LG Grace Rear Speaker Replacement
Never attempt to pry open a swollen battery — risk of explosion.
Power off device before starting any repairs.
- Identify issue: Distorted, intermittent, or no sound through rear speaker.
- This guide is for LG Grace (LGL59BL) model only. Rear speaker is responsible for non-headphone/external audio and ear piece calls.
If battery is swollen, do not attempt to pry it open.
Step 1 | Phone Assembly
Locate the raised edge on the back of the phone.
- Pry open the edge using a finger or, if needed, a pry tool.
Step 2
- Remove the battery from the back of the device by either prying it gently with your fingers into the provided indent or flipping the phone upside down and striking it lightly on a flat surface.
Step 3
Remove the M1.3 x 3mm screws using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.
- There are 11 screws in total.
- All screws are now visible on the back panel.
Step 4
- Insert the Jimmy into the gap between the phone's screen and body.
- Pry gently until the device comes apart, then remove the Jimmy.
- Continue to slowly pry the body away from the screen using your hands.
Step 5 | Rear Speaker
Locate the speaker on the removed plate.
The speaker is not connected to the motherboard.
- Place a Jimmy tool against the edge of the speaker and gently pry it out.
- No solder connections hold the speaker in place.
When installing a new speaker, ensure proper orientation: if correct, it will click into place; otherwise, it may fall out of its seating.