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LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement

What you need

  1. LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement, Back Cover Removal: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card 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.

  2. LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement, Battery Removal: step 2, image 1 of 2 LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card 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.

  3. LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card 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

  4. LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement, Speaker Removal: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card 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.

  5. LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card 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

  6. LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card 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

  7. LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the six Phillips #00 screws within the mid-cover bezel.

  8. LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement, Ribbon Cable Disconnection: step 8, image 1 of 3 LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement, Ribbon Cable Disconnection: step 8, image 2 of 3 LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement, Ribbon Cable Disconnection: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Utilize a spudger or plastic opening tool and gently disconnect the ribbon cable that is attached to the black micro-SIM card board.

  9. LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement, SD/SIM Card Board Removal: step 9, image 1 of 3 LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement, SD/SIM Card Board Removal: step 9, image 2 of 3 LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement, SD/SIM Card Board Removal: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully pry the board up to detach it from its place in the phone.

    • Make sure to pry off the small tab connected to the camera unit as well.

Conclusion

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

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