LG G7 Speaker Repair
Complete guide to LG G7 speaker repair. 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
Speaker Repair is one of the most common repairs for LG G7. This repair involves replacing the damaged audio component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement audio 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:
Insert a SIM card eject tool into the hole in the SIM card slot on the top right of the phone.
After the SIM card tray is ejected, remove the SIM card tray from the phone.
Remove the SIM card from the tray.
Step 2:
Place the phone so the back cover is facing upwards.
Insert the opening picks one by one onto each side with equal pressure.
There is extra adhesive at the top near the cameras. You need to loosen the adhesive there to open the case.
If the picks are too thick to fit in, you can use the Jimmy to start the process.
Use the pick with the best leverage to pry the back cover away from the phone.
Step 3:
This device did not come with a midframe, but if yours does, follow the instructions in the [link|https://youtu.be/RatuCiKDCHU?t=46|teardown video] to remove it.
Remove the screws along the perimeter and central area of the phone using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
Step 4: Remove the speaker system
Use your fingers or [product|IF145-020|tweezers] to remove the speaker system.
📖 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: $30-$90)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($50-$150)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your LG G7 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 58 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new LG G7 generates 61 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 3 kg of CO₂. That's a 95% reduction in carbon emissions!
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