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LG G3 Motherboard Cover Assembly Replacement

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    • Power off your phone before beginning disassembly.

    • Insert a thumbnail, or a prying tool like a spudger, into the notch at the bottom left of the back cover.

    • Pry the back cover up to separate its plastic clips.

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    • Lift the back cover to release the rest of the plastic clips and remove it.

    • In case you can't lift the back cover completely, slide your fingernail or your prying tool around the midframe to release the remaining clips.

    • To reinstall the back cover, press it firmly into place until you hear a snap from the plastic clips to form a seamless connection with the rear side of the phone.

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    • Use a fingernail or a prying tool at the marked notch to lever the battery out of its recess.

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    • Lift the battery out of its recess and remove it.

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    • Remove the four Phillips #00 screws (4 mm length).

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    • Insert a thumbnail, or a prying tool like a spudger, into the notch at the bottom left of the back cover you used earlier to remove the back cover.

    • Pry up the plastic panel, including the loudspeaker, until you can get a good grip.

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    • Carefully remove the plastic panel including the loudspeaker by gently pulling it away from the phone assembly.

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    • Remove the eight Phillips #00 screws (4 mm length).

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    • Insert an opening pick between the bottom right corner of the motherboard cover and the motherboard.

    • Pry up the motherboard cover to open the plastic clips which hold the cover in its place.

    • The clips can be a bit resistive. If you're having trouble prying up the motherboard cover, slightly rotate the opening pick sideways to make the process easier.

    • Work your way along the right edge.

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    • Carefully lift the right edge of the motherboard cover.

    • The remaining plastic clips should open during this process or can be unhinged easily by hand.

    • Remove the motherboard assembly.

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If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing.

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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers Community for help.

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