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BlackBerry Curve 8900 Microphone Replacement

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    • Press and slide the battery cover from the back of the device with your fingers.

    • Remove the battery by pulling it out.

    • The battery is shown outside of the device on the right side of the photograph, "BlackBerry D-X18."

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    iFixit Opening Tool
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    • Using the iFixit Opening Tool, remove the lower rear cover.

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    T6 Torx Screwdriver
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    iFixit Opening Tool
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    • Work your way around the case, slowly, prying the back of the plastic tabs until the motherboard comes free.

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    • With your fingers, carefully remove the screen so as not to damage it.

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    • With your fingers, carefully unhook the antenna cable in all three locations.

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    Spudger
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    • Detach the ribbon cable on the front of the motherboard using the Spudger tool.

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    • Detach the motherboard from both ribbon connections.

    • The ribbon connections are indicated by red circles on the photograph.

    • The ribbon connections are indicated by orange rectangles on the photograph.

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    • Replace the entire motherboard to replace the microphone.

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

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