If you have the time (1 hour) and the patience, buy an OEM or Grade A aftermarket LCD for $40-$70 and fix it yourself. If you value your time, sell the broken V20 for parts on eBay (it will bring $30-$40) and buy a used working unit. The V20 is worth saving, but not at the price of a modern mid-range phone.

| Feature | Details | |---------|---------| | Screen | Small monochrome display (menus) | | Output | HDMI or VGA + 3.5mm AV (depending on version) | | Patterns | 7+ modes: color cycle, vertical lines, checkerboard, grayscale ramp | | Speed settings | Slow, medium, fast (pixel refresh rate) | | Runtime | Unlimited via USB power | | Portability | 4.5″ × 2.5″ × 0.8″ |

In the repair industry, screen replacement is the most expensive solution. allows technicians to salvage panels that would otherwise be discarded.

The LG V20 is held together by Phillips #00 screws and plastic clips. You do not need a heat gun (unlike modern glass sandwiches), but you do need precision.

: Always test the new display before permanently gluing it down. : Step-by-step visuals can be found on or specialized YouTube repair channels. LG V20 LCD Screen Replacement Repair How To Change