Introduction
This guide will show you how to replace a cracked, unresponsive, or otherwise broken LG G6 screen.
The method shown here requires the removal of the rear cover, the motherboard, and the display itself. The LCD under the glass of the G6 screen is fragile—if you plan to re-use your screen after you remove it from your phone, take extra care and follow the directions of this guide closely.
What you need
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For reference, the backside of the panel is shown in the first photo. Note the clearance between the edge of the panel and the fragile ribbon cable beside the fingerprint sensor.
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Be careful as you slice and pry to the left side of the fingerprint sensor, as seen from the outside of the phone in the third photo.
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Use a hairdryer, a heat gun, or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the lower edge of the G6 for about a minute to soften up the adhesive underneath the rear glass panel.
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If you don't have a small object for propping, you can (carefully) perform this step at the edge of a desk or table to achieve the same angle of entry.
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Lift the rear panel's bottom edge with your suction cup, opening a slight gap between the panel and the frame.
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Once you've created a gap, press the flat end of an opening tool into the gap.
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Additionally, you can use multiple opening picks for this process, leaving one in place on each side after you finish slicing to prevent the adhesive from re-adhering as it cools.
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Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the phone to slice through the adhesive securing the rear panel.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use tweezers to peel away any remaining adhesive from both the rear panel and the phone's chassis.
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Clean the adhesion areas with high concentration isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%) and a lint-free cloth. Swipe in one direction only, not back and forth. This will help prep the surface for the new adhesive.
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Peel away the replacement adhesive's liner, align it with the back of the phone, and press it into place.
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Remove any remaining liners, and replace the rear glass panel.
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After installing the rear panel, apply strong, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes to help the adhesive form a good bond, such as by placing it under a stack of heavy books.
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Remove the four Phillips screws holding down the lower antenna shield.
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Insert a SIM removal tool or the SIM removal bit into the hole opposite the volume buttons and press to release the SIM/MicroSD card tray.
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Remove the SIM/MicroSD tray.
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Use the flat end of an opening tool to pry up the USB-C / mic assembly and remove it from the phone.
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For reference, the back side of the screen is shown at left. Note the narrow clearance between the edge of the screen and the LCD underneath the glass.
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Use a hairdryer, a heat gun, or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the lower edge of the screen (where the LG logo is) for about a minute.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
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Como puedo reutilizar la pantalla?
Did a combination of a screen replacement and back glass replacement. Great guides and easy to follow. However, I ordered a front screen from ifixit.com and received a screen that was already attached to the frame part, so I still had to figure out how to get some other parts like the speaker, heat sink, and other little parts and transfer them to the new frame.
