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LG V10 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the LG V10
Before you begin
Tools
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Precision screwdriver set
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement LG V10 battery
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Cotton swab
Safety
- Power off the phone completely before starting the replacement process.
- Do not bend, puncture, or apply sharp pressure to the lithium-ion battery.
- Use proper ESD protection to prevent damage to internal motherboard circuits.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button on the back panel until the power menu appears. Tap Power Off and wait for the screen to go completely dark.
- 2
Attach Anti-Static Strap
1 minWear an anti-static wrist strap and attach the clip to a grounded metal object. This protects sensitive internal components from electrostatic discharge.
- 3
Locate Back Cover Notch
1 minFind the small opening notch on the bottom right corner of the rear cover. This notch provides leverage for separating the back cover from the frame.
- 4
Insert Plastic Opening Tool
1 minInsert the edge of a plastic opening tool into the notch on the bottom corner. Gently twist the tool to create a small gap.
- 5
Unclip Lower Clips
1 minSlide the plastic opening tool along the bottom edge of the phone to unlatch the bottom plastic clips.
- 6
Unclip Left Side Clips
1 minContinue sliding the opening tool up along the left side of the back cover. Apply gentle outward pressure to pop the side clips loose.
- 7
Unclip Right Side Clips
1 minMove the opening tool up along the right side of the device to release the remaining side retaining tabs.
- 8
Remove Back Cover
1 minLift the rear cover away from the chassis once all clips are freed. Set the cover aside in a safe location.
- 9
Locate Battery Recess
1 minFind the small fingernail recess located at the bottom edge of the battery compartment.
- 10
Lift Old Battery Edge
1 minInsert a plastic opening tool or fingernail into the recess. Pry the bottom edge of the battery upward out of its bay.
- 11
Remove Old Battery
1 minGrasp the lifted edge of the battery and pull it out of the compartment completely. Recycle the old lithium-ion battery properly.
- 12
Inspect Gold Contact Pins
1 minExamine the three gold battery contact pins in the top right corner of the battery bay. Ensure they are free of dust, corrosion, or bend damage.
- 13
Clean Contact Terminals
2 minDampen a cotton swab with high-percentage isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the gold contact pins. Allow the alcohol to dry completely.
- 14
Align New Battery Contacts
1 minPosition the replacement LG V10 battery so its gold contact pads match up with the spring pins in the top of the battery bay.
- 15
Seat New Battery
1 minLower the top end of the battery in first, then press the bottom end down flat until it sits flush inside the bay.
- 16
Position Back Cover
1 minAlign the rear cover over the back of the phone, starting with the top edge near the camera assembly.
- 17
Snap Back Cover Closed
1 minPress firmly along all edges of the back cover until you hear every plastic clip snap securely into place.
- 18
Test Device Power
2 minPress and hold the power button to turn on the LG V10. Connect a micro-USB charger to verify the phone charges correctly.
After your LG V10 battery replacement
Power the V10 back on and test the battery replacement 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 V10 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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