Fix Your Stuff Community Store

Samsung Rant Keypad Replacement

Introduction

In order to access the keypad, you must first remove the back cover, battery and rear case from the cell phone.

What you need

  1. Samsung Rant Keypad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the phone over in the palm of your hand, with the screen facing down.

    • While grasping the bottom part of the phone with one hand, use your thumb to push the release button at the end of the phone.

    • This will release the back plate latch; then lift the back plate up and out toward the other end of the phone.

    • You should now be able to lift the plate completely off of the phone.

    Edit

  2. Samsung Rant Keypad Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the battery from the phone.

    Edit

  4. Samsung Rant Keypad Replacement, Rear Case: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to loosen and remove all 3 screws.

    Edit

  5. Samsung Rant Keypad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Gently separate the rear case from the front case.

    Edit

  6. Samsung Rant Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Rant Keypad Replacement, Keypad: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using a pair of tweezers, grip the keypad gently.

    • Lift the keypad out of the phone and replace it (if necessary).

    Edit
Conclusion

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

Author

with 6 other contributors

Denise Cooper

Member since: 10/18/11

31 Reputation

3 Guides authored

Badges: 5

+2 more badges

Team

James Madison, Team 1-6, Allen Fall 2011 Member of James Madison, Team 1-6, Allen Fall 2011

JMU-ALLEN-F11S1G6

4 Members

12 Guides authored

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 5

Past 30 Days: 19

All Time: 1,452