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Intro History: LG CU400 Charging Port Replacement

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Before
After
Unchanged
Device
LG CU400
Type
replacement
Thing
Charging Port
Title
LG CU400 Charging Port Replacement
Introduction
This guide will walk you through the steps to remove the charging port from your LG CU400. It will help remove the battery, the lower half casing, the removal of the motherboard from the phone casing, and the removal and replacement of the charging port on the motherboard. Before doing this, be aware that you will be unable to use your phone until the replacement is complete and the phone fully reassembled. You should also be careful when handling the motherboard because it has delicate wires extending from it. This guide also requires a soldering iron that can be dangerous to use.
Time Required Min
45 minutes
Time Required Max
45 minutes
Difficulty
Difficult
Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Author
Ross Brown
Public
No

Guide Prerequisites

Tools

  • Spunger x1 added.
  • Metal Spudger x1 added.
  • Phillips #0 Screwdriver x1 added.
  • Tweezers x1 added.
  • Lead-Free Solder x1 added.
  • Soldering Iron x1 added.
  • Desoldering Braid x1 added.
  • Micro Soldering Iron Conversion Kit Hakko FM-2032-52 fits FM-203/206 x1 added.
  • Micro Soldering Iron Hakko FM-2032-51 fits FM-203 206 x1 added.
  • Micro Soldering Tweezers Hakko FM-2023-05 fits FM-203/206 x1 added.

Flags

  • In Progress added.
  • Student In Progress added.