The LG V20, released in 2016, remains a cult classic among smartphone enthusiasts. Why? It was the last of a dying breed: a flagship phone with a removable battery, an IR blaster, a secondary ticker display, and military-grade durability. However, no amount of toughness can save a phone from a waist-high drop onto concrete.

If you choose the DIY route, buy a "screen + frame" assembly to avoid the nightmare of adhesive alignment. If you choose a professional repair, get a quote first—and don't be shocked if they tell you to just buy a new phone.

Disconnect the fingerprint sensor and the secondary display ribbon cables.

Heat the perimeter of the screen to 80°C (176°F). The adhesive is industrial strength. Insert a playing card between the glass and the frame. Slowly—very slowly—slice the adhesive.