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LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement

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  1. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the plastic opener into the slot at the top of the device.

    • Apply gentle pressure with the plastic tool to pop the back case off.

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  2. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Use the plastic opener to lift, and remove, the device battery.

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  3. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement, Rear Case: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the six 2mm screws that are located along the edge of the rear case. Set the screws aside.

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  4. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Use the plastic opener to pry the rear case loose.

    • This can be difficult. You will need to pry around the entire edge of the rear case, not just in one place.

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  5. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the two 3mm screws that attach the motherboard to the front case. Set the screws aside

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  6. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Rotate the phone 180 degrees and use the plastic opener to lift the metal piece that covers the ribbon cable.

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  7. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opener to disconnect the ribbon cable.

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  8. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
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    • Use tweezers to disconnect the two cables that attach the motherboard to the case.

    • Note: Pull on the cables gently to prevent damage for future use.

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  9. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the motherboard from the front case.

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  10. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement, Option Buttons: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the four 1mm screws. Set the screws aside.

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  11. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the ribbon cable through the slit in the keyboard case to separate it from the sliding mechanism.

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  12. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the four 3mm screws. Set the screws aside.

    • Note: Two of the screws may be hidden underneath a black rubber film. Pull off this film if necessary.

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  13. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opener to pry open the front of the phone.

    • Slip the ribbon cable through the slit to fully separate the two pieces.

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  14. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1
    • Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the two 1mm screws. Set the screws aside.

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  15. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Detach the ribbon cable with the plastic opener.

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  16. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 16, image 3 of 3
    • Use the spudger to pry the metal piece loose.

    • Remove the metal piece along with the two ribbon cables.

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  17. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the front of the phone over and the old option buttons will fall out.

    • Insert new option buttons.

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  18. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement, Front Keyboard: step 18, image 1 of 2 LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement, Front Keyboard: step 18, image 2 of 2
    • Use a tool to pry open the LCD display. Remove the display and the motherboard-looking device that it's connected to.

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  19. LG Cosmos 2 Front Keyboard Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1
    • Rotate and remove the keypad from the front case.

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Conclusion

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

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