LG Xenon Keyboard Replacement

Written By: Micaela Saqui
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LG Xenon Keyboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

6 minutes

Introduction

The keyboard is placed on the motherboard but is not attached in any way. This step is easy because there are no necessary tools involved. It is a simple and easy step that allows you to clean the keyboard.

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    • Turn the phone so the back side is face up.

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    • Use your thumb to press on the small ridge at the bottom of the phone, then push upward to slide off the back casing.

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    • Use your index finger to pull the top of the battery out from the top center divot. Then pull the battery towards yourself to remove it from the compartment.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 2.4mm screws, which secure the back panel.

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    • Push a spudger or small tool under the inner edge of the back panel and gently pry upward to separate it from the main body.

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    • Pop off the camera, lock, and volume buttons from the side of the phone using tweezers.

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    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 3mm screws, which secure the motherboard.

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    • Carefully lift and remove the motherboard from the main body.

    • The connector cable will still be attached to the motherboard. Any damage to the connector cable may permanently disable the phone.

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    • Carefully unclip the metal tab to separate the connector cable from the motherboard.

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    • Once the connector cable is detached from the motherboard, you have successfully removed the motherboard from the phone.

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    • Turn the motherboard over and carefully remove the keypad from the motherboard.

    • The keyboard may be sitting loosely in the case (not attached to the motherboard). Carefully remove keyboard from case.

Conclusion

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

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