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LG VX4500 screen replacement (duplicate)

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Introduction

To replace the internal and/or external screen on your LG VX4500 flip phone, read this guide.

What you need

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    • Remove grey rubber caps from the four corners of the internal screen.

    • Remove the four 1.3 mm screws, which are directly underneath the grey caps, with a Phillips head screwdriver.

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    • Run a pry bar along the seem of the edge of the phone to separate the top screen casing.

    • Work the bar around the edge until the entire top section with the LG logo is removed.

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    • With a flathead screwdriver, lift the speaker from the device.

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    • Ensure that the metal capacitor next to the speaker is removed in the same way that the speaker was removed.

    • Gently lift the entire circuit board assembly up.

    • Note: the entire assembly is still connected to the phone.

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    • Desolder the contact point shown.

    • Gently pry the entire gold connector away from the screen with a spudger

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Conclusion

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

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