LG VX9800 Speakers Replacement

Remove the two triangular pads at the top of the two speakers.

These pads have adhesive to keep them situated, so you may want to use a fine-tipped object, such as a screwdriver or a pen, to remove them. It is easiest to place the fine-tipped object in the small indent in the corner of these pads.

Remove the two rubber cylinders from their shafts. These cover more screws.

This requires a little more effort, so you may need to "dig" them out.

Now remove the four screws.

Starting on the side with red square, pry the faceplate upwards with the flat end of a spudger.

Continue to slide the flat edge along the seam of the faceplate.

Lift the dislodged faceplate off the motherboard while being mindful of the wires still attached to it.

The faceplate is still attached through speakers that travel from the ear-piece to the motherboard.

Carefully wedge the flat or pointed end of the spudger beneath the ear-piece and the faceplate.

This may require a bit of force, as the ear-piece is stuck to the faceplate with adhesive.

The faceplate and keypad can now be completely removed from the phone.

Wedge the spudger into the small gap between the phone and the metal casing of the motherboard.

Slide the spudger underneath the metal and along the edge. The motherboard should begin to rise.

Now use the spudger to lift the other side of the motherboard.

Lift the motherboard at an angle.

Gently pull the LCD screen upwards.

Remove the speaker wires from the LCD screen.

Replace the LCD screen and solder the wires to the new screen.

Carefully move the LCD screen in front of the logic board and use the spudger to pry against the edge of the speaker

Remove speaker wires from the LCD screen

Replace the speaker and solder back the connections to the LCD screen.

Use the spudger to pry against the left speaker to remove it.

remove the wires connected to the logic board

Replace the speaker and solder the connections back to the logic board