LG Optimus F3 digitizer screen glass replacement
This guide is for advanced users only and involves partial disassembly of the device.
- Targeted replacement of the digitizer glass on an LG Optimus F3 LS720 phone.
- This repair also covers almost complete teardown procedures.
Step 1 | Digitzer Glass
- Take out the back cover.
- Remove any inserted SD card.
- Extract the SIM card.
- Disconnect and take out the battery.
Step 2
Remove 10 Philips head screws using a Philips head screwdriver.
Step 3
Use a pry tool to gently pry the back plate off.
- Pry around the edges, releasing each tab as you go.
- Work your way around the entire phone until the back plate is removed.
Step 4
Disconnect the camera cable with a pry tool.
Be careful not to damage the cable connector.
- Remove the camera from its mounting points.
Step 5
- Disconnect four ribbon cables using a pry tool.
- Remove two antenna wires using the same pry tool.
Step 6
Remove the logic board using a pry tool.
Step 7
Use the preset pry tool to carefully remove the headphone jack.
Step 8
Use a pry tool to gently pry the front frame away from the main body of the phone.
Step 9
Remove any rubber block from the digitizer cable slot.
- Pull the digitizer cable through the slot carefully.
- If the slot is too narrow, ensure you have removed the headphone jack.
Step 10
Apply gentle heat from a heat gun or blow dryer to loosen the adhesive.
- Use a pry tool to carefully lift out the glass.
Step 11
Remove any remaining adhesive from the frame.
- If the old adhesive is still intact, consider reusing it.
- If not reusing the old adhesive, apply a new one.
Step 12
Install the replacement glass.
Verify the speaker cover is securely fastened.
- Reattach the battery connector.
- Replace the back panel in its original position.