LG G2 Speaker Replacement
- LG G2 Speaker Replacement Guide:
Step 1 | Motherboard
Be careful when separating the back cover from the phone, as it may cause cosmetic and internal damage.
- Start by prying the back cover at the bottom corner of the phone using a plastic opening tool or the thin side of a spudger.
Step 2
Remove the back cover to access internal components.
- Use a Phillips 00 screwdriver to remove all visible screws.
- Categorize screws by color:
- (6 silver screws, circled in red)
- (5 gold screws, circled in yellow)
- (1 black screw, circled in blue)
Step 3
Use a spudger to gently pry off the top plastic cover.
Step 4
Remove the bottom plastic cover.
Step 5
Ensure the motherboard is fully exposed.
- Use the pointy side of the spudger to loosen all connectors from the motherboard.
- Verify disconnection by referencing the provided picture.
Step 6
Disconnect the smaller board from the motherboard using a spudger, taking care not to damage any connections.
- The smaller board is held in place with small amounts of adhesive material.
- Use the spudger to carefully pry the smaller board away from the motherboard.
Step 7
Careful not to damage the left flex cable when removing it, as it is connected to the side.
- Peel the left flex cable away from the side, taking care not to break it.
- If necessary, gently bend the cable to facilitate removal.
Step 8
Locate the control board, attached to which are the two flex cables.
- Ensure the flex cables are disconnected from their respective connectors.
- Remove the control board for access to the bottom of the device.
Step 9
Remove the LCD connector with red wires.
- Disconnect the Digitizer connector with yellow wires.
- Remove and disconnect the antenna connections with green wires.
Step 10
Use a Spudger to carefully pry up the motherboard, which is held in place by adhesive.
- The motherboard can be removed for improved access.
- Be aware that some components may be hidden from view once the motherboard is removed.
Step 11 | Speaker
Locate the speaker as shown in the figure.
- Speaker removal: disconnect and remove the speaker from its mounting points.