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LG G5 Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the LG G5
Before you begin
Tools
- SIM eject tool
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000)
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement LG G5 loudspeaker assembly
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Power down the device completely before performing any disassembly.
- Do not twist or puncture the lithium-ion battery while detaching it from the base module.
- Wear eye protection when prying small plastic clips to prevent injury from flyaway debris.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or paperclip into the hole on the right side of the device. Push firmly to eject the SIM and microSD card tray.
- 2
Release the Bottom Module
1 minPress the module release button located on the lower-left edge of the phone frame. The bottom module chin will spring outward slightly.
- 3
Remove the Battery Assembly
1 minGrasp the bottom chin and pull it straight out from the device body to remove the modular battery assembly.
- 4
Detach the Battery
2 minHold the bottom chin module firmly and angle the battery sideways to unclip it from the module base.
- 5
Remove Module Screws
2 minUse a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two small screws located on the bottom module chassis.
- 6
Pry Open the Module Casing
3 minInsert a thin plastic prying tool into the seam between the outer plastic cover and the internal module assembly.
- 7
Separate the Shell Clips
2 minGently work the prying tool around the perimeter to release the plastic clips securing the outer module cover.
- 8
Unseat the Loudspeaker Unit
2 minUse a spudger to lever the loudspeaker module out of its designated recess in the sub-board frame.
- 9
Clean Contact Terminals
2 minWipe the gold spring contact pads on the circuit board using a lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 10
Install the Replacement Speaker
2 minAlign the new loudspeaker module with the cavity and press it firmly into position until seated flat.
- 11
Snap Casing Together
2 minAlign the outer plastic cover over the internal module chassis and press around the edges to engage all retaining clips.
- 12
Fasten Module Screws
2 minReinsert and tighten the two Phillips #000 screws to hold the module casing firmly closed.
- 13
Reconnect the Battery
1 minAlign the base of the battery with the clip socket on the bottom module and press down until it snaps securely.
- 14
Reinsert the Lower Module
1 minAlign the battery assembly with the bottom phone cavity and slide it completely in until the side latch clicks.
- 15
Reinstall the SIM Tray
1 minPlace the SIM and microSD cards back onto the tray, then slide the tray into the phone until flush with the frame.
After your LG G5 speaker repair
Power the G5 back on and test the speaker repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this LG G5 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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