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LG G8 ThinQ Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the LG G8 ThinQ
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction cup
- Opening picks
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement LG G8 ThinQ bottom loudspeaker
- Pre-cut back glass adhesive tape
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential glass splinters when opening the rear panel.
- Disconnect or power off the phone completely before working near internal electronics.
- Keep heat tools away from skin and do not overheat the lithium-ion battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole beside the SIM tray and push to pop out the card holder.
- 3
Heat Back Glass
2 minApply a heat gun set to low temperature around the rear glass perimeter for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup onto the lower third of the back glass and pull upward gently to create a small gap.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
1 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the seam opened by the suction cup at the bottom edge.
- 6
Slice Rear Adhesive
3 minSlide the pick carefully around all four sides of the rear cover to cut through the perimeter tape.
- 7
Hinge Back Cover Open
1 minSlowly lift the right edge of the back glass like opening a book, taking care not to strain the flex cable.
- 8
Disconnect Fingerprint Sensor
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the fingerprint reader flex connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 9
Remove Rear Glass
1 minLift the rear glass completely away from the body and place it on a soft surface.
- 10
Unscrew Wireless Charging Coil
2 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the wireless charging pad and upper shield.
- 11
Remove Wireless Charging Coil
1 minPry up the edge of the wireless charging assembly and lift it off the chassis.
- 12
Unscrew Loudspeaker Housing
2 minRemove the Phillips #00 screws securing the bottom loudspeaker assembly to the frame.
- 13
Pry Out Speaker Module
1 minInsert a plastic pry tool under the lip of the loudspeaker module and lift it out of the phone.
- 14
Insert New Speaker
1 minAlign the replacement loudspeaker module over the lower chassis cutout and press it firmly into position.
- 15
Secure Speaker Screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the Phillips #00 screws that hold the loudspeaker module in place.
- 16
Reattach Charging Coil
2 minPlace the wireless charging assembly back onto the motherboard and fasten its retaining screws.
- 17
Connect Fingerprint Sensor
1 minAlign the fingerprint ribbon cable connector over its motherboard socket and press down until it snaps in.
- 18
Reseal Back Cover
3 minApply pre-cut replacement adhesive around the frame perimeter and press the rear glass firmly to seal.
After your LG G8 ThinQ speaker repair
Power the G8 ThinQ 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 G8 ThinQ job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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