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LG env2 vx9100 Front Panel Replacement

Introduction

In this guide you will be removing the front panel from the rest of the phone.

What you need

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    • Power off the phone before disassembly to avoid electric shock or fire.

    • Place the phone face down on the table.

    • Pull down the tab below the battery with your fingernail or an opening tool.

    • Lift the battery out.

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  2. LG env2 vx9100 Front Panel Replacement, Back Panel: step 2, image 1 of 2 LG env2 vx9100 Front Panel Replacement, Back Panel: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the five rubber covers on the back panel of the phone.

    • Use a metal probe to remove each rubber cover and expose the screws underneath.

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    • Locate the six 2.5-millimeter Phillips #00 screws on the back panel.

    • Remove all six screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Locate the seam around the edge of the phone.

    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the seam and gently pry to release the tabs.

    • Work around the phone until all tabs are released.

    • Remove the back panel.

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    • Use a spudger to pry the two rubber covers out of the device.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove two 2.5 mm screws.

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  8. LG env2 vx9100 Front Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 LG env2 vx9100 Front Panel Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove two 2.5 mm screws.

    • These screws will not be visible or accessible unless the two sides of the phone are at approximately 90 degrees relative to each other.

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  9. LG env2 vx9100 Front Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 LG env2 vx9100 Front Panel Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the plastic opening tool in the crease and move it along each edge of the phone.

    • Separate the front panel from the rest of the phone.

    • Be careful not to damage the orange ribbon that connects to the motherboard through the hinge in the phone. If the ribbon is damaged, the phone will not function properly.

    • Open the phone to reveal the inside monitor.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove two 2.5mm screws.

    • Using your hands, separate the front panel from the phone by carefully pulling it straight off.

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Conclusion

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

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