LG K7 Volume & On/Off Buttons Replacement

Introduction

The power and volume buttons allow the user to turn on/off their LG K7 as well as to control the volume of their phone . It can stop working for a number of reasons but the main reason is wear. It can be replaced in about 25 minutes with the guide below.

What you need

Step 1 Volume & On/Off Buttons

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Remove the back cover using a plastic opening tool.
Remove the battery using a plastic opening tool.

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Step 2

Remove the nine 4mm Phillips #000 screws.
The cover should lift off easily once the screws are out.
Be gentle with the frame when removing it. The plastic is very thin and can easily break.

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Step 3

Pry off the silver button housing using the plastic opening tool.

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Step 4

Separate the screen from the rest of the phone using the plastic opening tool.
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.