LG K51 Screen Replacement | Guide/Teardown
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2021
- With LG about to become more and more rare, let's take apart a broken LG K51. Kinda weird how they follow almost the same naming scheme as Samsung with the A series, but they're just as easy to fix.
Links to parts and tools below:
Parts:
LG K51 Screen and Frame Replacement Kit
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Tools:
Technik Tweezers (Almost the only kind I'd recommend)
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Hakko Tweezers (Made to last!)
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Precision Screwdriver Set w/ Security Torx for consoles/phones
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Get my silicone work mat here:
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Curved Pry Tool (for separating adhesive):
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Need something else? Leave a comment below with what tools you're looking for and I might just have a recommendation for you!
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I am so very impressed with your ability, perfectly made video in every way AND your lack of fear/pure confidence in knowledge and sharing this video!! THANK YOU. I find so many people fear sharing what they know and make it a competition of sorts... My screen broke a while back but just yesterday my phone decided to go black and not turn back on. I had NO idea a broken screen would eventually stop it from powering up!! I am DESPERATE to retrieve the data and learned many lessons by letting this little black box hold so much important or valuable (to me only) information. Mostly my memories with my son that are irreplaceable. I have no plans to open up the phone myself BUT this video helps me understand where everything is located, how it is all connected and mostly what to do if it comes down to little ole me trying my hand at replacing the screen. You are the Man!! Very glad I found your channel!!
Thanks so much! I think we always assume that the insides of our device are just as fragile as the glass on the outside. Thankfully when it comes to circuitry it can be very repairable as long as the person working on it understands it. It's rare that I'll make a video about the first time I disassemble a device, kind of like getting used to a new car before you drive it comfortably. And mistakes do happen, I've broken plenty of parts. New technicians often think I'm assaulting a phone when I open them but you just kind of get used to how much abuse they can take, or can't take. If data is what you're after, I know a few places. I'd first contact iPad Rehab, best data recovery in the business!
yeah this is crazy. ive never had to "peel" off the back of my phones either.. 20 screws wtf.. lol. go LG! had to go find my plastic protector inside too, it popped off just like yours. you see how expensive i go on "smart" phones. man i miss my old nokia that i could throw off the third floor porch, go pick up and put the pieces back together and STILL make a phone call haha. daym the good ol rager days
You obviously haven't opened a cell phone in years. I'm more surprised that a heat gun wasn't needed to get the back off. There's nothing here different than any other modern phone.
After watching this I'll just pay the hundred to have it done.
Sometimes it's best to play it safe! And if a shop messes up during installation, it's on them to fix it.
@@TapticDigital yeah that's the way I'm going to go but thanks for the video it was interesting.
@@TapticDigital can you fix mine please 🥲
@@some4319 I don't offer mail in repairs just yet. Check some local shops with good reviews!
@@TapticDigital will metro pcs fix my phone?
I just did a TMobile Revvel 5g they are built very similar
I think I have a part on order for one too, looking forward to making a video of it hopefully!
This is how a how to video is supposed to look.
So i bought already framed like you have here. It charges so i did that right but wont turn on? Is there a part i missed or is it maybe an alignment issue?
When you say it charges, do you mean it shows on the screen the battery icon? It's possible that your part did not include the power and volume button flex, it's also possible that the display ribbon (the one on the left under the battery) is damaged or defective. If your buttons "click" they are installed properly. If they feel squishy and no clicks, you might be missing the buttons inside!
@TapticDigital , I have a question. Why does a phone stop powering on when a screen cracks? I assumed when the screen cracks that we just couldn't visually see the data but I have found that my phone will not even power up. Where is the screen condition and the power source connected? I receive a light at the top right when I connect to charge the phone but the phone will not power on to retrieve the data. How does that work? I'm so confused.
Couple different reasons actually! It depends on the model and brand, for example some LG phones had a feature that detected if the digitizer (glass+touch sensor) was broken. If it was, it would disable the touch but still allow the phone to be used with a mouse. This prevented the phone opening and tapping things on its own or accidentally. Though in most cases it indicates more severe damage, either a hard short from the display to the board, or even board-level damage. The fact that it registers a charger however, is a good sign, and bodes well for repairability.
What did you add to the edges to unstick the battery ?
Isopropyl alcohol! Higher percentage is better, I use 99%
So I am having to replace my screen as well right now. My funds are limited and regarding the part of removing the battery. Since a heating mat is not within my budget. Would taking a blowdryer carfully to the front (or back if that is better) work to remove the battery?
Absolutely! That's the best alternative. You'll want to heat the front of the screen (never the battery directly) until it's just about too hot to touch for more than a second, then gently work your way around the battery. You can use something like a business card or playing card to run under the battery and break the adhesive, these are soft enough to not damage the battery wrapping. Additionally if you have some rubbing alcohol, isopropyl, you can pour some into the sides of the battery compartment to weaken the adhesive. The heat will cause the alcohol to evaporate quickly and won't damage anything.
@@TapticDigital Thanks that worked perfectly, If only the video showed moving the buttons over as well, as almost no replacement assembly includes the buttons.
After reinstalling my new screen, the screen turns on but the touch screen is unresponsive to touch. Am I missing something? I doubled checked, any help please 😨. Great tutorial by the way
It's possible there is a slight tear in the ribbon, definitely check the connector on the board, sometimes those get bent a bit, and make sure it clicks in nicely, it shouldn't move around when poked. If all that fails, I'd say it's a defective part unfortunately, but a lot of vendors have a good return/exchange policy
@@TapticDigital thank you for your response and help
Where did you buy the full assembly replacement
I believe this part came from MobileSentrix
@@TapticDigital eBay is $40.00
@@adamkaufman7323 to bad these "smart" phones were built to be replaced. that is a smart idea. i miss the old nokia i could smash , put back together and STILL make a phone
What type of screwdriver do I need to change charging port?
You'll need a normal Phillips head, a very small one
@@TapticDigital any idea of size? I'm trying to order one online and dont wanna get wrong one ...
@@keithryan3773 a 00 or 000 ought to get you set up
How did you pull the back off without ripping or damaging anything?
A good bit of heat and alcohol will help! Check out some of my newer videos for more detailed opening procedures!
@@TapticDigital all i did was use a screwdriver to start a corner then slowly and carefully work it around
@@dang118 thanks, I bought a heat gun.
How the heck did you get the back open, mine appears to be glued pretty tight
It is indeed glued! I don't always show the heating part in the video, but heat up the back with a hot mat, heat gun or hair dryer then a thin metal pry tool to break the adhesive.
@@TapticDigital got it! Thanks for the vid, just got my screen replaced successfully!
@@TapticDigital and I just commented on being surprised you didn't need to apply heat to get the back off.
@@genaugmen4505 technically you don't need heat, you just need to choose violence as your disassembly tool!
I swapped the screen and it says "press the POWER key to exit and restart the phone". I will be returning it to amazon unless I can fix it.
Sounds like you're stuck in the recovery mode, check to see if your volume buttons are being pressed by the frame
DOES. THE. BATTERY. NEED. REPLACED. ON. THIS
PHONE. ? TKS.
Only if you want, it's not too expensive. If your phone dies fast, go ahead and replace it!
@@TapticDigital THANKS. MUCH. !!!
i need to replace my screen an head phone jack
You literally did not even show how to put the side buttons in for the Volume
The replacement part I used had them pre-installed, so there was nothing to show. You can see when they are side by side that both have the gold contacts for the volume buttons.
What's the blue type on the new screen for inside? I left mine on the plastic blue tape. Should it even matter? Now I get nothing with the new screen I put in. When my broken screen half worked. Dam. Anyone knows what I could be missing on this?