LG CF360 LCD Screen Replacement
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crwdns2942287:0crwdne2942287:0This guide will help you replace the LCD screen on your LG CF360 phone. It is a lengthy process, but don't let the number of steps intimidate you! Follow along and you will have a brand-new LCD screen installed in about an hour.
Please note that you will need a soldering iron to complete the replacement. If you need help on soldering, take a look at iFixit's Soldering Guide before you start.
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On the back of the phone, place your thumb on the three raised bumps and slide the back cover upward.
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Remove the two screw covers at the top of phone with tweezers.
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Remove the six Phillips #000 (3mm) screws.
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Use the plastic opening tool to pry the back cover off. Insert the tool between the back cover and red mid section and go around the entire phone.
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Use the tweezers to remove the red and black wires connecting the speaker to the green motherboard by pinching the sides of the plastic base near the motherboard.
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Set the back cover with the speaker aside.
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Use the plastic opening tool to gently lift the snapped-in motherboard from the front panel.
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Gently remove the blue transparent tape from the connector.
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With the plastic opening tool, gently pry the LCD connector from the motherboard.
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Set the motherboard aside.
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Take the front case and unscrew the four Phillips #000 (1mm) screws around the ribbon.
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Gently pull the orange ribbon from the number pad casing.
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Set the number pad case to the side once it is detached from the ribbon.
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Remove the two red sticker screw coverings at the top corners with tweezers.
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Unscrew the four Phillips #000 (3mm) screws at the corners of the phone.
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Pry the red sliding backing from the front cover by inserting the plastic opening tool in between the two sections and going around the entire phone.
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Set the red sliding backing and front cover to the side.
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Use a plastic opening tool to carefully disconnect the silver L-shaped LCD screen ribbon.
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Use tweezers to carefully pry up the black retainer on the connector.
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Lift the keypad board away from the phone casing using a plastic opening tool.
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Slowly rotate the keypad board towards you to disconnect the second orange LCD screen ribbon and remove the board.
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Use a soldering iron and a solder wick to de-solder the 4 wires connected to the LCD screen.
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The LCD screen can easily be removed at this point by lifting it from the phone casing.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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