LG G6 Vibration Motor Replacement

Risk of damaging the fingerprint sensor cable when prying on the left side of the sensor.

• Locate the clearance between the panel and the fingerprint sensor cable.
• Pry to the left side of the fingerprint sensor, avoiding the sensitive area shown in the third photo.
• Insert an opening tool no deeper than 3 mm into the phone to prevent damage or tearing of the cable.

Heating the backside of the device may cause damage if not done properly.

• Apply heat to the lower edge of the G6 using a hairdryer, heat gun, or an iOpener for about a minute.
• The adhesive will begin to soften, making it easier to remove the rear panel.

Attach a suction cup to the rear panel, positioning it near the heated edge.

Prop up the heated phone edge on a 0.5-inch (13 mm) thick object like an eraser for easier access.

• Alternatively, perform this step at the desk/table edge if no propping object is available.

A significant amount of force may be required; apply more heat as needed to soften adhesive and try again.

• Lift the rear panel's bottom edge with a suction cup, creating a slight gap between panel and frame.
• Insert the flat end of an opening tool into the gap once created.

Avoid applying excessive force or using metal tools to pry, which can cause the rear glass panel to break.

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the phone's rear glass and the frame.

• Use a strong spudger or similar tool to cut along the bottom edge of the phone, prying up the rear glass panel from its adhesive.

• Once the adhesive is partially cut, carefully insert an opening pick into the gap to prevent re-bonding. Remove the spudger.

Reapply heat to each edge as needed before slicing.

• Use multiple opening picks for this process.
• Leave one pick in place on each side after finishing to prevent re-adhesion.

Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the phone to slice through the rear panel adhesive.

Insert the opening pick at the bottom edge of the phone and slide it upwards along the right edge, prying loose the adhesive.

Locate the fingerprint reader cable near the camera.

Be careful when cutting through adhesive at the top edge.

• Slide an opening pick across the top edge to separate the final adhesive holding the rear glass panel.

• Pry up the rear glass panel using an opening pick.
• Remove the panel.

Residual adhesive may compromise phone's water resistance.

• Use tweezers to remove remaining adhesive from rear panel and chassis.
• Clean adhesion areas with 90% isopropyl alcohol and lint-free cloth, swiping in one direction only.

Test phone's functionality before reapplying adhesive.

• Peel away replacement adhesive liner, align it with back of phone, and press into place.
• Remove any remaining liners and reinstall rear glass panel.
• Apply strong pressure to phone for several minutes to help adhesive bond, such as under heavy books.

Reinstalling without new adhesive may compromise water resistance.

• Remove large chunks of old adhesive preventing rear panel from sitting flush.
• Heat the panel and apply pressure to secure it in place.

Remove Phillips screws holding down the lower antenna shield.

• There is a "Warranty Void If Removed" sticker on the unit, which should be removed for any repair purposes.

• Use a spudger to insert its point into the gap between the lower antenna shield and the phone's metal frame.
• Pry up the antenna shield gently and then remove it from the phone.

Remove the seven Phillips screws securing the upper antenna shield.

• Insert the flat end of a spudger into the small gap between the upper antenna shield and phone chassis.
• Pry up to release the clips holding the shield in place.
• Remove the upper antenna shield and wireless charging coil.

Use a spudger to carefully pry up the press connector at the end of the battery's ribbon cable.

• The press connector should now be disengaged and the battery disconnected.

Do not proceed without removing the SIM/MicroSD tray.

• Insert a SIM removal tool or SIM removal bit into the hole opposite the volume buttons.
• Press to release the SIM/MicroSD card tray.
• Remove the SIM/MicroSD tray.

Locate the press connectors on the bottom end of the motherboard, above the USB-C port. Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully lift them up.

Remove the motherboard sticker. The sticker connects the motherboard to the vibration motor.

Grasp the motherboard near the top edge, which contains the camera module, and carefully lift it upwards to remove from the device.

Disconnect and remove the vibration motor from the frame.