LG G7 ThinQ Speaker System Replacement
Ensure the phone is completely powered down before proceeding to prevent damage or electric shock.
- Inspect the external speakers for debris buildup using an ESD-safe brush or small dust blower. Remove any accumulated dust as necessary.
- The speaker system produces all external sound; a faulty speaker causes distorted or no audio.
Step 1 | SIM Card
Insert the SIM card eject tool into the hole in the SIM card slot.
- The SIM card tray should now be ejected.
- Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.
- Take out the SIM card.
Step 2 | Back Cover
Place the phone so the back cover is facing upwards.
- Insert one opening pick on each side of the phone using equal pressure.
Careful, extra adhesive near the cameras may require additional attention to remove.
- If necessary, use the Jimmy to assist with initial removal.
- Choose a pick that offers good leverage and use it to pry the back cover away from the phone.
Step 3 | Speaker System
Check your device for a midframe. If present, refer to the teardown video for removal.
- Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove screws along the perimeter and central area of the phone.
Step 4 | Remove the speaker system
- Use either your fingers or tweezers to carefully remove the speaker system.