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LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement

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  1. LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the phone off before starting the replacement process.

    • Place the phone face down.

    • Press your finger down on the indentation and slide the back plate off.

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  2. LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Using your index finger lift and remove the battery from the phone.

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  3. LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement, Rear Case: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use the pointed end of the spudger to pull out the plastic inserts that are located on the left and right-hand corners.

    • If needed, use the tip of a push pin instead of the spudger to remove the plastic inserts.

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  4. LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the six 3mm long screws found along the edges of the phone.

    • If needed, use tweezers to remove loose screws from the recessed holes.

    • Screws are small, therefore, they should be placed in a secure location to prevent misplacement.

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  5. LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the rear case up using the spudger.

    • The rear case is connected to the right side of the phone via red and blue cables, be careful not to pull these cables out.

    • The volume control buttons on the side might fall out of their sockets. Carefully replace them with a pair of tweezers before you reassemble the rear case.

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  6. LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Use tweezers to pull the clear end of the red and blue speaker cables away from motherboard.

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  7. LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Carefully remove the rear case from the phone.

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  8. LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement, Side Buttons: step 8, image 1 of 1
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    • Use tweezers to remove the music button found on the side of the phone.

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  9. LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 LG Chocolate 3 Side Buttons Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Use tweezers to remove the volume control buttons on the opposite side of the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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