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Insert the plastic opener into the slot at the top of the device.
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Apply gentle pressure with the plastic tool to pop the back case off.
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Use the plastic opener to lift, and remove, the device battery.
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Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the six 2mm screws that are located along the edge of the rear case. Set the screws aside.
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Use the plastic opener to pry the rear case loose.
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Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the two 3mm screws that attach the motherboard to the front case. Set the screws aside
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Rotate the phone 180 degrees and use the plastic opener to lift the metal piece that covers the ribbon cable.
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Use the plastic opener to disconnect the ribbon cable.
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Use tweezers to disconnect the two cables that attach the motherboard to the case.
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Remove the motherboard from the front case.
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Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the four 1mm screws. Set the screws aside.
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Pull the ribbon cable through the slit in the keyboard case to separate it from the sliding mechanism.
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Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the four 3mm screws. Set the screws aside.
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Use the plastic opener to pry open the front of the phone.
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Slip the ribbon cable through the slit to fully separate the two pieces.
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Use a screwdriver and corresponding bit to remove the two 1mm screws. Set the screws aside.
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Detach the ribbon cable with the plastic opener.
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Use the spudger to pry the metal piece loose.
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Remove the metal piece along with the two ribbon cables.
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Flip the front of the phone over and the old option buttons will fall out.
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Insert new option buttons.
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Use a tool to pry open the LCD display. Remove the display and the circuit board that it's connected to.
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Remove the plastic piece from the circuit board by unlocking the switch on the plastic piece with a pair of tweezers.
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Using a pair of tweezers, remove the tape.
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Using either your finger or the plastic opener, disconnect the cable.
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Pull the LCD display away from the circuit board.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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