LG VX8550 Scroll Wheel Replacement
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Last updated on Feb 19, 2016
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Steps to remove the LG VX8550 scroll wheel
What you need
Tools
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Continue sliding the iPod opening tool around the seam of the casing to separate the front and back casings.
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Remove the 2 screws from the back of the phone with a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.
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Carefully lift up on the motherboard to see the ribbon cables underneath.
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Use the spudger to carefully disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard.
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Lay the phone with the screen facedown.
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The 6 slider screws are visible.
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Peel back but don't remove the blue tape to access the 2 center screws.
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Remove the 6 slider screws with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Remove the 2 screw covers next to the speaker with a push pin next to the camera.
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Use the ipod opening tool to pry the screen casing and the slider mechanism apart from each other.
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With the spudger, lift up under the connector to unplug it from the circuit board.
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Grasp the ribbon cable near the connector and carefully slide it out of the white connector.
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Carefully lift the circuit board away from the screen casing using Ipod Opening Tool.
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Peel the circuit board away from the adhesive backing with your finger.
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Ask FixBot
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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