LG Grace Screen Replacement
A broken screen can make the phone feel useless, unable to read inputs or display anything. Diagnosing this issue is often straightforward; consult this guide for help.
- Power off your device before proceeding.
Removing the battery is required for this repair and can be a problem if it's swollen and stuck. Take care not to rupture or explosively dislodge it; seek professional assistance if necessary.
- Disconnect power to prevent accidental start-up during repairs.
Be cautious when handling broken glass from the screen, as it may cause cuts. Always turn off devices before working on them and consider seeking a trained professional for battery disposal.
The replacement process is relatively simple but may require some time; no special skills are necessary, only patience.
Step 1 | Phone Assembly
Prying at the phone's edges can cause damage.
- Locate the phone's rear edge indentation.
- Gently pry open with your fingernail or a pry tool.
Step 2
Remove the battery from the phone's back, using either the provided indent or a gentle tap with your palm.
- Pry the battery out of its compartment using caution, taking care not to damage the surrounding area.
- Alternatively, flip the phone over and strike it gently against your palm to dislodge the battery.
Step 3
Remove the 11 M1.3 x 3 mm screws from the back panel using a #00 Phillips screwdriver.
Step 4
Insert Jimmy into gap between phone screen and body.
- Gently pry until it pops loose.
- Remove Jimmy.
- Pry body away from screen using hands.
Step 5 | Rear Camera
Locate the camera connector, identified by a red box in the guide photo.
- Gently lift the camera module while pulling away from the connection.
- It should detach with minimal effort.
Step 6 | Motherboard
Remove the front speaker from the motherboard.
- The front speaker is located near the board's edge, as highlighted in the guide photo.
- Gently pull the ribbon wire away from its connector to release it easily.
Step 7
Remove the ribbon cable from the charging port, following the same technique used for previous cables.
- The board is now free of all connections.
Step 8
Gently pull the motherboard away from the screen assembly.
- Lift the motherboard using one hand, grasping it by the port. Use the other hand to hold the phone down.
Step 9 | Screen
Careful: use a tool to avoid damaging the connector.
- Insert a long, thin object into the audio jack and gently pry upwards to release it.
- Use the Jimmy to carefully pry under the screen assembly's connector.
Step 10
Risky operation: Prise can damage side rocker buttons.
- Place the jimmy along the inside of the side rocker buttons.
- Pry up and away gently, checking for bending. If damaged, stop and try a different angle.
Step 11
Remove the front speaker. Place a jimmy under the small connector to the screen assembly.
- Pry away the connector using the jimmy.
- Once disconnected, remove the front speaker.
Step 12
Remove the CMOS battery.
When prying up the CMOS battery, use a jimmy or similar tool with care.
- Pry the battery up from its connection at an appropriate angle.
- Once removed, verify all components are off the screen assembly.
The new screen assembly has identical mounting points for the removed components.