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LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY Keyboard Replacement

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  1. LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY 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.

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

  3. LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY 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.

  4. LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY 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.

  5. LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY 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

  6. LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY 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.

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

  8. LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

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

  10. LG Cosmos 2 QWERTY Keyboard Replacement, QWERTY Keyboard: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the front case over. If the keyboard doesn't fall out, push it through the front case.

Conclusion

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

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