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LG VX8700 Keypad Replacement

Introduction

The guide outlines the steps necessary to replace the keypad on the LG VX8700. The keypad is used to to help direct actions on the phone.

What you need

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    • Power the phone off.

    • Slide the back cover off using the release latch with your fingers to expose the battery.

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    • Lift one side of the battery using a plastic opening tool or your fingers.

    • Carefully remove the battery and set it aside.

    • When installing the new battery, align the metal pins with those of the phone.

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    • Remove the nine 4 mm screws from the back cover with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Insert the tip of the iFixit opening tool into the small notch on the side of the case.

    • Slide the opening tool along the seam and around the edge of the phone to separate the case.

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    • Separate the two halves of the phone.

    • The back of the phone, which houses the motherboard and keypad, is displayed on the left.

    • The plastic casing is displayed on the right.

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    • Hold the phone casing with one hand and the keypad assembly with the other.

    • Separate the phone casing from the keypad/motherboard.

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    • Pull the two boards apart to separate the keypad from the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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When I separated the two halves a small brass piece came out and your instructions do not show nor mention what this is or where it goes. Not even a caution about it coming out upon separation of the halves. It appears to belong on one of the screw posts and because it is brass I believe it is supposed to complete a circuit.

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