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Introduction

The LG Chocolate VX 8500

You will learn how to replace the back cover of an LG Chocolate

The back cover of the LG chocolate helps the battery stay in place, and without the back cover the battery can potentially fall out which can create a whole separate problem.

If your device haves a swollen battery or its showing symptoms of a swollen battery make sure you don’t put it on the charger.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

LG Chocolate Back Cover Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2

LG Chocolate Back Cover Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

Find a sliding button on the lower back side of the device and with your finger, slide it to the left firmly.
The battery should pop out fairly easily. If not, slide the button further or grab and pull it while sliding the button.

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Step 2 Back Cover

LG Chocolate Back Cover Replacement, Back Cover: step 2, image 1 of 1

You will need to use a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Remove the four screws located at the corners beneath the battery.
Detach the back case from the phone.

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Step 3

LG Chocolate Back Cover Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

Take the case off by using a plastic opening tool.
Continue using the plastic opening tool around the sides of the device.
Unhook the eight tabs securing the back cover to the rest of the phone as seen in the second photo.
The back speaker will be connected to the motherboard.
This must be disconnected in order to remove the case.