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KDDI Kyocera A5521K Front LCD Screen Replacement

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These instructions will demonstrate how to remove the front LCD screen from the KDDI Kyocera A5521K.

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    • Start by prying, with a metal probe, the black covers that are located by the pivoting joints of the phone/

    • Beneath those covers are the screws.

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    • Remove the screws using a Y0 screwdriver.

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    • Use the iPod pry tool to remove the outer screen.

    • Two screws are now visible.

    • Be careful not to crack the screen upon removal. It adheres strongly to the phone.

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    • Use the Y0 screwdriver to remove the screws.

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    • Use the iPod pry tool to loosen the faceplate from the phone.

    • Slide the pry tool along the entire crease of the faceplate to completely detach it.

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    • Separate the faceplate from the phone.

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    Tweezers
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    • Rotate the phone 180 degrees.

    • Grab the flexible circuit with tweezers (or use your fingers if you can manage a firm grip).

    • Pull the flexible circuit to towards you to separate the front LCD screen from the phone.

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    • Firmly pull the flexible circuit from the connector.

    • Be careful not to damage the flexible circuit.

    • The front LCD screen should now be separate from the phone.

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

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