LG VX4500 motherboard replacement

Turn the closed phone so that the back panel is facing you.

Press down and forward firmly on the gray tab in the middle of the phone.

Now just lift up on the battery and remove it from the phone.

Remove the rubber grommet using a Spudger.

Remove the five screws using a Phillips #00 Screwdriver.

Using an iPod Opening Tool, carefully pry off the back cover.

Using Tweezers, gently pull speaker wires out.

Separate the two halves.

Carefully pry and lift up on the logic board using an iPod Opening Tool.

Carefully flip the logic board up and out of the way.

Use an iPod Opening Tool to lift up on the keypad and pull it out.

De-solder solder joint on front using Soldering Iron.

De-solder solder joint on the back using Soldering Iron.

Carefully detach ribbon cable and remove logic board.