LG Tribute Motherboard Replacement

ID: 56148

Description: The motherboard is a circuit board that...

Steps:

  1. Use the plastic opening tool to pry off the back cover.
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  3. Lift the battery out of place.
  4. When replacing the battery, the (+) and (-) symbols must match up with the phone's charging nodes.
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  6. Remove eight 4mm screws using a Phillips head 000 screwdriver (PH000).
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  8. Use a plastic opening tool to loosen the tabs around the edge of the phone.
  9. Inserting a thin piece of plastic will help prevent opened tabs from locking back into place.
  10. This step can be frustrating, but requires patience. Avoid the temptation to pry the panel loose. Using excessive force may break the delicate tabs.
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  12. Use a plastic opening tool to disconnect the touchscreen from the motherboard.
  13. The motherboard will be completely free from the front panel after this step.
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  15. Remove SIM card by sliding it out of its housing.
  16. Remove the front-facing camera using a plastic opening tool.
  17. Remove rear-facing camera using a plastic opening tool.
  18. Connect these three components to the new motherboard.
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