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LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement

Introduction

If you have broken or scratched your screen you may want to replace it with a new one.

What you need

  1. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the phone so the back side is face up.

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  2. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use your thumb to press on the small ridge at the bottom of the phone, then push upward to slide off the back casing.

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  3. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use your index finger to pull the top of the battery out from the top center divot. Then pull the battery towards yourself to remove it from the compartment.

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  4. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 2.4mm screws, which secure the back panel.

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  5. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Push a spudger or small tool under the inner edge of the back panel and gently pry upward to separate it from the main body.

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  6. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pop off the camera, lock, and volume buttons from the side of the phone using tweezers.

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  7. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 3mm screws, which secure the motherboard.

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  9. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lift and remove the motherboard from the main body.

    • The connector cable will still be attached to the motherboard. Any damage to the connector cable may permanently disable the phone.

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  10. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully unclip the metal tab to separate the connector cable from the motherboard.

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  11. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Once the connector cable is detached from the motherboard, you have successfully removed the motherboard from the phone.

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  12. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement, Keyboard: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the motherboard over and carefully remove the keypad from the motherboard.

    • The keyboard may be sitting loosely in the case (not attached to the motherboard). Carefully remove keyboard from case.

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  13. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement, LCD: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • After removing the motherboard and keyboard, unscrew eight 1.6mm Phillips #00 screws in the middle of the phone.

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  14. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove slider piece.

    • Pay close attention that you don’t lose the spring.

    • Carefully remove the spring.

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  15. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Remove six 2.25mm Phillips #00 screws along the outside of the case.

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  16. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic opening tool, carefully open and remove the case. Slide the tool along the edge and pry upwards to open.

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  17. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the black electrical tape holding the LCD to the screen.

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  18. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Un-clasp the small tab in the top right corner.

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  19. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 3 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 3 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • Unhook the LCD from tabs on the bottom using the plastic opening tool.

    • Remove the LCD. Be careful, the LCD screen is fragile.

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  20. LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement, Front Case/Screen: step 19, image 1 of 2 LG Xenon Front Case/Screen Replacement, Front Case/Screen: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Once you have removed the LCD, the front case/screen will be left.

    • If necessary, you may remove the call/mute/hang up button.

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Conclusion

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

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