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LG Incite Motherboard Replacement

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If your phone's motherboard is faulty, this guide will show you how to safely replace it.

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  1. LG Incite Motherboard Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Hold the phone camera-side up and locate the rear cover.

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    • Place a thumb below the camera, apply a little pressure, and slide the cover toward the bottom of the phone.

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    • Place the plastic opening tool in the small slot below and to the left of the battery.

    • Pry the battery upward to remove it.

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  4. LG Incite Motherboard Replacement, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the #00 Philips screw driver, unscrew the four 4.5mm screws located around the battery compartment.

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    • Wedge the plastic opening tool between the screen and the body of the device, using care to avoid damaging internal components.

    • Gently move the tool around the perimeter of the screen to separate it from the body.

    • You should not completely separate the screen from the device in this step.

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    • Flip the device over so the battery compartment faces up.

    • Press the scroll wheel, located in the upper-left corner, into the device to avoid damage.

    • Gently insert the plastic opening tool into the seam between the frame and front cover to separate the back panel from the device.

    • The volume, lock, and camera buttons are loose, so be careful not to misplace them.

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    Tweezers
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    • Use the metal tweezers to gently peel the yellow tab from the left edge of the phone at the two plastic bases.

    • Do not completely remove the tab from the body, it should still be connected to the phone by the orange plastic.

    • Repeat this for the white tab on the opposite side of the phone.

    • This tab also has two plastic bases adhering it to the edge of the phone.

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    • Insert your plastic opening tool underneath the speaker/camera panel, and gently pry it upwards.

    • Do not fully remove the panel! It should still be attached to the motherboard by a red and black wire.

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    • Use the metal tweezers to gently lift the edge of the maroon tab, it should pop up easily.

    • Do not remove the tab completely, it should still be connected to the phone.

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  11. LG Incite Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Insert the plastic opening tool underneath the motherboard towards the bottom edge of the phone and gently pry it from its case.

    • Lift the motherboard and slide it towards you by hand to free it from the phone.

    • The call and end buttons may fall out when the motherboard is removed! Don't lose the buttons.

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

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