Installing Sony Ericsson s710a LCD Screen

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This guide is for replacing a faulty or damaged LCD screen

  • Author: Jamel Lugg
  • Time required: 45 minutes
  • Difficulty: Moderate

This guide will show the steps for replacing the LCD screen of the s710a if it has been damaged and needs to be replaced or repaired. This can also be used to check the connection between the screen and the motherboard.

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Remove the back cover by sliding it off.

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  • Once the back cover is removed, pull out the battery using your finger as shown.

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Add Note Edit Step 3  ¶ 

  • The battery can now be replaced if desired.

    • The battery is a 780 mAh rechargeable Lithium Ion battery.

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Add Note Edit Step 4 — LCD Screen  ¶ 

  • Remove the four 6mm phillips head screws located beneath the battery.

    • Set aside the screws in a designated container so that they can easily be found during reassembly.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Remove microphone cover using a plastic opening tool.

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  • Remove the two 6mm screws on the front of the phone beneath the microphone cover.

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  • Remove the black plastic piece on the side.

  • This will allow for easier access while prying.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Use the plastic prying tool to loosen the motherboard from the phone.

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