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LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement

Introduction

  • If your LG VX4500 screen does not operate properly due to being cracked, shattered, or dead, you may want to replace it.
  • A properly functioning LCD display screen will clearly reveal text and photos without interruption.
  • Steps 6 and 7 require the use of a spudger to remove the speaker and vibrator.
  • Step 9 will require you to desolder the solder joint using a soldering iron.
  • This guide is straightforward and will help you replace the display screen in less than an hour.
  • Make sure the cell phone is turned off and unplugged before you begin.

What you need

  1. LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the closed phone so that the back panel is facing you.

    • Press down and forward firmly on the gray tab in the middle of the phone.

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  2. LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Now just lift up on the battery and remove it from the phone.

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  3. LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement, Outer Display Cover: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 4 rubber grommets using the Spudger.

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  4. LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove 4 screws using the Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

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  6. LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully pry off outer cover using iPod Opening Tool.

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  7. LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement, Display: step 6, image 1 of 2 LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement, Display: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove speaker using the Spudger.

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  8. LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove vibrator using the Spudger.

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  9. LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Lift up LCD display using iPod Opening Tool.

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  10. LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • DO NOT TOUCH THE SOLDERING IRON. IT IS EXTREMELY HOT!

    • De-solder solder joint using Soldering Iron.

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  11. LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 LG VX4500 Display Screen Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Pry off ribbon cable using iPod Opening Tool.

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Conclusion

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

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