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LG Thrill 4G SIM/Micro SD Card Replacement

Ensure your phone is switched off before proceeding.

  • Remove the back cover for access.
  • Detach the battery.

Now you can locate the SIM card board.

Step 1 | Back Cover Removal

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Use a fingernail or plastic opening tool to pry open the back cover.

Note the small notch at the bottom for easy removal.

Step 2 | Battery Removal

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Locate and remove the battery, noting the small ledge at the bottom that aids in easy removal.

  • Slide the battery up to disengage it from its housing.
  • The phone will now be powered off.

Step 3 | Screw Removal

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Remove all four screws from the phone's bottom.

  • Phillips #00 screws (3)
  • 5.5mm screws (2)
  • 4mm screw

Step 4 | Speaker Removal

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Start by inserting your finger or an opening tool into the small notch at the bottom of the phone.

  • Gently pry the speaker away from its enclosure, working upwards.

Step 5 | Buttons

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  • Remove the power button from the top.
  • Remove the volume button from the side.
  • Remove the 3D camera button from the side.

Step 6

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Position the plastic opening tool under the bezel at one bottom corner of the HDMI cover.

  • This action will loosen both the HDMI cover and USB cover, allowing for easy removal.

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Remove the Phillips #00 screws located within the mid-cover bezel.

Step 8 | Ribbon Cable Disconnection

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Disconnect the ribbon cable from the black micro-SIM card board using a spudger or plastic opening tool.

Step 9 | SD/SIM Card Board Removal

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Remove the board by carefully prying it up from its mounting position.

  • Pry the small tab connected to the camera unit loose.
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