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LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement

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    1. LG VX4500 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Now just lift up on the battery and remove it from the phone.

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    1. LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement, Rear Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the rubber grommet using a spudger.

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    2. LG VX4500 Motherboard 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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    3. LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
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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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    4. LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Separate the two halves.

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    1. LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement, Keypad: step 7, image 1 of 3 LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement, Keypad: step 7, image 2 of 3 LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement, Keypad: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Carefully pry and lift up on the logic board using an iPod Opening Tool.

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    2. LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully flip the logic board up and out of the way.

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    3. LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 LG VX4500 Motherboard 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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    1. LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 1 of 1
      • DO NOT TOUCH SOLDERING IRON. IT IS EXTREMELY HOT.

      • Use a soldering iron to desolder the solder joint on the front of the motherboard.

      • If you need more information on soldering, refer to this guide.

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    2. LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
      • Desolder the joint on the back using a soldering iron.

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    3. LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 LG VX4500 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3
      • Carefully detach the ribbon cable and remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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