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LG G3 Vigor Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Having technical issues with your LG G3 Vigor that are linked to your devices motherboard? You are in luck, this is the LG G3 Vigor motherboard replacement guide.

What you need

  1. LG G3 Vigor Motherboard 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 Motherboard 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 Motherboard 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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  5. LG G3 Vigor Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 LG G3 Vigor Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 LG G3 Vigor Motherboard 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 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement, Front Facing Camera: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG G3 Vigor Motherboard 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 Motherboard 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 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 LG G3 Vigor Motherboard 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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Conclusion

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

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