[LG G Pad X 8.0 Themes, Apps, and Mods] mprudic0404:
The LG V521 single speaker is ok, but leaves room for disappointment if your trying to watch the screen head on . ( why can't manufactures figure out - WE LOVE FRONT FACING SPEAKERS ?)

i have picked up a handful of V521's cheap, replaced screens, removed FRP , or repaired damaged bits, to end up with a fair device for under 20 bucks. ( new LCD's can be had for 8-10 bucks )

the last few ones i fixed, i decided to fix the DOWN FIRING SPEAKER , into a semi-front facing speaker.

- this isn't perfect, and may or not fit a case, but it really does help to hear the speaker from the front facing screen. total time is probably about 30 mins to complete, but it's best to perform this in layers and let the CA set up properly. ( even using kicker , i still recommend letting it rest overnight due to plastics MOLD RELEASE AGENT )

materials used

1. HIGH QUALITY C.A> (super glue) < thin and rubber reinforced types.

2. THIN CARBON FIBER sheets ( .5mm) (if youve never handled this before, CAUTIONS !!! its sharp!!!!!)

3. C.A. KICKER ( super glue accelerator )

remove damaged stock LCD from main aluminum frame. ( you can leave ALL the components attached EXCEPT THE ACTUAL SPEAKER ) , unless you really desire to remove the main board?

use sandpaper to ( 150G ) flatten and remove plastic around the speaker exit holes at bottom of tablet frame. < outer frame is PLASTIC, and if you use a dremel or high speed tool to grind away plastic, it exposes the plastics MOLD RELEASE AGENTS.

Remove about 2MM AT MOST of the existing area INWARD , where the stock speaker sound EXITS at the bottom. ( about 2mm to each side of outer holes as well for blending )

trim a small , but thin strip of CARBON FIBER to match the area you removed by sanding. MAKE SURE ITS SLIGHTLY OVER SIDED , as it requires a soft bend for propper audio/acoustics.

pick a side, charger port or far side, and TACK ( think- pin drop- amount ) glue JUST ONE CORNER in which you started. GOOD C.A. makes this work, and don't expect superglue from your local chain store to work as well. i used a bunch of toothpicks to keep the center section away from the housing, and then tacked the other side with another pin-drop of glue. this point should revela a ARCH covering over the bottom speaker holes, and that's what you want.

the last part is trial and error. i found it best to use RUBBER REINFORCED TYPE C.A. and fill in the bottom of the arch we created, creating a half cone shape. ( rubber type CA is like plaster and makes filling in gaps easy, while also keeping it very thin.)

this is left unpainted to show what it should end as,

-note: you can buy thin CARBON FIBER many places, its quite cheap and because of its make-up, has a great deflecting property for sound.

-SUPER GLUE or C.A, -- LOCKTITE is good ( very expensive for 420 ) but i personally like a LOCAL OHIO GUY who makes it. ( USA MADE - TRIPLE DISTILLED type ) HYPERBOND or hyperbond amaz -

- if you have never used a premium C.A. ( superglue ) then PLEASE be careful. most common stores and gas stations have single distilled types with fillers, which are fine if your gluing paper...

(higher grades of CA can and will bond your fingers for DAYS !!, so gloves, safety glasses, etc... be safe PLEASE !)

PS: when you have the correct shape and cavity for sound to DEFLECT forward, i recommend layering a few coats of CA, and fine sanding with 400g, so it blends and feels soft/smooth. ( or go all crazy with 7000g sandpaper and make it SHINE ! )

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