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LG G2 Charging Port Repair: Cost Guide & Carbon Impact [2025]

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Charging Port Repair is one of the most common repairs for LG G2. This repair involves replacing the damaged connectivity component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires easy skill level.

🔧 Required Tools

🔩 Replacement Parts

What You'll Need

Replacement connectivity part (OEM or aftermarket)
Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
Adhesive strips or glue
Clean workspace with good lighting

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1:

Use a plastic opening tool to pry open your phone case. Flip the phone over and start by sliding your tool between the two sides of your phone case. Work the tool towards the bottom of the phone case, gently prying the case open. There is a clip that will pop open after applying gentle but consistent pressure.

Make sure to release the clip on the top left corner of the phone case carefully. This is usually the most difficult clip to release.

Step 2:

After removing the outer phone case, you will need two Phillips head bits. One J0 and one J000 size.

There are 11 silver screws for which you have to use J0 head bits, and 1 small black screw for which you have to use a J000 head bit.

Step 3:

There is a clip on the upper left side of the upper panel. Use the plastic opening tool to pry the clip off of the phone.

The upper inside panel flips up easily off of the phone case once all the clips and screws are removed. If the panel does not pull off easily, check that you have removed all of the screws.

There are ribbons that need to be removed as well. Be sure to carefully pry them off of the board

Step 4:

The bottom inside panel should pry back easily after you take out the screws. Again, if the panel does not pull off easily, you may have missed a screw.

Step 5:

There are several clips and circuits that need to be released. They are circled in the images above. Be careful not to break any of the attached ribbon or wires. (circle ribbons etc.)

Be careful to use your tools to disconnect the cables at the connectors and not along the wire.

Step 6:

There are several clips and circuits that need to be released. They are circled in the images above. Be careful not to break any of the attached ribbon or wires.

The orange materials is meant to bend along the dotted line labeled “bend.” Try to make the bend as close to this line as possible.

Step 7:

After you have disconnected all of the ribbon and antennae connections, you can remove the board. Gently pry the board up from the bottom of the case and slide it back out.

Make sure to remove all ribbon connectors from the board prior to removing the board.

Step 8:

Now you are ready to remove the battery. Make sure to adhere to ESD prevention guidelines, use a plastic tool as to not damage the battery.

Start at the top left of the battery and slide your nylon Uspudger under the battery. There is a layer of adhesive that keeps the battery in the case. Use steady, firm pressure to pull the battery up. If the battery case begins to bend, you may need to use less force.

📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.

iFixit Difficulty: Moderate | Time: NaNh NaNm

DIY vs Professional Repair

✋ DIY Repair

✅ Lower cost (parts only: $24-$72)
✅ Learn new skills
❌ Risk of further damage
❌ No warranty
❌ Requires tools and time

🔧 Professional Repair

✅ Expert installation
✅ Warranty included
✅ Faster turnaround
❌ Higher cost ($40-$120)
❌ Need to find reputable shop

Environmental Impact

By choosing to repair your LG G2 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 58 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new LG G2 generates 61 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 3 kg of CO₂. That's a 95% reduction in carbon emissions!

LG G2 Charging Port Repair

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