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LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement

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    1. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Hold the phone camera-side up and locate the rear cover.

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    2. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Place a thumb below the camera, apply a little pressure, and slide the cover toward the bottom of the phone.

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    3. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Place the plastic opening tool in the small slot below and to the left of the battery.

      • Pry the battery upward to remove it.

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    1. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement, Back Panel: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Using the #00 Philips screw driver, unscrew the four 4.5mm screws located around the battery compartment.

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    2. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Wedge the plastic opening tool between the screen and the body of the device, using care to avoid damaging internal components.

      • Gently move the tool around the perimeter of the screen to separate it from the body.

      • You should not completely separate the screen from the device in this step.

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    3. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the device over so the battery compartment faces up.

      • Press the scroll wheel, located in the upper-left corner, into the device to avoid damage.

      • Gently insert the plastic opening tool into the seam between the frame and front cover to separate the back panel from the device.

      • The volume, lock, and camera buttons are loose, so be careful not to misplace them.

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    1. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 3 LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 3 LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 3 of 3
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      • Use the metal tweezers to gently peel the yellow tab from the left edge of the phone at the two plastic bases.

      • Do not completely remove the tab from the body, it should still be connected to the phone by the orange plastic.

      • Repeat this for the white tab on the opposite side of the phone.

      • This tab also has two plastic bases adhering it to the edge of the phone.

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    2. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Insert your plastic opening tool underneath the speaker/camera panel, and gently pry it upwards.

      • Do not fully remove the panel! It should still be attached to the motherboard by a red and black wire.

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    3. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Use the metal tweezers to gently lift the edge of the maroon tab, it should pop up easily.

      • Do not remove the tab completely, it should still be connected to the phone.

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    4. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • Insert the plastic opening tool underneath the motherboard towards the bottom edge of the phone and gently pry it from its case.

      • Lift the motherboard and slide it towards you by hand to free it from the phone.

      • The call and end buttons may fall out when the motherboard is removed! Don't lose the buttons.

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    1. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement, Touch Screen: step 11, image 1 of 1
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      • Remove the call and end buttons using the metal tweezers.

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    2. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
      • Wedge the plastic opening tool between the screen and sides of the phone.

      • Slide the tool along the edge to loosen the screen.

      • Repeat for the opposite side.

      • Don't completely remove the screen yet to avoid damaging the screen.

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    3. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
      • Wedge the plastic opening tool under the screen where the buttons were to loosen it.

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    4. LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 LG Incite Touch Screen Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
      • Gently peel the touch screen off from the bottom of the phone.

      • Do not damage the yellow tab in the upper right corner of the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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