LG Cosmos 2 Option Buttons Replacement

Step 1 Battery




• 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.
Step 2




• Use the plastic opener to lift, and remove, the device battery.
Step 3 Rear Case
• 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.
Step 4
• 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.
Step 5 Motherboard
• Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the two 3mm screws that attach the motherboard to the front case. Set the screws aside
Step 6
• Rotate the phone 180 degrees and use the plastic opener to lift the metal piece that covers the ribbon cable.
Step 7
• Use the plastic opener to disconnect the ribbon cable.
Step 8
• 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.
Step 9
• Remove the motherboard from the front case.
Step 10 Option Buttons
• Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the four 1mm screws. Set the screws aside.
Step 11
• Pull the ribbon cable through the slit in the keyboard case to separate it from the sliding mechanism.
Step 12
• 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.
Step 13
• 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.
Step 14
• Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the two 1mm screws. Set the screws aside.
Step 15
• Detach the ribbon cable with the plastic opener.
Step 16
• Use the spudger to pry the metal piece loose.
• Remove the metal piece along with the two ribbon cables.
Step 17
• Flip the front of the phone over and the old option buttons will fall out.
• Insert new option buttons.

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