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Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement

Introduction

The front and rear screens are fused into a single assembly and cannot be replaced individually. This guide will show how to replace the complete assembly.

What you need

  1. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Remove the Screen Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Heat the screen cover with an iOpener, a heat gun or even a hair dryer to soften the adhesive holding it to the display frame.

    • Use caution with a heat gun as you could easily melt the plastic screen cover.

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  2. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a curved razor blade under the screen cover to pry it open.

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  3. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use plastic picks to separate the adhesive. Metal is not advised as it will scratch the plastic material the cover is made of. Add more heat as needed.

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  4. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the plastic screen cover.

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  5. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Remove the Rear Cover: step 5, image 1 of 2 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Remove the Rear Cover: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 3.5mm Phillips screws holding the rear cover in place.

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  6. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Starting at the hinge side, insert a metal opening tool between the rear cover and the display's frame.

    • Continue down the side of the phone, releasing clips as you go.

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    • Work your way across the bottom and up the other side.

    • And finally the rear cover is free.

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  9. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Remove the Camera: step 8, image 1 of 2 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Remove the Camera: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Using a spudger, disconnect the camera's flex cable.

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  10. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the camera from the display.

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  11. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Screen: step 10, image 1 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Screen: step 10, image 2 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Screen: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug the display connector.

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  12. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Slice the Adhesive: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • The screen is held onto the display frame with adhesive around the outside edge of the LCD, with a thicker bar of adhesive along the bottom edge as shown.

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  13. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Heat the edges of the LCD frame to soften the adhesive holding it in place. A hair dryer, heat gun or iOpener will all work fine.

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  14. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Insert an opening tool between the lip of the frame and the LCD. Use it to slice the adhesive along the top edge.

    • Now go along the side edge.

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    • Then along the other side.

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  16. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Finally, slice the adhesive along the bottom edge. Note that you'll need to go much deeper as there is a wider strip of adhesive along that edge.

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  17. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Dismount the Vibrator: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • The vibrator is lightly glued to the display frame. Gently pry it loose, mindful of the wires attaching it to the LCD assembly.

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  18. Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Remove the LCD Assembly: step 17, image 1 of 2 Alcatel Go Flip V Flip Phone Screen Replacement, Remove the LCD Assembly: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the LCD assembly from the display frame. There will probably be several strands of adhesive you'll need to separate as you pull it apart.

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Conclusion

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

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