LG VX8560 Side Key Replacement

Written By: Kevin

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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

3 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show you how to safely replace the side key from the LG VX8560. If the side keys of your LG VX8560 are sticky or no longer functioning you may want to replace them. Follow this guide to access the side buttons of your LG VX8560 phone. Use caution when replacing the key to ensure no internal damage on the device.

Tools

Parts

Step 1

Turn the phone over so that the backside is facing up.

Step 2

Push the battery cover from the indentation and slide it away from the phone to remove it.

Step 3

Remove the battery from the phone.

Step 4

Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove all four screws that are visible along the edge of the phone

Step 5

Find the seam between the phone’s keypad cover and back cover, and slide a plastic pry tool along the edge to gently pry the two pieces apart without completely separating them.
The motherboard should be visible. Do not separate the two covers. They should be held together by a screw at the axis of the phone.