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LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement

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  1. LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Use the plastic opening tool to pry off the back cover.

  2. LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the battery out of place.

    • When replacing the battery, the (+) and (-) symbols must match up with the phone's charging nodes.

  3. LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement, Mid-panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement, Mid-panel: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Remove eight 4mm screws using a Phillips head 000 screwdriver (PH000).

  4. LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use a plastic opening tool to loosen the tabs around the edge of the phone.

    • Inserting a thin piece of plastic will help prevent opened tabs from locking back into place.

    • This step can be frustrating, but requires patience. Avoid the temptation to pry the panel loose. Using excessive force may break the delicate tabs.

  5. LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use a plastic opening tool to disconnect the touchscreen from the motherboard.

    • The motherboard will be completely free from the front panel after this step.

  6. LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 3 LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 3 LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Remove SIM card by sliding it out of its housing.

    • Remove the front-facing camera using a plastic opening tool.

    • Remove rear-facing camera using a plastic opening tool.

    • Connect these three components to the new motherboard.

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