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Use this guide to replace the motherboard of the LG Chocolate 3. Be prepared to handle small screws and delicate electronic connections. Be sure to pay attention to what shouldn't be disconnected. Some parts may be viable to fall out during this process; it is important to reassemble them during the motherboard replacement process.
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Place the phone face down.
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Press your finger down on the indentation and slide the back plate off.
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Using your index finger lift and remove the battery from the phone.
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Use the pointed end of the spudger to pull out the plastic inserts that are located on the left and right-hand corners.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the six 3mm long screws found along the edges of the phone.
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Pull the rear case up using the spudger.
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Use tweezers to pull the clear end of the red and blue speaker cables away from motherboard.
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Carefully remove the rear case from the phone.
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Use tweezers to remove the music button found on the side of the phone.
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Use tweezers to remove the volume control buttons on the opposite side of the phone.
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Use the flat end of the spudger to lift the orange display data cable.
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Carefully insert the plastic opening tool between the motherboard and the back of the phone.
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Use your thumb and index finger to carefully lift and separate the motherboard from the back of the phone.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.