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LG K7 Headphone Jack Replacement

Introduction

A malfunctioning headphone jack is often the problem if you are experiencing a lack of audio through headphones. Replacement headphone jacks can be found online.

What you need

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    • Place a fingernail in slot at in the bottom edge of the phone.

    • Pull up on the back panel while holding down the rest of the phone steady with your hand.

    • Do not to pull too hard on the back panel or you may break it.

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    • Place a fingernail in the slot at the bottom edge of the battery.

    • Pull the battery out.

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    • Remove the nine frame screws with a #J00 screwdriver.

    • The bottom three screws release the port cover at the bottom of the phone. The cover should lift off easily once the screws are out.

    • Pop the camera button frame off with a spudger. The home button should come off along with the frame.

    • Be gentle with the frame when removing it. The plastic is very thin and can easily break.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to separate the screen from the outer frame.

    • The frame is held to the rest of the phone with plastic tabs. Release each tab one at a time around the phone for the easiest removal.

    • Do not bend the outer frame or screen when separating them. This will severely damage the phone.

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    • Line up a plastic opening tool underneath the headphone jack and hold the main body of the phone down.

    • Lift or the plastic opening tool to separate the headphone jack from the main body of the phone.

    • Be careful to not damage the components that the headphone jack sits in.

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Conclusion

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

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