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LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

What you need

  1. LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the raised tab at the top of the back cover.

    • Holding the phone in one hand and using your thumb on your other hand, push down on the tab until the cover detaches from the phone.

    • Slide the cover down until it is completely removed from the phone.

  2. Careful: step 2 is sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

    LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Holding the phone in one hand and using your index finger on your other hand, remove the battery from the phone by prying it out at indention located at the bottom of the phone.

  3. Careful: steps 3-7 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

    LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement, Mother Board: step 3, image 1 of 3 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement, Mother Board: step 3, image 2 of 3 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement, Mother Board: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Using a spudger or other sharp tool, remove the two rubber pieces on the top of the back of the phone.

  4. LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use a small Phillips head screwdriver to remove the six 3mm screws identified in the photo.

  5. LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Using a pry bar or flat headed screw driver, pry the back cover from the front and lowly lift apart.

    • It may be necessary to pry around the entire edge in order to remove the back cover.

  6. LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Use tweezers to carefully unplug the wires connecting the speakers to the mother board.

  7. LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Locate the small tab located at the top, center of the motherboard. It connects the motherboard to the rest of the phone. Detach it using the tweezers.

    • Carefully unplug the rectangular ribbon cable connection using tweezers.

    • It should now be possible to lift the motherboard from the rest of the phone.

  8. LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement, Key Pad: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG CU515 SKU 64743 Device Key Pad Replacement, Key Pad: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Once the motherboard is removed, nothing else holds the keypad in place. It can easily be lifted from the phone casing.

Conclusion

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

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