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Blackberry Curve 8330 Keyboard Replacement

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  1. Blackberry Curve 8330 Keyboard Replacement, Remove Back Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • We did not have an actual back cover or battery for the phone we were given. Therefore, the first couple of steps will be without pictures.

    • Hold the phone with the back side facing you.

    • Press down on the silver tab towards the bottom end of the phone.

    • Carefully lift up the back casing to reveal the battery.

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  2. Blackberry Curve 8330 Keyboard Replacement, Remove Battery: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Put your finger on the top left corner of the battery and lift the battery up and out of its housing.

    • The phone should now look like this.

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  3. Blackberry Curve 8330 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the two top screws using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the edges of the bottom cover until it snaps loose.

    • The cover will now pull off easily.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry between the front and back cover.

    • Start prying from wherever it is easiest to separate the silver and black plastic of the covers.

    • There are 5 securing clips on the front panel to disconnect.

    • Pry gently to prevent breaking the plastic clips when removing the front panel.

    • Once all the clips have been freed, the front cover will lift away from the phone.

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    • Lift the flexible keypad away from the device. It should come off easily.

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    • Use a T6 Torx Screwdriver to remove the four corner screws on the keyboard's housing.

    • Lift the keyboard frame away from the device.

    • There may be a small amount of adhesive at the bottom of the frame that needs to be pulled away.

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

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