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LG Vu CU920 Microphone Replacement

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LG Vu CU920 Microphone Replacement

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This guide will show you how to disassemble the LG Vu CU920 to replace a broken microphone. You will need to keep track of small screws, remove small components from the motherboard, and solder/unsolder a component

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      • Remove the back cover by firmly pressing against the indent on the back panel. Slide the cover downward and off the phone.

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      • Remove the battery by placing your fingernail or an opening tool at the bottom edge of the battery and lift it out.

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      • Remove the two 3.5 mm screws above the battery port with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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      • Pull out the antenna to reveal a third screw.

      • Remove the 3.5 mm screw with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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      • Using a plastic opening tool, gently pop up the plastic tab.

      • Use the plastic opening tool to pry up the edges of the plastic casing. You will then be able to slide it around the edge to dislodge it.

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      • Remove the plastic case to reveal the motherboard.

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      • Use a spudger to disconnect the cables from the motherboard.

      • The following steps will detail how to detach the cables from the connectors.

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      • Gently lift the ZIF connector (black tab) holding the ribbon cable in place. When it is in the upright position, remove the cable from the back side.

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      • Remove the jack attached to the red and blue wires by carefully pulling it upward from the motherboard.

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      • Remove the round jack connected to the black cabel by carefully prying it up from beneath with a spudger or plastic opening tool.

      • This jack snaps on, so there will be more resistance than there was with the previous jack.

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      • Remove the remaining three ribbon cables by gently lifting them by the ends, opposite of the cables, with a plastic opening tool or spudger until they pop out.

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      • Remove the motherboard by gently prying it up with a spudger from the charging port.

      • Be careful not to yank the camera's ribbon cable as you lift the board. Make sure that it is in line with its hole in the motherboard.

      • Once the board has been lifted, remove it by pulling it away from the connected edge.

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      • Unsolder the microphone located at the top right corner of the motherboard near the silver jack.

      • Solder in a replacement microphone.

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

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The microphone is located on a flex cable with the lower and side keys. The component shown is the external antenna connector, hence the location next to the internal antenna connector. Source: I work in cell phone repairs, soldering, and electrical circuitry.

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