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LG Chocolate Sliding Front Replacement

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Last updated on January 17, 2025

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Step 1 Battery

LG Chocolate Sliding Front Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2

LG Chocolate Sliding Front 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.

Step 2 Back Cover

LG Chocolate Sliding Front 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.

Step 3

LG Chocolate Sliding Front 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

Step 4 Sliding Front

LG Chocolate Sliding Front Replacement, Sliding Front: step 4, image 1 of 1

Unscrew the 4 Phillips 00 screws that connect the two halves of the phone together.

Step 5

Between the two halves is a ribbon. Use a plastic opening tool to flip up the lock and disconnect it.

Step 6

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.