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LG VX4500 Keypad Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the keypad.

What you need

  1. LG VX4500 Keypad Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the closed phone so that the back panel is facing you.

    • Press down and forward firmly on the gray tab in the middle of the phone.

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  2. LG VX4500 Keypad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 LG VX4500 Keypad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Now just lift up on the battery and remove it from the phone.

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  3. LG VX4500 Keypad Replacement, Rear Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the rubber grommet using a spudger.

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  5. LG VX4500 Keypad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Be sure not to lose the screws. They are small!

    • Remove the five screws using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

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    • When removing back cover, be careful not to break the speaker wires.

    • Using an Opening Tool, carefully pry off the back cover.

    • Using tweezers, gently pull the speaker wires out.

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  7. LG VX4500 Keypad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the two halves.

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    • Carefully pry and lift up on the logic board using an iPod Opening Tool.

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  9. LG VX4500 Keypad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully flip the logic board up and out of the way.

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  10. LG VX4500 Keypad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 LG VX4500 Keypad Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 LG VX4500 Keypad Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Use an iPod Opening Tool to lift up on the keypad and pull it out.

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Conclusion

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

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