LG V55 Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to LG V55 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 V55. 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
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:
Use an iOpener or hairdryer to heat the adhesive on the back cover by rolling it up and down the back of the phone.
You will know when the back is hot enough when an Opening pick is able to slide under the back cover.
Step 2:
Use opening to pry the back cover away from the adhesive.
This can take some time. Be patient and go slowly.
We recommend you move slowly and carefully to not crack the back glass.
Step 3:
Carefully disconnect the fingerprint sensor from the back camera lens cover.
Step 4:
Use the opening picks again to gently remove the back camera lens cover and fingerprint sensor off from the back cover.
Set the fingerprint sensor and camera cover aside. You will need the fingerprint sensor to put into any new back cover bought for the phone.
Step 5:
Clean the back cover of any old adhesive by gently heating the area with the iOpener to soften the adhesive.
Use a cloth or cotton swab soaked in isopropyl alcohol to gently rub and dissolve the glue.
Step 6:
Apply new adhesive on the back cover in the places where the old adhesive was applied.
📖 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 V55 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 57 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new LG V55 generates 63 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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