Installing Blackberry Curve 8320 Speaker

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This repair guide shows the removal and replacement of the phone's main speaker.

This guide will show you how to:

  • Remove the battery
  • Remove the front panel
  • Replace the speaker
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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Hold the phone with the back facing you.

  • Press the silver tab down and remove the cover.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Pull up on the top edge of the battery to remove it.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Front Panel  ¶ 

  • Use a plastic opening tool to gently pry the bottom cover loose.

  • Do not use excessive force at risk of damaging the antenna, which is under this casing.

  • Pull the cover from the front of the phone after the back is loose.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Remove the two top screws with a T5 Torx screwdriver.

  • The screws are 8mm long.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Gently pry off the top of the side casings.

  • The side casings cannot be fully removed yet because they are screwed on at the bottom.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Use a plastic opening tool to detach the securing clips holding the the front panel in place.

  • There are six securing clips total.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Remove the front panel.

  • You may need to apply some force because the front panel is attached to the rest of the device with adhesive.

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Add Note Edit Step 8 — Speaker  ¶ 

  • Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four screws located on the corners of the keyboard frame.

  • The screws are 6mm long.

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  • After the bottom two screws have been removed the side casings can be removed.

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Add Note Edit Step 10  ¶ 

  • Remove the back case.

  • The speaker is located on the back case.

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

For more information, check out the Blackberry Curve 8320 device page.

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