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LG V10 Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the LG V10
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #00)
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement LG V10 Logic Board
- Thermal conductive pads
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge damage to delicate silicon.
- Power off the phone completely and remove the battery before working on internal components.
- Handle the logic board strictly by its edges to avoid touching sensitive chips and contacts.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Phone
1 minPress and hold the power button on the rear panel, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the device is completely powered down before proceeding.
- 2
Remove the Back Cover
2 minInsert a plastic prying tool into the notch at the bottom edge of the back cover. Pry upward gently to release the clips and lift off the cover.
- 3
Remove the Battery
1 minUse a spudger or your fingernail to lift the battery out from the lower recess. Set the battery aside in a safe place.
- 4
Eject SIM and MicroSD Cards
1 minSlide out the SIM card and microSD card from their respective slots above the battery compartment using a spudger.
- 5
Unscrew Midframe Fasteners
4 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all 18 screws holding the midframe assembly to the phone chassis.
- 6
Detach Upper Plastic Accent Cap
2 minInsert a plastic pry tool under the top accent cap near the headphone jack. Gently pry upward to unclip and remove it.
- 7
Detach Lower Plastic Accent Cap
2 minPry beneath the bottom accent cap near the charging port. Unclip the cap and pull it free from the chassis.
- 8
Pry Off Middle Assembly Frame
3 minInsert a spudger along the inner seam of the plastic midframe. Pry around the perimeter until the frame unclips from the body.
- 9
Disconnect Front Dual-Camera Assembly
2 minUse the flat edge of a spudger to pry straight up on the front dual-camera flex connector. Lift the camera module off the board.
- 10
Disconnect Rear Main Camera
2 minPry up the press-fit connector for the rear camera module using a spudger. Remove the rear camera from its housing socket.
- 11
Disconnect Display Cable Connector
2 minLocate the main display flex connector near the upper center of the board. Pop the connector straight up off its socket.
- 12
Disconnect Headphone Jack Flex Cable
2 minUse a spudger to disconnect the headphone jack flex cable connector located at the lower portion of the board.
- 13
Unclip Logic Board from Frame
3 minInsert a plastic opening tool under the top edge of the logic board. Carefully lift the board to disengage the frame clips.
- 14
Lift Out Logic Board
2 minGrasp the logic board by its outer edges and lift it out of the phone chassis. Ensure no flex cables snag during removal.
- 15
Transfer Components to Replacement Board
3 minUse tweezers to transfer any remaining thermal pads or soft spacers to the replacement logic board.
- 16
Install Replacement Logic Board
3 minAngle the bottom of the replacement logic board into the frame, then press the top down until it clicks into place.
- 17
Reconnect Flex Cables
3 minPress down firmly on the display, headphone jack, rear camera, and front camera press connectors to lock them onto the board.
- 18
Reassemble Frame and Enclosure
5 minSnap the midframe and plastic end caps into place, reinstall all 18 Phillips screws, then insert the SIM card, battery, and back cover.
After your LG V10 logic board repair
Power the V10 back on and test the logic board 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 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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