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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Keypad Replacement

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If you are having difficulties using the keyboard on your BlackBerry Curve 8900, this guide will walk you through replacing the defective or faulty keyboard.

A functioning keyboard will input information when you press the keys into the device. However, a defective or faulty keyboard will not process the information inputted when keys are pressed. Keyboards can start to fail over time due to consistent use.

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  1. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Keypad Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the back cover and the battery from the device.

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  2. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Keypad Replacement, Remove the protective cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • 4 screws should be visible. Pry off the lower portion of the back to reveal all 6 screws.

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  4. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Keypad Replacement, Remove the screws from the midframe: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove all six T6 screws from the midframe.

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  5. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Keypad Replacement, Split apart the device: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Separate the midframe from the rest of the device.

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  6. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Keypad Replacement, Remove the motherboard: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Gently pry back the plastic tabs that secure the motherboard to the case.

    • Slowly work your way around the case prying the tabs until the motherboard comes free.

    • Remove the motherboard.

    • The keypad and navigation ball may become loose and fall away from the motherboard.

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  7. BlackBerry Curve 8900 Keypad Replacement, Remove the keypad: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 BlackBerry Curve 8900 Keypad Replacement, Remove the keypad: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 BlackBerry Curve 8900 Keypad Replacement, Remove the keypad: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the keypad from the motherboard.

    • When replacing the keypad, be sure that the navigation ball is in its original position.

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

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