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LG V50 ThinQ 5G Speaker Repair
Speaker Repair guide for the LG V50 ThinQ 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Magnifying glass or headlamp
- Suction cup
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Opening picks
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement LG V50 loudspeaker
- Pre-cut rear cover adhesive tape
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear eye protection to guard against unexpected glass splintering during back cover removal.
- Ensure the phone is powered off before handling internal components to avoid short circuits.
- Do not overheat the rear glass to prevent thermal damage to the internal battery.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap throughout the procedure to prevent electrostatic discharge.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button on your LG V50 ThinQ 5G, then select Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM ejector tool into the hole on the right side of the phone and pull the tray out completely.
- 3
Heat the rear glass panel
3 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun around the perimeter of the back cover for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach suction cup
2 minPlace a suction cup onto the lower section of the back glass and pull upward to create a small gap.
- 5
Insert opening pick
2 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the gap created between the rear glass and the frame.
- 6
Slice perimeter adhesive
4 minSlide the pick carefully around all four edges of the back glass to slice through the adhesive seal.
- 7
Remove the rear glass
2 minGently lift the back glass cover off the frame and set it aside safely.
- 8
Unscrew wireless charging coil
3 minRemove the ten Phillips #00 screws securing the wireless charging assembly and upper midframe.
- 9
Remove wireless charging assembly
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry up the edges of the wireless charging assembly and remove it.
- 10
Unscrew loudspeaker module
2 minRemove the five Phillips #00 screws securing the bottom speaker housing to the phone frame.
- 11
Pry up speaker module
2 minInsert a plastic opening tool beneath the speaker assembly edge and carefully lever it upward.
- 12
Remove old speaker
1 minLift the damaged loudspeaker module out from the lower frame cavity.
- 13
Install new speaker
2 minPlace the replacement loudspeaker module directly into the lower housing cavity.
- 14
Secure speaker screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the five Phillips #00 screws to anchor the speaker housing.
- 15
Reattach wireless charging coil
2 minAlign the wireless charging assembly over the upper midframe and press it gently into position.
- 16
Secure midframe screws
3 minFasten the ten Phillips #00 screws to secure the wireless charging coil and upper midframe.
- 17
Apply new adhesive
3 minClean remaining glue with isopropyl alcohol and apply a pre-cut adhesive gasket along the frame perimeter.
- 18
Reattach rear glass
2 minAlign the rear glass panel over the frame and press firmly around all edges to form a tight seal.
- 19
Reinsert SIM tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot until it clicks flush against the frame.
After your LG V50 ThinQ 5G speaker repair
Power the V50 ThinQ 5G 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 V50 ThinQ 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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