Blackberry Curve 8330

Released in May of 2008, this Blackberry phone features a 2.0 megapixel camera with flash, 96 mb of internal memory, GPS capabilities, bluetooth, and Verizon CDMA network support.

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Installing Blackberry Curve 8330 Motherboard

User-Contributed Guide

An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff.

If there is a problem with the motherboard or any of its components, you may need to replace it. Common problems with the motherboard is that the phone will not start, even with a battery replacement, or if the screen freezes often.

Author: Joshua Ramos
Time required: 15 to 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

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Battery 2 steps
Keyboard 5 steps
LCD Panel 4 steps
Motherboard 1 step

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Edit Step 1 — Remove Back Cover ¶

We did not have an actual back cover or battery for the phone we were given. Therefore, the first couple of steps will be without pictures.
Hold the phone with the back side facing you.
Press down on the silver tab towards the bottom end of the phone.
Carefully lift up the back casing to reveal the battery.

Edit Step 2 — Remove Battery ¶

Put your finger on the top left corner of the battery and lift the battery up and out of its housing.
The phone should now look like this.

Edit Step 3 — Keyboard ¶

Remove the two top screws using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

Edit Step 4 ¶

Use a plastic opening tool to pry the edges of the bottom cover until it snaps loose.
The cover will now pull off easily.

Edit Step 5 ¶

Use a plastic opening tool to pry between the front and back cover.
Start prying from wherever it is easiest to separate the silver and black plastic of the covers.
There are 5 securing clips on the front panel to disconnect.
Pry gently to prevent breaking the plastic clips when removing the front panel.
Once all the clips have been freed, the front cover will lift away from the phone.

Edit Step 6 ¶

Lift the flexible keypad away from the device. It should come off easily.

Edit Step 7 ¶

Use a T6 Torx Screwdriver to remove the four corner screws on the keyboard's housing.
Lift the keyboard frame away from the device.
There may be a small amount of adhesive at the bottom of the frame that needs to be pulled away.