LG G3 Motherboard Cover Assembly Replacement

Power off your phone.

• Insert a thumbnail or a prying tool like a spudger into the notch at the bottom left of the back cover.
• Pry the back cover up to separate its plastic clips.

Remove the back cover by lifting it.

If stuck, use fingernail or prying tool on midframe to release remaining clips.

• Press back cover firmly into place and listen for a snap from the plastic clips.
• The back cover should now be securely attached with a seamless connection.

Locate the notch on the battery housing and insert a fingernail or a prying tool. Gently pry the battery outward from its recess.

Remove the battery from its recess.

Remove four Phillips #00 screws, each 4 mm in length.

Insert a thumbnail or a prying tool like a spudger into the notch at the bottom left of the back cover.

Pry up the plastic panel, including the loudspeaker, until you have a good grip.

Remove the plastic panel and loudspeaker by gently pulling them away from the phone assembly.

Remove the eight Phillips #00 screws with 4 mm length.

Insert an opening pick between the bottom right corner of the motherboard cover and the motherboard.

• Pry up the motherboard cover to open the plastic clips which hold it in place.
• The clips can be a bit resistive. If you're having trouble, slightly rotate the opening pick sideways to make the process easier.
• Work your way along the right edge.

Lift the motherboard cover from its right edge.

• The plastic clips will either open naturally or release easily by hand.
• Once detached, carefully remove the motherboard assembly.