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LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement

LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement

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Last updated on January 10, 2018

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Introduction

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What you need

Tools

  1. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Find a sliding button on the lower back side of the device and with your finger, slide it to the left firmly.

    • The battery should pop out fairly easily. If not, slide the button further or grab and pull it while sliding the button.

  2. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement, Back Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • You will need to use a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the four screws located at the corners beneath the battery.

    • Detach the back case from the phone.

  3. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Take the case off by using a plastic opening tool.

    • Continue using the plastic opening tool around the sides of the device.

    • Unhook the eight tabs securing the back cover to the rest of the phone as seen in the second photo.

    • The back speaker will be connected to the motherboard.

    • This must be disconnected in order to remove the case

  4. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement, Sliding Front: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the 4 Phillips 00 screws that connect the two halves of the phone together.

  5. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Between the two halves is a ribbon. Use a plastic opening tool to flip up the lock and disconnect it.

  6. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Pry off the plastic tabs that cover two screws, as shown in the first picture.

    • Then, remove the 6 Phillips 00 screws from the back of the case, as shown in the second picture.

  7. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Pry off the back cover from the front of the case using a plastic opening tool.

  8. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement, LCD Board: step 8, image 1 of 3 LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement, LCD Board: step 8, image 2 of 3 LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement, LCD Board: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Pry the front speaker and wireless receiver out of the front case using a spudger.

    • They may be taped into the case, so don't be afraid to pry hard.

  9. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Starting with the side that has the speaker and receiver, carefully lift the LCD Board out of the case.

  10. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Unhook the ribbon cable using that flat side of a spudger.

  11. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Next, carefully remove the tape from the LCD board.

  12. LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 LG Chocolate LCD Board Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Finally, flip up the black switch to unhook the LCD screen from the LCD board using a spudger.

    • The LCD Board in now accessible.

Conclusion

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

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