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LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

Steps to replace the LG VX8550 speaker

What you need

  1. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery release up.

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  2. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery by lifting away from the case.

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  3. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement, Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 2 screw covers next to the rear speaker with a Push Pin.

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  4. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4 cover screws with a Philips #00 screwdriver.

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  6. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the iPod opening tool to pry off the back casing.

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  7. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Continue sliding the iPod opening tool around the seam of the casing to separate the front and back casings.

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  8. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the casing halves.

    • Be sure to keep track of the side buttons as they fall out.

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  9. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • With the back casing removed the speaker is visible.

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  10. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up under top end of circuit board with the Spludger to access retaining clip.

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  11. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully pry up on retaining clip with the Spudger to release the speaker.

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  12. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully unplug speaker connector from circuit board with your fingers.

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  13. LG VX8550 Speaker Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the speaker by lifting up.

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Conclusion

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

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