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Palm Treo 680 Motherboard Replacement

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This guide shows how to replace the motherboard in the Palm Treo 680.

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    • Remove the battery cover by pressing on the small rectangular button located on the back of the phone.

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    • Remove the battery by pulling it out towards you.

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    • Remove the stylus in order to access the screw.

    • Remove the 27mm top-left screw using a T6 Torx screwdriver.

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    • Using the spudger, remove the rubber rectangular cover located in the upper rear, right-hand corner.

    • Remove the 27mm screw using the T6 Torx screwdriver.

    • If there is a red Palm sticker covering this screw, puncture it to access the screw.

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    • Remove the remaining two 27mm screws from the bottom using the T6 screwdriver.

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    • Turn the phone so the screen is facing the right side.

    • Use a spudger to carefully separate the back panel from the front panel to access components inside the phone.

    • Separate the covers from the left side of the device as indicated in the picture.

    • The right side contains orange ribbons that are easily damaged.

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    • Slide the slim metal plate upwards until it disconnects from the motherboard.

    • DO NOT bend or crinkle this metal plate. It will be VERY DIFFICULT, IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE, to slide it back into place when you are re-assembling if you bend or crinkle this metal plate.

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    • Locate the orange ribbon that connects the screen to the motherboard.

    • Use tweezers to peel off the small piece of tape over the orange ribbon connector.

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    • Slide the spudger between the orange ribbon and black connector. Flip the black connector upwards to release the orange ribbon.

    • Using the spudger, pull the orange ribbon away from the connector to confirm the wire is fully disconnected.

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    • Carefully turn the phone over so the screen is face up.

    • Locate the other orange ribbon that connects the motherboard to the faceplate.

    • Slide the spudger between the orange ribbon and tan connector. Lift the tan connector up to release the orange ribbon.

    • Separate the motherboard and faceplate of the Palm Treo.

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

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