LG Phoenix 2 Motherboard Replacement

Replace the motherboard if your device is failing or severely damaged, particularly with charge issues or performance problems.

The motherboard is the central hub for all components in a device.
This guide focuses on replacing the motherboard in an LG Phoenix 2 (model: LG-K371).

Step 1 | Battery

Locate the notch at the bottom edge of the phone.

Use a fingernail to pry the back cover open by running it along the edge.
Pull on the back cover with one hand while keeping the rest of the phone steady.

Step 2

Pull the battery out by inserting a fingernail into the notch at its bottom edge.

Step 3 | Motherboard

Remove all 9 3.0mm screws from the phone's back using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Step 4

Use a plastic opening tool to carefully pry between the screen and the outer chrome edge.

The goal is to separate the bottom shield from the rest of the phone.

Step 5

Disconnect the ribbon connectors using a plastic opening tool:

The front camera connector.
The rear camera connector.
The screen connector.

Step 6

Use a plastic opening tool to pry the motherboard away from its mounting clips on the back frame.

Pull the motherboard out of its recess and remove it from the device.