. Make sure that the main camera is inserted into its bracket.
    2. Screw the three Phillips screws into their screwholes on the corners of the motherboard. Leave the hole on the lower right of the mainboard in the image free for now.
    3. Reconnect the antenna cable to the motherboard. First place the connector straight over its socket. Then carefully press down the connector until it snaps into place.
  26. Inserting the speaker

    Huawei Nova - Inserting the speaker 01
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the speaker 02
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the speaker 03
    • 1 × Phillips
    1. Insert the speaker into its original position and softly press it in to make it stick.
    2. Fasten the speaker using one Phillips screw.
  27. Inserting the lower circuit board

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    Huawei Nova - Inserting the lower circuit board 02
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the lower circuit board 03
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the lower circuit board 04
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    • 2 × Phillips
    • Speaker connector
    1. Insert the lower circuit board into its original position. Make sure not to cover the flex cable connector of the speaker.
    2. Fasten the two Phillips screws on the lower edge of the circuit board. Leave the screwhole at the battery free for now.
    3. Press down the speaker's connector to connect it.
    4. Attach the round sticker to the screw next to the speaker. It's just a moisture indicator. If it's broken, you don't need to reattach it.
  28. Connecting the flex cables and the antenna cable

    • Antenna cable
    • Flex cable 1
    • Flex cable 2
    • 1 × Phillips

    Make sure that all connectors are properly in place before you press them in, or they might get damaged.

    1. Place the large flex cable with the arrow between the two circuit boards.
    2. Connect the connector to the lower circuit board. Make sure the arrow shows up (towards the motherboard).
    3. Place the bracket plate over the connector, latch it in, and use the Phillips screw to fasten it.
    4. Connect the antenna cable to the lower circuit board. First lead it around the vibration motor. Then position the plug straight over its socket. Then press down the plug using a spudger until it snaps into place. (Repeat this step at the other end of the antenna cable, if it isn't connected.)
    5. Press down the black battery flex cable to make it stick. Do not connect the battery yet!
    6. Connect the large flex cable with the arrow to the motherboard.
    7. Connect the middle flex cable to the motherboard.
    8. Place the bracket plate over the connectors of the two large flex cables, latch it in, and fasten it with the Phillips screw.

  29. Inserting the audio port

    Huawei Nova - Inserting the audio port 01
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the audio port 02
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the audio port 03
    • Audio port connector
    1. Insert the audio port into the display.
    2. Connect the connector of the audio port to the motherboard.
  30. Inserting the front camera

    Huawei Nova - Inserting the front camera 01
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the front camera 02
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the front camera 03
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the front camera 04
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the front camera 05
    • Front camera connector
    • 1 × Phillips
    1. Insert the front camera into the display.
    2. Carefully connect the connector of the front camera to the motherboard.
    3. Place the plate over the connectors of the earpiece and the front camera, latch it in, and fasten it with the Phillips screw.
  31. Connecting the battery

    Huawei Nova - Connecting the battery 01
    Huawei Nova - Connecting the battery 02
    Huawei Nova - Connecting the battery 03
    • Battery connector
    1. Now connect the battery again.
  32. Connecting the back cover

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    Huawei Nova - Connecting the back cover 02
    Huawei Nova - Connecting the back cover 03
    Huawei Nova - Connecting the back cover 04
    Huawei Nova - Connecting the back cover 05
    Huawei Nova - Connecting the back cover 06
    • Finger print sensor connector
    • 1 × Phillips

    Connect the connector of the fingerprint sensor on the back cover to the motherboard.

    1. The display connector is connected to a metal plate. Latch in the metal plate and press down the connector.
    2. Screw in the metal plate (1x Phillips screw).
    3. Stick the round moisture indicator onto the screw, if you still have it.
  33. Attaching the back cover

    Huawei Nova - Attaching the back cover 01
    Huawei Nova - Attaching the back cover 02
    Huawei Nova - Attaching the back cover 03
    Huawei Nova - Attaching the back cover 04
    1. First latch in the back cover at the top edge (by the camera) and then place it on the display.
    2. Press down the back cover all around carefully to make it snap into place.
  34. Installing the SIM tray

    Huawei Nova - Installing the SIM  tray 01
    Huawei Nova - Installing the SIM  tray 02
    1. Insert the SIM tray and any cards back into your device. Make sure the tray is positioned properly.
  35. Inserting the back cover screws

    Huawei Nova - Inserting the back cover screws 01
    Huawei Nova - Inserting the back cover screws 02
    • 2 × Pentalobe
    1. Fasten the two pentalobe screws at the bottom of the device that keep the cover closed.

    You need a Pentalobe PL1 screwdriver, which is also used for iPhones.

  36. Testing the display

    Huawei Nova - Testing the display 01
    Huawei Nova - Testing the display 02
    Huawei Nova - Testing the display 03
    1. Turn on your device and then drag any app across the entire screen. Drag the app once around the entire border and then in a zigzag across the screen. The app should always follow your finger. Then test the display brightness again by sliding the brightness slider to minimum and maximum.
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