LG K4 - Side keys

Guide with all the necessary steps for you to change the side keys of the LG K4 (LG-K120E) yourself.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 Remove back cover

With an opening tool, we will pry between the lid and the housing to release it.

Step 2 Remove battery and disconnect screen

With the same tool or directly with the hands we will remove the battery.

We also remove the cover that covers the connectors on the screen and disconnect them.

Step 3 Take off screen

We will heat the screen to soften the adhesive. Once hot, we introduce a flat tool under the screen to take it off.

Step 4 Unplug motherboard

Now we will unhook the plate from the notches that hold it in order to disengage it.

Step 5 Side keys

It only remains to unhook the keys from the casing.

Video Tutorial summary

In this video you can watch a quick summary of the tutorial, but we recommend to follow the complete tutorial, with its explanations and detailed images.
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