LG G5 Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to LG G5 back glass 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
Back Glass Replacement is one of the most common repairs for LG G5. This repair involves replacing the damaged housing component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-3 hours and requires difficult skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
🔩 Replacement Parts
What You'll Need
- Replacement housing 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:
While holding the battery release button, pull the bottom end of the phone out of the body.
Step 2:
Insert the sim card eject tool (0.8mm sim card eject head) into the small hole on the sim card tray.
Press inward with some force to eject the tray.
Pull the sim card tray out of the phone.
Step 3:
Remove the two 5.5mm Phillips #00 screws from the base of the phone.
Step 4:
Insert the plastic opening tool into the seam between the glass screen and the metal body.
Pry the glass from the body only a slight amount.
Step 5:
Insert the Spudger into the now open space between the body and screen.
Push inward to separate the screen even more.
Slowly slide the nylon spudger up the edge the phone till the screen pops out of the body.
When putting the screen back in, press the edges down from the top of the phone to the bottom. The screen should "pop" into place.
Step 6:
Peel the screen away from the body. The two parts should be completely separated.
Step 7:
Once the screen has been separated from the back of the phone, now you can remove the motherboard.
Using the #00 Philips head, remove the six 2.7mm Phillips screws.
Step 8:
Insert the plastic opening tool between the screen-ribbon-connector and the motherboard, then pull up. It should pop out easily.
Step 9:
Separate the motherboard of the phone from the screen of the phone
Step 10:
Make sure to transfer the earpiece from the old screen to the new screen or else you wouldn't be able to hear anyone when you make phone calls!
The component is fragile so don't try to force it to come out with a pair of [product|IF145-020|tweezers]. A pick should be able to wedge it out.
Be careful with the adhesive that's connected to it. It's easy to pull out.
Step 11:
Also remove the earpiece casing from the old screen by popping it out with a pair of tweezers.
On the new screen, place the casing down first and making sure that it's locked in place. Then place the earpiece on top of it. Gently push it down with your finger until it's secure.
📖 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: $42-$108)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($70-$180)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your LG G5 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 55 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new LG G5 generates 61 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 6 kg of CO₂. That's a 90% reduction in carbon emissions!
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