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LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal

Introduction

This guide will teach someone how to properly dismantle the phone to a point where the keypad is accessible, and then to remove the keypad.

What you need

  1. LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the horizontal grip located on the back cover of the phone.

    • Slide the back cover down and off of the phone.

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  2. LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal: step 2, image 1 of 2 LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the battery release point located above the battery.

    • Pull outwards in order to release the battery.

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  3. LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal, Circuit Board Housing: step 3, image 1 of 3 LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal, Circuit Board Housing: step 3, image 2 of 3 LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal, Circuit Board Housing: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the 5 screws holding the body of the phone together.

    • The top screw will have a plastic cover, remove it using tweezers.

    • Using a Philips head screwdriver, twist counterclockwise to remove the screws.

    • Take special care with the screw located at the top of the phone. It is smaller and more likely to be damaged or improperly attached.

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  5. LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal: step 4, image 1 of 2 LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the back cover starting at the bottom of the phone.

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  6. LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal: step 5, image 1 of 2 LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the back cover completely from the phone.

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  7. LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal, Circuit Board: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the clamp at bottom right side of the Circuit Board.

    • Pull the circuit board from the phone being cautious to pull out underneath the clamp.

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  8. LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the ribbon connecting the circuit board to the phone display.

    • Using the spudger, disconnect the ribbon connecting the phone's display and the circuit board.

    • Remove the circuit board

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  9. LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal, Keypad: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG VX8350 Repair Keypad Removal, Keypad: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the keyboard and remove it from the phone.

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Conclusion

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

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