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LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement

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  1. LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement, Disassembling Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement, Disassembling Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement, Disassembling Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully slide battery cover off in a downward direction.

    • Using the plastic opening tool, remove the battery. Light force may be necessary.

  2. LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the five screws from the back cover and carefully set them aside.

  3. LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Using the plastic opening tool, carefully lift the back cover off.

  4. LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Before touching anything inside the phone: it is crucial that you are very cautious when working around the wiring and sensor bars.

    • Look to the following photo for the location of the two sensor bars.

    • Without disconnecting the orange wire, carefully flip the computer chip over and lay flat on the table, exposing the keypad.

  5. LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully remove the keypad and replace with the new keypad.

    • If sensor bars behind the volume and camera buttons fall out, gently put them back in place behind the buttons.

  6. LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully set the computer chip back in place.

  7. LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Place the back cover back on and secure it with the screws.

  8. LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG VX5300 Keypad Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the battery.

    • Slide the back cover on the phone.

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