Complete LG V60 ThinQ 5G Repair Guide

You're setting up for a video call when you snap on your V60's Dual Screen case—instant multi-window productivity with two full displays. Except the second screen flickers constantly, your main phone's 5,000mAh battery dies by afternoon, and that 5G connection you paid for keeps dropping to LTE. Four years after launch, with LG gone from smartphones, you're dealing with flagship hardware that's aging in ways that make you question whether this dual-screen beast can be saved.

The V60's Flagship Dual-Screen Vision

LG built the V60 ThinQ as its ultimate dual-screen implementation. The main 6.8-inch OLED phone delivered true flagship specs—Snapdragon 865 processor, 8GB RAM, capable cameras, and massive 5,000mAh battery. The included Dual Screen 2.0 case added another 6.8-inch display, transforming the device into a productivity powerhouse. You got foldable-style functionality without foldable pricing or fragility.

Four years later, maintaining this system creates unique challenges. You're not just repairing a phone—you're maintaining a phone plus a complex accessory with its own display and connection system. The Dual Screen connects through pogo pins, drawing power while providing its own display. When problems develop, diagnosing whether the main phone or accessory has failed becomes the first hurdle.

LG's exit from smartphones left the V60 particularly vulnerable. The Dual Screen accessory was unique to LG—no other manufacturer adopted this approach. Parts for both main phone and accessory became scarce after 2021. Software updates stopped. You're maintaining orphaned flagship technology.

Common Issues and Solutions

Our repair data reveals something interesting: V60 problems cluster around specific patterns affecting both phone and accessory.

Main Phone Battery Decline

That massive 5,000mAh battery doesn't deliver the multi-day runtime it once did. It dies rapidly during dual-screen use. After four years and roughly 1,500 cycles—many while powering dual displays—capacity has dropped substantially. Think of a car engine—new, it runs efficiently. After 100,000 miles, performance degrades. Your battery faces similar wear.

Battery replacement involves removing the back cover, disconnecting the old cell, and installing a quality 5,000mAh replacement. This restores the exceptional runtime that made the V60 special. For a device where dual-screen capability depends on adequate battery, this repair makes excellent sense if everything else works.

Dual Screen Accessory Problems

The Dual Screen case's display can fail independently. Flickering, dead zones, or complete failure affect just the accessory. The hinge loosens after thousands of cycles. Pogo pin connectors wear or accumulate debris, preventing proper phone connection.

The accessory has its own small battery for the display. When it degrades, the second screen's functionality suffers. Finding replacement Dual Screen accessories proves challenging—they were unique to LG and availability declined significantly after discontinuation.

Main Phone OLED Display Issues

The 6.8-inch OLED display can develop burn-in where static elements ghost permanently. Cracks from drops affect both glass and underlying panel. Touch responsiveness degrades—dead zones, delayed response, or phantom touches. Like picture frame glass developing invisible stress fractures, the digitizer can fail without visible external damage.

Display replacement restores visual clarity and touch responsiveness, but aftermarket OLEDs for discontinued devices vary in quality. Color accuracy and brightness might not perfectly match original specifications.

5G Connectivity Failures

Your 5G connection drops frequently or speeds don't match expectations. The Snapdragon 865's 5G implementation from 2020 doesn't handle current network configurations as well as newer modems. Hardware failures require motherboard-level work that's often uneconomical.

Many users find forcing LTE-only mode provides adequate speeds while improving battery life and connection stability.

Charging Port Wear

The USB-C port feels loose after thousands of insertions. Spring contacts don't grip firmly. Debris prevents full connection. Port replacement installs fresh hardware, immediately restoring reliable charging and data connectivity.

Maintenance Strategies

Keep pogo pins clean. Monthly inspection and gentle cleaning with isopropyl alcohol maintains reliable Dual Screen connection.

Protect both main phone and accessory. The Dual Screen case provides some protection but can sustain damage affecting its display or hinge.

Monitor battery health proactively. Apps reporting capacity help plan replacement before constant charging becomes unbearable.

Use dual-screen mode strategically. Continuous operation drains battery significantly faster than single-screen use.

Keep the charging port clean. Gentle debris removal prevents most problems.

Making Repair Decisions

The V60's discontinued status and unique dual-screen system affect decisions significantly.

Main phone battery replacement makes sense when both phone and accessory function well. Restoring battery capacity enables the dual-screen productivity that made this device appealing.

Main phone display repair requires cost-benefit analysis. If the Dual Screen accessory works and you depend on dual-screen capability, expensive display repair might justify costs.

Charging port replacement provides good value—it's straightforward and relatively inexpensive.

Dual Screen accessory repair or replacement poses the biggest challenge. If you can't find replacements, the V60 becomes a standard single-screen flagship. Still functional but without its defining feature.

5G modem repairs often aren't economical. LTE-only mode provides adequate performance for most users.

Understanding What You're Maintaining

Let's be realistic. The V60's dual-screen approach was LG's final flagship innovation. It didn't catch on widely, LG discontinued it, and no manufacturer adopted the concept. You're maintaining technology that represented one company's bold experiment.

The Dual Screen accessory that made this device special is increasingly difficult to support. Parts availability will only decline. If the accessory fails and replacement's impossible, you're left with a powerful single-screen phone running outdated software.

But if your Dual Screen setup still works and enhances productivity in ways current devices don't match affordably, maintaining the V60 makes sense. The dual-screen workflow remains difficult to replicate without spending significantly more on foldables.

Conclusion: Flagship Dual-Screen Care

Your LG V60 ThinQ 5G with Dual Screen represented LG's ultimate dual-screen vision. Four years later, with LG gone, you're maintaining unique flagship technology that won't see future improvements. Main phone battery replacement restores runtime for dual-screen operation. Display repairs address damage. Charging port service ensures connectivity.

Don't trust your LG V60 ThinQ 5G to just anyone. The Fix has the experience, tools, and expertise to handle discontinued flagship repairs correctly. We'll diagnose your device for free, explain your options honestly, and do the work right the first time.

We understand unique considerations for V60 devices including Dual Screen integration. Professional diagnosis identifies whether problems affect the main phone, accessory, or both. Whether you need battery replacement, display service, or charging port repair, we'll provide honest assessment. Contact The Fix—we'll help you maintain your innovative dual-screen flagship.