• Fix Hinge on LG Exalt

I successfully replaced the top frame, but the hinge is very loose, with no resistance. It just flops closed. Is there some kind of piece that secures the hinge, that may have fallen out or is out of place? Thanks in advance.

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      zundel You didn't put it back together properly.
      Myi

            Myi Can you elaborate a bit? On the right side of the lower part of the hinge, there is a circular piece of metal that went inside the upper part of the hinge.

            On the left side there was no metal, I just snapped the upper hinge into place.

                I was also wondering about this. How do you fit both sides snugly together? On one side there's that little metal protrusion as pictured above, but on the other side there's a little metal rod that I can't seem to figure out how it goes.

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                  • MMyiLevel 3 - Gold Member

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                    zundel yn123

                    Message 1347-201-2five01
                    He fixes these phones. He may be able to assist you guys.

                          Myi I did end up figuring it out eventually. For the benefit of those who may need these instructions in the future, I'll go thru the steps here:

                          1. Order new frame [Login to see the link]
                          2. Pry off display lens, after carefully using blow dryer or heat gun to loosen adhesive. Insert a plastic card or tool from the side and slowly work your way around until the lens is removed.
                          3. Remove the four screws that hold the back part of the frame, and then carefully separate it. Examine the new frame as a guide to see where the back part is attached.
                          4. Disconnect the ribbon from the PCB, then unscrew and remove the PCB
                          5. Carefully pry off the ear speaker from the frame. There is a microfiber screen that may also need to be pulled out and reattached to the speaker.
                          6. On the new frame, pull off the blue plastic from the adhesive surrounding the speaker hole, and press the speaker into place, oriented as it was before.
                          7. Install the PCB into the new frame
                          8. Thread the ribbon thru the notch in the new frame, and press the frame into place. This is probably the hardest step, as it's a very tight fit.
                          9. With the phone open and face down, look for a gap in the back of the hinge, where there is a small metal hinge mechanism. Use a small screwdriver to slide the mechanism into the corresponding hole in the lower frame hinge. The phone must be in the open position in order for the hole to be aligned properly.
                          10. Attach ribbon, and reinstall back cover and lens.
                              4 days later

                              zundel

                              would this work for replacing the top cover also?
                              is there a safer way to heat up the screen without risking any damage?
                              and what would i do if i snap one of the little tabs when pulling off the cover?

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                                  MacherCentral Yes top as well.
                                  Use a very little heat or no heat to be safe.
                                  Buy a new piece if you snap it. May have some to sell. Or check ebay or..

                                      Myi

                                      is the heat no necessary? theres something called a heating pad or heating mat im wondering if that would work without issues or also possibly cause damage
                                      what is that piece called and around how much would they cost?
                                      is there a instructional guide with pictures or a video on how to do this?
                                      Thank you!

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                                          Myi ok I will try to figure it out based on the instructions above. What about the heating pad? And what would those pieces be called?

                                            Myi do you still have these tabs? or can you tell me what there called so i can check ebay? Thanks!

                                              On the upper half. There Gray outer cover has a black half that has some tabs to keep the pins from popping out when the phone is opened and closed. While may who open a phone will end up snapping that tab and then reclose it. But it's preferred to put a new one. Phone will function for the time being with no issues without replacing. And then there's times when you don't end up snapping anything. Meaning it doesn't always snap off, it hard to open without snapping. But you may just be lucky.

                                                Myi do you have a picture of this? where can they be purchased? Thank you!

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                                                    Myi I plan on fixing a few and it sounds like it’s very common to break accidentally