Connecting an external TP4056 module to this lolin32 clone with a faulty charging chip

I had ordered a lolin32, but it turned out to be a clone with no Wemos logo and the text "Loin32". The board seems to work fine except when the battery is fully charged, the charging LED does not turn off. The charging chip has the marking "LTH7", which "seems" to be a ltc4054 upon googling, but it is not, since the LED should turn off on a full charge according to its datasheet. This could be a fire hazard.

So, I came across this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9f9vHjQSfQ

That person replaced the "LTH7" with a tp4054 and called it a day. But I can't find tp4054 here locally, only tp4056. I have some tp4056 modules (these).

How do I connect the module to the board, without the need for an external LDO and with load sharing working?

My noob attempt is to connect the outputs of the tp4056 module to the battery pins on the lolin32 and 5V inputs of the tp4056 module to the 5V of the board. So when the battery output shuts down while charging, it gets still power from the charger's 5V.

Search for published projects where someone has already taken liability for "fire hazard." Really, in this forum "we" often shy away from specifics on automobiles, explosives, fire- hazards, and bodily harm.

Power Your Projects With a Built-In Lithium Battery and a TP4056 Charger – Ruben's Thoughts (rlopezxl.com)

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