LG Vortex Screen Replacement

Press and hold the power button located at the top of the device to turn it off.

• Ensure the phone is completely powered down before proceeding with further repairs.

Locate the thumbnail ridges on the side micro SD slot area and top of the phone.

• Use a blue plastic opening tool to pry the back cover away from the rest of the phone.
• Remove the back cover and set it aside.

Use the blue plastic opening tool to remove the battery.

• Find the small thumbnail notch at the top left corner of the battery.
• Gently pry out the battery using the thumbnail notch.
• Set the battery aside.

Use a #00 precision screwdriver to remove all six screws along the phone's edges.

• Top corners: Remove two screws in each corner.
• Middle sides: Remove two screws on each side.
• Bottom corners: Remove two screws in each corner.

Place the removed screws in a container to avoid loss.

Be careful not to damage the phone's circuit board.

• Use a blue plastic opening tool to carefully pry the back frame away from the rest of the phone, starting at the micro SD slot.
• Pry along the edges of the phone to separate the faceplate from the frame.

Locate the screen connector on the right side of the phone, identifiable by its bronze-plastic appearance.

Exercise care when handling this component to avoid damage.

• Use a gentle prying motion to unclip the screen connector.

Release the volume button from its small nub attachment.

• Pull the volume button away from the case.
• Set it aside in a safe location.

Release the volume button clip by gently prying it away from the surrounding frame.

Remove the two short black screws from the bottom of the phone.

• These screws hold the USB port to the frame.
• Place the screws in a safe location.

Perform this step slowly to avoid damaging the system board or the screen.

• Lift the system board up and away from the front screen.
• Be cautious, as the two pieces are still attached at the top of the phone.

Loosen one corner of the screen using a flat head screwdriver.

Handle the LCD and its clear face carefully to avoid contamination.

• Pry the screen away from the frame through the small rectangle holes.
• Remove the LCD screen.

Be extremely cautious when handling the new screen — dirt and dust can severely impact its functionality.

• Inspect the new screen for any damage before installation.
• Gently align and secure the screen into position using screen adhesive.

Reattach the screen using the provided screws.

• Connect the battery connector.
• Replace the back panel and secure it with its original screws.