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LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the motherboard in your LG G Watch.

What you need

  1. LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement, Wristband: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Spring bars attach the two halves of the wristband to the watch body. The spring bar has a shoulder on either end.

    • Be prepared to apply some pressure with your fingers to perform the following action.

    • First, slide the wristband down on the spring bar to expose the shoulder of the spring bar.

    • Grasp the exposed shoulder with the tweezers to perform the next step.

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  2. LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • This is a challenging step. Do it carefully to prevent the spring bar from flying out of the wristband.

    • Use the tweezer to depress the spring bar so that it collapses by a few millimeters and pops out of the hole that was holding it in place.

    • Now carefully pull the other end of the spring bar to detach the wristband from the watch face.

    • Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other wristband.

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  3. LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement, Rear Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use the T5 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the four silver 2mm x 3mm T5 screws that hold the back cover in place.

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  5. LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the opening pick between the rear case and the rest of the device to separate the two halves.

    • Gently pull the two halves apart.

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  6. LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement, Gasket: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the gasket that lies embedded in a groove that runs around the perimeter of the front half.

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  7. LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use the spudger to gently lift up and disconnect the display connector.

    • Now use the spudger to disconnect the digitizer connector.

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  8. LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG G Watch Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two black PHO 2.5mm x 3mm screws.

    • Use the spudger to gently remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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is it possible to replace the battery which is in the board?

Vassago U7 (VassagoU7) - Reply

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