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This is an easy DIY guide on how to replace the Samsung SPEX SCH-R210 keypad. You will need 2 different screwdrivers for this guide. This requires removing the back cover, the battery, and the motherboard. The keypad will pop out easily after the motherboard is removed.
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Lay the phone on its front side so the back is visible.
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Use your thumb to gently and firmly press down on the triangle arrow found on the cover of the phone.
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Press down on the arrow until you hear a popping sound, which will remove the cover of the phone.
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Slide the cover down from the phone to remove it. Set the cover aside.
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Locate the access notch at the end of the battery compartment.
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Place your thumb on the edge of the battery near the access notch.
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Lift the battery to remove it from the phone. Set the battery aside.
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Remove the four 4.8 mm screws from the midframe using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Remove the headphone cover from the left side of the midframe.
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Remove the volume cover from the right side of the midframe.
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Use your hands to separate the midframe from the rest of the phone.
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Use a 1.5 mm hex screwdriver to remove the three 2.4 mm screws around the motherboard.
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Lift the metal plate off of the motherboard and set it aside.
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Push on the white plastic tabs and the keypad at the same time to remove the motherboard.
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Turn the phone over to its front side.
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Apply pressure on the keypad.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.