LG Nexus 4 E960 User manual

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TTT-9004 T5 Torx Screwdriver
TTT-9007 Small Phillips Screwdriver
TTT-9010 Plasc Opening Tools
TTT-9013 Spudger
Heat Gun / Blow Dryer
LG Nexus 4 E960
DISASSEMBLE GUIDE
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This guide will show you how to disassemble the LG Nexus 4 E960 smartphone, assisting in making the repair
of the device both simple and inexpensive. Following the steps we have provided will help you quickly, and
safely, replace not only a broken display, but also any other internal components that may have become
damaged.
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Baery
Begin to disassemble the LG Nexus 4 by removing the
back cover.
Locate the two T5 torx screws that are located on
either side of the micro USB dock port. Remove the
two screws with the appropriate screwdriver.
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Next, insert the plastic opening tool in the notch in the
back cover of the Nexus 4. Pry at this point to release
the clips holding the cover to the smartphone. You can
now remove the back cover from the LG E960.
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With the back cover off, the battery is visible. The
battery has two Phillips screws (#00) securing its
terminal to the LG phone. Remove the two screws
to release the battery from the Nexus 4.
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Loudspeaker Assembly
With the terminal screws removed, the battery can
easily be removed. It is secured down with a small
amount of adhesive. Use the spudger to separate the
battery from the adhesive securing it to the LG E960.
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Locate and remove the two Phillips screws (#00)
holding the loudspeaker to the smartphone with the
appropriate screwdriver.
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Use the spudger to maneuver and remove the
loudspeaker assembly out of its housing in the
Nexus 4.
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Headphone Jack
Locate and remove the nine Phillips screws (#00)
that secure the internal plastic cover/housing to the
LG smartphone.
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With the securing screws removed, the plastic cover
can be removed from the LG Nexus 4.
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Use the spudger to pry the headphone jack
connection from its location. This will allow you to lift
and remove the headphone jack out of the Nexus 4.
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Rear-Facing Camera
SIM Card Tray
Use the spudger to release the large display assembly
connection, and then peel it up from the motherboard.
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Continuing with the spudger, pry and release the
connection for the rear-facing camera from the LG
E960.
You can now remove the rear-facing camera from the
Nexus 4.
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Use the SIM card ejection tool, or a paperclip, to
remove the SIM card holder from the side of the LG
Nexus 4.
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Front-Facing Camera
Two ribbon cable plugs and one antenna
connector secure the motherboard to the LG
smartphone.
Use the spudger to gently pry up, release, and then
remove these three connections.
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With all of the connections released from the
motherboard, the motherboard is now free to lift and
remove from the body of the LG Nexus 4.
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The front-facing camera is still secured to the bottom
side of the motherboard. Use the spudger to swipe at
and release its connection.
You can now remove the front-facing camera from the
Nexus 4.
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Dock Port Assembly
Display Assembly
The dock port assembly is secured with a small amount
of adhesive. Use the spudger to peel up and remove
this assembly from the LG Nexus 4.
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Use the heat gun or blow drier to heat the
adhesive securing the LCD and touch screen
assembly to the smartphone’s frame.
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To begin the separation of the display assembly from the
plastic frame, insert the plastic opening tool in the
earpiece speaker’s opening to begin prying the display
assembly from the plastic frame.
Continue to work the plastic opening tool around
the perimeter of the display assembly until it is
completely seperated from the frame.
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Breakdown
1. LG Nexus 4 E960 Display Assembly (LCD & Touch Screen)
1. with Frame
2. LG Nexus 4 E960 Back Battery Cover with Glass Lens
3. LG Nexus 4 E960 Motherboard
4. LG Nexus 4 E960 Rear Housing with Vibrator
5. LG Nexus 4 E960 Battery
6. LG Nexus 4 E960 Dock Connector
7. LG Nexus 4 E960 Loudspeaker
8. LG Nexus 4 E960 SIM Card Tray
9. LG Nexus 4 E960 Rear-Facing Camera
10. LG Nexus 4 E960 Headphone Jack & Proximity Sensor
11. LG Nexus 4 E960 Front-Facing Camera
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