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LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement

LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement

Ricky Wai

Ricky Wai and 4 other contributors

Last updated on May 7, 2024

45 minutes - 1 hour
Difficult
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Introduction

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This guide will help you replace the LCD screen on your LG CF360 phone. It is a lengthy process, but don't let the number of steps intimidate you! Follow along and you will have a brand-new LCD screen installed in about an hour.

Please note that you will need a soldering iron to complete the replacement. If you need help on soldering, take a look at iFixit's Soldering Guide before you start.

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  1. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • On the back of the phone, place your thumb on the three raised bumps and slide the back cover upward.

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  2. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the battery.

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  3. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement, Back Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement, Back Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Remove the two screw covers at the top of phone with tweezers.

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  4. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six Phillips #000 (3mm) screws.

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  5. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the back cover off. Insert the tool between the back cover and red mid section and go around the entire phone.

    • The plastic side buttons fall out when you take the back cover off.

    • The back cover is connected to the speaker by red and black wires.

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  6. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the tweezers to remove the red and black wires connecting the speaker to the green motherboard by pinching the sides of the plastic base near the motherboard.

    • Set the back cover with the speaker aside.

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  8. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool to gently lift the snapped-in motherboard from the front panel.

    • An orange ribbon from the LCD is connected to the underside of the motherboard, so do not force the motherboard from the rest of the phone yet.

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  9. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the blue transparent tape from the connector.

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  10. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • With the plastic opening tool, gently pry the LCD connector from the motherboard.

    • Set the motherboard aside.

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  11. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement, Front Case: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Take the front case and unscrew the four Phillips #000 (1mm) screws around the ribbon.

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  12. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the orange ribbon from the number pad casing.

    • Set the number pad case to the side once it is detached from the ribbon.

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  13. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Add To Cart

    • Remove the two red sticker screw coverings at the top corners with tweezers.

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  14. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the four Phillips #000 (3mm) screws at the corners of the phone.

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  15. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Pry the red sliding backing from the front cover by inserting the plastic opening tool in between the two sections and going around the entire phone.

    • Set the red sliding backing and front cover to the side.

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  16. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement, LCD Screen: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Be very careful to not damage the green keypad board when using the plastic opening tool.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to carefully disconnect the silver L-shaped LCD screen ribbon.

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  17. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Add To Cart

    • At this point, an orange ribbon is still connected to the white and black Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector on the keypad board. Be careful to not damage the ribbon.

    • Use tweezers to carefully pry up the black retainer on the connector.

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  18. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the keypad board away from the phone casing using a plastic opening tool.

    • Slowly rotate the keypad board towards you to disconnect the second orange LCD screen ribbon and remove the board.

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  19. LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • If you have never soldered before, or need a refresher, take a look at iFixit's soldering guide before starting this step.

    • Use a soldering iron and a solder wick to de-solder the 4 wires connected to the LCD screen.

    • The LCD screen can easily be removed at this point by lifting it from the phone casing.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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