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UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement

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Follow this guide to properly replace the keyboard.

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  1. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Push the highlighted button in the direction in which the antenna is pointing. The battery will release and pop up.

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    • Remove the battery.

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  3. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement, Antenna: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Identify the antenna. It is the extendable plastic component pictured here.

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    • Twist the base in a counter-clockwise motion to unscrew the antenna.

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    • The antenna should slide right out of the phone when finished.

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  7. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement, Speaker: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the small rubber grommet using the plastic opening tool.

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    • Remove five screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Use the plastic opening tool to separate the two pieces that form the outer case of the phone.

    • Prying the two pieces apart may be difficult. Carefully apply a moderate amount of pressure when attempting to separate the two pieces or else you will risk breaking them.

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    • Remove the back piece of the outer case.

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    • Remove the speaker using a plastic opening tool.

    • Apply a small amount of force when removing the broken speaker from the motherboard. If you apply a large amount of force, you may rip out the wires and damage the motherboard.

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    • Remove the wire attached to the speaker from the motherboard using tweezers.

    • Apply a small amount of force when removing the wire from the motherboard. If you apply a large amount of force, you may rip out the wires and damage the motherboard.

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  13. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement, Logic Board: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Detach the highlighted piece from the logic board using a plastic opening tool.

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    • Remove the logic board from the anterior piece of the outer case using the plastic opening tool.

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  15. UTStarcom CDM8945vw Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the keyboard.

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

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