LG V20 Earpiece Speaker Replacement
This repair guide is for replacing the earpiece speaker on an LG V20 device.
Step 1 | Battery
A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire or explode if accidentally punctured.
- Discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your phone.
- Insert a spudger under the battery at the small recess on the lower edge.
- Pry up and remove the battery, taking care not to deform or puncture it.
Step 2 | Midframe Assembly
Remove 16 x 4mm Phillips #00 screws securing the back cover to the motherboard.
Step 3
Hold the top and bottom
- If they come off easily, proceed.
If not, use a spudger with flat end to apply pressure to one corner until a small gap forms.
Step 4
Flip the phone over.
- Insert an opening pick into the gap created.
- Slide the pick along the gap until the frame section is released from its plastic clamps.
Step 5
Remove the
- Repeat this procedure with the
Be careful when handling the top frame section, as a small silver grating covering the speaker may fall out and be lost.
Step 6
Remove the loudspeaker from the motherboard cover using a spudger (opening pick).
- Gently pry the loudspeaker away from its attachment point.
Step 7
Careful not to damage the plastic clamps.
- Locate the plastic clamps holding the motherboard cover in place.
- Insert an opening pick at the right corner, bottom of your phone and pry up until it releases from one clamp.
Step 8
Slide the opening pick along the mid frame and flip it sideways to release the plastic clamps holding the motherboard cover in place.
Step 9
Remove the motherboard cover.
Step 10 | Front-Facing Camera
Disconnect the front camera flex cable using a spudger.
- If removing the motherboard assembly, skip the next step.
- Careful handling recommended: remove the front facing camera with tweezers, gripping only the body to avoid damaging the sensor.
- Be extremely cautious not to touch the sensor when removing the front facing camera, as it is glued in place and removal will cause damage.
Step 11 | Motherboard Assembly
Disconnect the flex cable of the left rear camera using the flat end of a spudger.
- The second rear camera is connected on the other side and will remain attached to the motherboard.
- You can leave the front facing camera in place, but be careful when removing the motherboard assembly.
If unsure, carefully remove the front facing camera with a pair of tweezers.
Step 12
Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the display flex cable.
Step 13
Use the pointed end of a spudger to gently pry the motherboard assembly upwards.
- Continue lifting until you have a secure grip on the assembly.
- Once secure, carefully lift up and remove the motherboard assembly.
Step 14 | Earpiece Speaker
Apply heat from an iOpener to loosen the adhesive under the earpiece speaker and its flex cable.
Step 15
Remove the earpiece speaker using a pair of tweezers.
- Lift the speaker out carefully, taking care not to damage the adjacent small flex cable.
- Gently remove the flex cable from its attachment point.