LG Tribute 5 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to replace the motherboard in your LG Tribute 5, model LS675. The motherboard is a circuit board that controls all of the phone's components. If your phone is experiencing issues after replacing the battery, you may consider replacing the motherboard.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Using an iFixit opening tool, gently pull outward on the cutout on the bottom left corner of the phone to remove the back cover.

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Step 2

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Gently lift the battery out from the compartment.
Use an iFixit opening tool to slide out the SD card and nano sim card from the device as shown.

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Step 3 Motherboard

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Remove the nine 2mm JIS #00 screws from the mid-frame.

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Step 4

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Using an iFixit opening tool, remove the antenna extender located at the bottom.

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Step 5

Gently remove the mid-frame using an iFixit opening tool as shown.
Avoid applying too much force when separating the mid frame. Too much force can bend or damage the device.

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Step 6

Using an iFixit opening tool, gently disconnect the rear camera from the top center of the motherboard.
Remove the front facing camera from the top right corner of the motherboard.

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