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Sony Ericsson Z500a Logic Board Replacement

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The Logic Board is the part that the keys hit and translates the signals to the phone.

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    • Remove the back cover by pulling it down, and then take out the battery.

    • Using a T6 Torx screwdriver, remove the 4 screws.

    • Keep the phone open with the back cover facing you.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool and run it between the case and the body of the device to loosen the keyboard

    • There are 2 clamps that lock the keyboard to the case (1 on each side)

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    • Flip the phone over and lift straight up on the key pad to remove it.

    • Be sure to hold the phone flat (parallel to the table) so that no loose parts fall out.

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    • Use the opening tool to remove the 2 ribbon wires (boxed in the photo) from the logic board.

    • Gently lift the back of the logic board and then pull outwards. Be careful not to rip the ribbon wire.

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    • Remove the black sim card reader and green vibrator before continuing to ensure they do not fall out.

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

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