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LG VX6000 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This repair guide provides step-by-step instructions for safely removing the battery from the LG VX6000.

What you need

  1. LG VX6000 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the dark gray tab on the back of the phone.

    • Push the tab towards the top of the phone to release the battery.

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  2. LG VX6000 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and rotate the battery away from the bottom edge.

    • Remove the battery.

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  3. LG VX6000 Keyboard Replacement, Body: step 3, image 1 of 1
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    • Carefully use tweezers to remove the two rubber cushions located at the top of the phone.

    • Only remove the two cushions that are circled!

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  5. LG VX6000 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six screws highlighted on the back of the phone.

    • Place the screws on an uncluttered surface or in a small container.

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  6. LG VX6000 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the back of the phone with your fingernails or tweezers.

    • There are red and blue wires connected to the motherboard. Forcing the components apart could damage the wires.

    • The red and blue wires must be plugged in to reassemble.

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  7. LG VX6000 Keyboard Replacement, Logic Board: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully peel away the adhesive tab.

    • The tab should not be completely separated from the phone.

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  8. LG VX6000 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG VX6000 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the yellow connection towards the top of the phone. This is directly connected to the screen.

    • Carefully pry the connector away from the motherboard to remove it from the phone.

    • Do not pull forcefully

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  9. LG VX6000 Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the corner of the motherboard away from the casing.

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  10. LG VX6000 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Peel the keypad off the casing.

    • Swap out the old keypad for a new one.

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Conclusion

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

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