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HTC Excalibur Keyboard Replacement

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    • Start off with a clean open space to work in and then power off your phone.

    • Remove the SIM card and microSD, if it was inserted.

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    • To take off the back cover, you can use a pry tool or your fingernail to take it off.

    • Gripping the battery by the bottom, lift and remove it from the phone.

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    • After removing the rubber stoppers on top, there should be six exposed screws. Remove these using the T6 screwdriver.

    • Next, use the spudger to loosen the case underneath the shiny metal edge. Go all the way around the phone until completely loosened.

    • After loosening the case, remove it.

    • When taking the cover off, make sure not to snap any of the clips that are attached to the phone.

    • There is a wire that connects both the top and bottom of the case. If you are not careful when removing the case, you might snap the wire.

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    • Disconnect all the ribbon cables that are connected to the logic board and do it either with the plastic pry tool or tweezers.

    • If there are any extra screws, ensure they are all out.

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    • On the left side of the phone, there are three copper colored clips.

    • Unclip the bottom clip, thread the middle one through the logic board, and pull the top one out gently.

    • You can then lift the logic board out of the phone.

    • Be gentle when taking the logic board out and be mindful of any remaining connectors or adhesive.

    • When installing the logic board, make sure it is aligned properly in the phone.

    • After, reconnect all the ribbon cables back to the logic board and insert the screws again.

    • Including reinserting the battery, SIM card, and microSD card.

    • Finally, turn off the phone back on and check if it functions.

    • Double check if calls, Wi-Fi, touchscreen, and the buttons work after the replacement.

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    • Remove the metal frame. Slip out the copper clips still attached to the bottom frame from the frame carefully.

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    • Remove the metal backing to the keyboard using Phillip 00 screwdriver to remove the 3 screws.

    • After the screws are removed, take off the back cover of the keyboard.

    • You can now peel off the keyboard, and replace it. After the new keyboard is in place, reassemble the device.

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

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