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LG V30 ® - Check for Physical Damage

2025-07-26 09:46:07.862
Here's how to help determine if your LG V30 has liquid or other physical damage.
If you are enrolled in LG's Second Year Promise Warranty Extension Program, visit this support page. This warranty-extension program only covers hardware defects (excludes damage) and you must have registered in advance.
  • Prepaid service customers
    : Visit a Verizon store to order warranty replacements. Orders for prepaid warranty issues can't be processed via Customer Service.
  • Standard service customers
    : If you need to replace your device under warranty and the device has unreasonable wear and tear or any of the following, you could be assessed a damaged device fee.
Device damage examples include, but are not limited to:
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The LG V30 has an IP68 dust and water-resistance Ingress Protection rating, which means your device is completely protected against dust, and it's water-resistant in up to 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device:
  • If device gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
    If there is a pop up notification indicating liquid damage, don't charge until the notification goes away.
  • To speed up drying of the USB port area, place a soft towel on a table and gently shake the device down onto the towel.
  • Don't expose the device to salt water or ionized water.
    If exposed to salt water, wash with fresh water then dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth to prevent salt accumulation to primary microphone, earpiece, and external speaker when it dries.
  • When drying your device, be sure to pat the earpiece (top front of the device), primary microphone (bottom of device), external speaker (back of device), and the power / accessory (USB) interface connector with a clean, soft cloth to remove as much water as possible.
  • When making a call immediately after your device is wet, the microphone may have water in it, which may lower the volume the other person hears. After drying off the device, allow the device to air-dry before making a call.
  • Physical damage to your device such as chips and cracks can significantly reduce its ability to resist dust and water.
  1. To identify if your device has water damage, check for:
    • corrosion, discoloration, or fuzzy growth on the charging, headset, SIM or memory ports.
    • moisture under the display screen.
    • Liquid Detection Indicator (LDI) / Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) is activated.
      The SIM tray is located on the right side of the phone. The Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI) is located deep inside the SIM tray slot (below the SIM frame) and is visible when the tray is removed from the device.
  1. View the following ports using a bright light and magnifier if possible:
    • Headset
      The image below is an example and may vary by device.
      Damaged headset port
    • SIM tray
      The image below is an example and may vary by device.
      Damaged SIM tray
    • USB / Charging
      Examples of charging port damage include but are not limited to:
      • Port loose or wiggles
      • Bent
      • Corrosion
        The images below are examples and may vary by device.
        Damaged charging port
        Corrosion on Charging Port
      • Memory card
  1. Examples of screen damage / button issues include but are not limited to:
    • Bleeding display
      The image below is an example and may vary by device.
      Cracks with bleeding display
    • Cracks
      The image below is an example and may vary by device.
      Cracked screen
    • Excessive scratches
      The images below are examples and may vary by device.
      Scratched / scuffed display
    • Separation
      Examples of separation include but are not limited to lens or housing separating from device frame.
      The image below is an example and may vary by device.
      Housing separated from device
    • Missing physical buttons (e.g., volume, power, home, etc.)
      The image below is an example and may vary by device.
      Shattered display with missing buttons
    • Warping
      Device or screen won't lay flat.
      The image below is an example and may vary by device.
      Warped device
    • Lines
      Solid line(s) present across the screen.
      The image below is an example and may vary by device.
      Lines across screen
    • Pixel Deformities
      Caused by physical impact to screen or device.
      The images below are examples and may vary by device.
      Pixels with burn
      Pixel deformities
    • Punctures
      The image below is an example and may vary by device.
      Punctured screen
  • Missing camera lens
    The image below is an example and may vary by device.
    Missing camera lens
  • Cracked camera lens
    The image below is an example and may vary by device.
    Cracked camera lens
  • A hardware modification is any physical change made to the device not performed by the manufacturer or an authorized agent of the manufacturer.
  • Most alterations of this type are cosmetic but involve opening the device case in a way that voids the manufacturer's original warranty and is considered physical damage.
  • Hardware modifications include, but are not limited to:
    • bezels or cases that involve opening the case and removing the original housing.
    • non-removable back case detached.
    • device screens replaced.
    • aftermarket decorations affixed permanently to the device.
If damage is found, several replacement options may be available.