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LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement

Introduction

Many people enjoy their phones by texting, calling, browsing, gaming, etc. After a while you may notice that your button pad is not registering as well or in some cases at all. Instead of spending the money to purchase a new phone in its entirety, this easy to follow guide will take you step by step in replacing your LG Thrill 4G phone buttons. Only two tools will be needed for this replacement which are an iFixit opening tool, as well as a Phillips #00 screwdriver. Save money now and use this guide to get your phone buttons back in working condition!

What you need

  1. LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement, Back Cover Removal: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement, Back Cover Removal: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Pry open the back cover by using a fingernail or a plastic opening tool.

    • There is a small notch at the bottom of the cover for easy removal.

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  2. LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement, Battery Removal: step 2, image 1 of 2 LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement, Battery Removal: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery from the phone.

    • There is a small ledge located at the bottom of the battery for easy removal.

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  3. LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement, Screw Removal: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three Philips #00 screws from the bottom of the phone.

    • Two 5.5 mm screws

    • One 4 mm screw

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  5. LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement, Speaker Removal: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement, Speaker Removal: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use your finger or opening tool to wedge the speaker out starting at the small notch at the bottom of the phone.

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  6. LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement, Buttons: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three buttons from the side and the top of the phone.

    • Power button

    • Volume button

    • 3D camera button

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  7. LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Place the plastic opening tool under the bezel at either bottom corner of the HDMI cover.

    • This loosens both the HDMI and USB covers for easy removal.

    • USB Cover

    • HDMI Cover

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  8. LG Thrill 4G Phone Buttons Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six Phillips #00 screws within the mid-cover bezel.

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Conclusion

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

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