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LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement

What you need

  1. LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement, Rear Camera: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement, Rear Camera: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Open up the SIM port, on the top right corner (screen face down).

    • Press the SIM card (white plastic) to pop it out

    • Remove SIM card and set aside

  2. LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the plastic backing off of the internal block. Start at the location with the SIM port to avoid damage to internal components.

    • Do this by finding the seam between the edge of the screen and the plastic backing, and prying between the two.

    • Work your way all the way around the edge of the screen, and remove the plastic backing when it is loose.

  3. LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry up the ribbon cable connecting to the camera unit.

    • One the ribbon cable has been detached, use the tweezers to pull up the camera. It is attached with adhesive so pull up gently to remove it.

    • Once the old camera unit is removed, replace with new unit and reassemble in reverse order of guide.

  4. LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the large orange ribbon cable, pry off the side shown in the image.

  5. LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry the multicolor wire cables off, applying force up away from the tablet.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry up the battery. There is adhesive underneath the battery, so use a small amount of force. Work your way around the edge of the battery to pry it off.

  6. LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the front facing camera ribbon cable attachment on the motherboard

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry up the ribbon cable connecting to the camera unit

    • Leave the ribbon cable disconnected.

  7. LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the six Phillips head screws on the LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard

    • Use Phillips #0 Screwdriver to unscrew the six screws.

  8. LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG G Pad F 7.0 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the motherboard by prying it out with the plastic opening tool (as shown in image).

Conclusion

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

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Some spelling errors but overall simple to follow

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