LG Chocolate Sliding Mechanism Replacement

Find a sliding button on the lower back side of the device and with your finger, slide it to the left firmly.

You will need to use a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Remove the four screws located at the corners beneath the battery.

Detach the back case from the phone.

Take the case off by using a plastic opening tool.

Continue using the plastic opening tool around the sides of the device.

Unhook the eight tabs securing the back cover to the rest of the phone as seen in the second photo.

The back speaker will be connected to the motherboard.

This must be disconnected in order to remove the case.

Unscrew the 4 Phillips 00 screws that connect the two halves of the phone together.

Between the two halves is a ribbon. Use a plastic opening tool to flip up the lock and disconnect it.

Pry off the plastic tabs that cover two screws, as shown in the first picture.

Then, remove the 6 Phillips 00 screws from the back of the case, as shown in the second picture.

Pry off the back cover from the front of the case using a plastic opening tool.

Use a Phillips #00 to remove the 4 screws that hold the sliding mechanism in place.

Remove sliding mechanism.