LG Xenon LCD Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓If your display looks weird, you may have cracked the LCD and need to replace it.
What you need
Tools
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Use your thumb to press on the small ridge at the bottom of the phone, then push upward to slide off the back casing.
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Use your index finger to pull the top of the battery out from the top center divot. Then pull the battery towards yourself to remove it from the compartment.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 2.4mm screws, which secure the back panel.
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Push a spudger or small tool under the inner edge of the back panel and gently pry upward to separate it from the main body.
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Pop off the camera, lock, and volume buttons from the side of the phone using tweezers.
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Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 3mm screws, which secure the motherboard.
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Carefully unclip the metal tab to separate the connector cable from the motherboard.
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Once the connector cable is detached from the motherboard, you have successfully removed the motherboard from the phone.
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Turn the motherboard over and carefully remove the keypad from the motherboard.
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The keyboard may be sitting loosely in the case (not attached to the motherboard). Carefully remove keyboard from case.
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After removing the motherboard and keyboard, unscrew eight 1.6mm Phillips #00 screws in the middle of the phone.
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Remove slider piece.
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Pay close attention that you don’t lose the spring.
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Carefully remove the spring.
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Using the plastic opening tool, carefully open and remove the case. Slide the tool along the edge and pry upwards to open.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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