LG G4 Screen Replacement
Complete guide to LG G4 screen replacement. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Screen Replacement is one of the most common repairs for LG G4. This repair involves replacing the damaged display component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-2 hours and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
🔩 Replacement Parts
What You'll Need
- Replacement display 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:
Make sure the phone is powered off.
Remove the rear cover by placing the plastic opening tool in the groove on the bottom left side of the LG G4 and gently prying up.
Step 2:
Place the plastic opening tool at the bottom edge of the battery and lift up. Carefully remove battery with your hands.
Step 3:
Remove the '''eleven '''3.9 mm Phillips #00 screws found at the back of the phone.
Step 4:
Once all the screws have been removed, place the plastic opening tool in the lower left corner and firmly lift the cover up.
Detach the cover with your fingers
Step 5:
Remove the following four press-fit connectors with the flat edge of a plastic spudger or opening tool:
Front-facing camera connector.
Rear-facing camera connector.
Digitizer connector.
The rear-facing camera may be held down to the frame with two sided tape. Try to move the camera with the spudger prior to lifting the motherboard If it does not budge, use the same tool to pry it from the frame to avoid damaging the connector cable in the next step.
Step 6:
Remove the motherboard by lifting it up using the plastic opening tool and your fingers .
Step 7:
Use a heat gun or iOpener over the auxiliary port to soften the adhesive that secures it to the plastic housing.
Step 8:
Insert a [product|IF145-002-2|nylon spudger] into the auxiliary port and gently pry upward to free the port.
Step 9: Other components
You may also need to remove the vibration motor (the small circular component with two gold contacts), ear-speaker, and two rubber covers on either side of the ear-speaker to transfer these over to the new display assembly.
Use a spudger to carefully remove these components and then place them in the new display assembly..
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $48-$210)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($80-$350)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your LG G4 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 53 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new LG G4 generates 61 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 8 kg of CO₂. That's a 87% reduction in carbon emissions!
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