LG G8 ThinQ Screen Replacement

Unplug and power off your phone.

• Insert the SIM card eject tool into the pinhole in the lower right side of the phone.
• Remove the SIM card and tray.

• Position the phone with the screen facing down.
• Insert opening cards between the back panel and frame to loosen clips and adhesive.

Use equal pressure when prying away the back panel from the phone, as excessive force can cause damage.

• Once space is created, use an opening tool to fully separate the back panel from the phone.

Remove all 14 screws from the midframe with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

• Insert an opening tool into the midframe's perimeter and work your way around to pry it loose.
• Once free, carefully lift the midframe off the phone.

Use an opening tool to gently pry out the speaker system.

Disconnect the ribbon cable from each camera using a opening tool.

Remove both cameras using an opening tool.

Disconnect the ribbon cable connecting the 3.5mm audio jack to the motherboard using an opening tool.

Be careful not to damage the ribbon cable.

• Remove the screw holding the 3.5mm audio jack in place with a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
• Take out the audio jack from the phone.

Flip the phone so that the screen is facing up.

• Apply heat using a heating pad, hairdryer, or heat gun to loosen the adhesive beneath the battery.
• Avoid overheating the phone, as it can damage the screen and battery.

It may take multiple attempts to soften the adhesive completely.

Use an opening tool to gently lift the ribbon cable, which will disconnect the battery.

Risk of damage to internal components if battery is not removed carefully.

• Use an opening card or tool to pry around the edges of the battery.
• If stuck, reapply heat or apply isopropyl alcohol under the battery for several minutes.

Pry the battery out of the phone.

• Disconnect the two coaxial cables from the motherboard using an opening tool.

Disconnect the screen ribbon cable from the motherboard using a opening tool.

• Pry up the motherboard from the with an opening tool.
• Remove the motherboard from the phone.

Use an opening tool to remove the vibration motor from the phone casing.

• If necessary, apply heat to the vibration motor's opposite side using a suitable heat source to loosen any remaining adhesive.

Remove the charging daughter board using a plastic spudger.

• Reattach all previously removed components to the new phone casing
• Replace the original screen onto the phone.