LG Optimus G Pro Motherboard Replacement

Ensure the device is not charging before starting work.

• Locate the bottom left corner of the phone, where there is a small indent.
• Pry the back casing loose using a plastic opening tool or your fingernail.
• Pull the back casing off to access the internal components.

Remove the outer casing properly.

• The back panel should resemble this layout after removal.
• Pull up on the red mark to remove the battery.
• The battery will come out at an angle and can be easily removed.

• Safely proceed with caution once the battery is removed.

Remove the battery first.

• Count and locate the 14 Phillips head screws on the back of the inner case.
• Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove each screw, storing them in a safe place where they won't get lost.

Remove all screws.

• Insert an opening tool into a corner, sliding it along the edge.
• The tool loosens the edges; pull to pry apart the inside cover from the shell.

The inner cover has been successfully removed.

• You now have clear access to the internal components of your phone.

Risk of damage to internal components if improper disconnection method used.

• Use a plastic opening tool to pry between the cable and phone.
• Apply even pressure until the cable disconnects from the logic board.

Remove the Ribbon Cable.

• The Rear-Facing Camera can now be removed by hand.

Disconnect the ribbon cable from the phone using a plastic opening tool.

Apply even pressure when separating the connector.

Prying at the wrong area can cause damage.

• Pry at the metal platform that the sister board sits on, not the orange printed circuit board.
• Use your prying tool to pry at the right red marked corner and pull at the metal platform under the circuit board.
• Raise the board slightly then pull along the underside until the left red mark.
• If still stuck, try prying at the orange mark but always pull at the metal platform.

Use a plastic opening tool or your fingers to lift and remove the sisterboard.

Disconnect the ribbon cables and antenna from the logic board using a plastic opening tool.

Use a spudger to pry the logic board loose, starting at the top right corner.

• Gently slide the spudger along the logic board towards the center orange mark.
• Apply gentle pressure parallel to the logic board until it comes free.