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LG VX8550 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Steps to replace the LG VX8550 motherboard

What you need

  1. LG VX8550 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the battery release up.

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  2. LG VX8550 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery by lifting away from the case.

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  3. LG VX8550 Motherboard Replacement, Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 2 screw covers next to the rear speaker with a Push Pin.

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  4. LG VX8550 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4 cover screws with a Philips #00 screwdriver.

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  6. LG VX8550 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the iPod opening tool to pry off the back casing.

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  7. LG VX8550 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Continue sliding the iPod opening tool around the seam of the casing to separate the front and back casings.

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  8. LG VX8550 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the casing halves.

    • Be sure to keep track of the side buttons as they fall out.

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  9. LG VX8550 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 2 screws from the back of the phone with a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

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  10. LG VX8550 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully lift up on the motherboard to see the ribbon cables underneath.

    • Use the spudger to carefully disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard.

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  11. LG VX8550 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard from the front casing by lifting straight up.

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Conclusion

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

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It is a nice way to remove the motherboard of the LG mobile i did not done it but your have done it very nicely and with a great way. thanks for this good post i really enjoy the reading.

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