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BlackBerry 7290 Side Button Replacement

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This guide shows how to remove the side button used to browse through the menus on the RIM BlackBerry 7290.

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    • Apply pressure to the lock button on the back of the device.

    • Slide the battery cover down towards the bottom of the device, revealing the battery compartment.

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    • Locate groove along the right side of the battery compartment.

    • Remove battery by prying between the battery and the groove.

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    • Slide the SIM card holder to the left to unlock the SIM card.

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    • Lift the SIM card holder up.

    • Gently remove the SIM card from the SIM card holder by sliding the card along the railing.

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    • Locate the four screws along the perimeter of the back casing.

    • Remove the four top screws using a T-6 torx screwdriver.

    • The top four screws are .413 inches.

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    • Locate two screws within the lower edge of the inner compartment.

    • Remove the two bottom screws using a T-6 torx screwdriver.

    • The bottom two screws are .2 inches in length.

    • The second picture displays the device after the six screws have been removed.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to apply pressure on the two clips that are located at the bottom of the phone.

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    • Remove the back casing from the phone by lifting the unhooked portion, then slide the casing towards the top of the device.

    • Make sure all clips holding the case together are unhooked, so no damage is caused to the case.

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    • Locate on the backside of the phone, a screw towards the top of the device.

    • Using a T-6 screwdriver, remove the screw.

    • After the screw has been removed, carefully lift the side button brace to reveal the side button.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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