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BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement

What you need

  1. BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the small notch on the rear cover of the phone.

    • Pry the rear cover up from the phone.

  2. BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Locate the slit between the top of the battery and the casing.

    • Gently apply pressure on the top of the battery to trigger the spring release.

  3. BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement, Keyboard Cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement, Keyboard Cover: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two Torx T6 screws to the left and right of the battery.

  4. BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Using hairdryer or heat gun, warm the front panel to soften the adhesive beneath.

    • Starting from one side, use a plastic opening tool to pry up the screen cover.

    • Work carefully to avoid bending the screen cover.

    • Once one side is loose, gently peel up the entire cover.

  5. BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the plastic opening tool in the seam along the side of the device.

    • Slide the tool along the length of the seam, applying moderate force with the plastic opening tool.

    • Carefully remove the faceplate.

  6. BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Remove four T6 Torx screws from the front of the phone.

    • Using tweezers, remove the keyboard buttons from the phone.

  7. BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two T6 Torx screws securing the small plastic bracket at the bottom of the phone.

    • Remove the four T6 Torx screws from the corners of the keyboard.

  8. BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 BlackBerry Curve 8520 LCD Screen Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry the motherboard assembly from the device's frame.

Conclusion

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

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