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LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the headphone jack in your LG G3 Vigor.

What you need

  1. LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the notch on the bottom right of the phone.

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  2. LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the cover on the back of the phone off to locate the battery.

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  3. LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery by lifting from the slot at the bottom of the battery.

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  4. LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement, Midframe: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the twelve Phillips #00 screws securing the midframe to the rest of the phone.

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  6. LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Work a plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the phone to separate the midframe from the rest of the phone.

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  7. LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement, Rear Facing Camera: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the spudger to gently unplug the ribbon cable connected to the motherboard. Then remove the rear facing camera.

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  8. LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement, Front Facing Camera: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement, Front Facing Camera: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use the spudger to gently unplug the ribbon cable connected to the motherboard.

    • Remove the front camera.

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  9. LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use the flat edge of a spudger to disconnect the motherboard ribbon connector.

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  10. LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to push back the two motherboard retaining flaps.

    • The motherboard should now be able to be lifted out of the device.

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  11. LG G3 Vigor Headphone Jack Replacement, Headphone Jack: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the headphone jack by inserting the spudger into the jack and pulling it up and out.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Works also with D855. There are only a view differences, e.g. screws and a minimal different motherboarddesign.

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